Egyptian Foreign Minister reiterates Egypt's full support for Sudan's national institutions. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan to discuss the crisis in Gaza. According to a statement released by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, the latest developments in the Gaza Strip were discussed during the phone call. The focus was on ongoing efforts to restore the ceasefire and implement its three main phases: the release of hostages and detainees, the delivery of humanitarian assistance, and the provision of medical and logistical support to the civilian population. The two ministers took the opportunity...
Türkiye in International Media
After participating in high-level talks on the economic dialogue between Türkiye and the EU in Brussels today, Mehmet Simşek, Minister of Treasury and Finance of the Republic of Türkiye, published a statement on the social network X, expressing his hopes for an improvement in economic relations with the EU. In his post, Mehmet Şimşek said, "Six years later, today in Brussels, we held a summit on economic dialogue between Türkiye and the EU in a very constructive atmosphere. During our fruitful meeting with our EU colleagues, we agreed to develop our economic relations and strengthen...
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Türkiye held a phone conversation, according to the Akorda News Agency. During the call, the two leaders expressed their congratulations to the two brotherly peoples in celebration of Eid al-Fitr. The two sides reiterated their strong dedication to enhancing the strategic partnership between their nations. The leaders highlighted the significance of sustaining high-level political dialogue to enhance collaboration in commercial, economic, cultural, and humanitarian areas.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan, attended the Meetings of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs that took place in Brussels today. The meeting seeks to further coordinate policies among the member states leading up to the NATO summit in June. This meeting marks the first collective consultation between the new US administration and NATO allies, addressing a range of security issues, including collective defence, the war in Ukraine, and NATO’s cooperation with its Asia-Pacific partners. The meeting consists of four sessions. The first session is solely attended by NATO's 32 member states and focuses on burden sharing,...
Zhengtai Xinneng (CHINT) has announced that it will establish a solar cell factory in Türkiye. According to the agreement, the company will build a state-of-the-art TOPCon solar cell production line and allocate 80% of its production for export. CHINT had previously established a photovoltaic module factory in Türkiye. The investment is considered a significant step under Türkiye’s High-Tech Investment Promotion Program (HIT-30). Launched by the Turkish government in July 2024, the program aims to attract international investments in sectors such as electric vehicles, semiconductors, battery technologies, and renewable energy. The total investment target of the program is set...
The National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, spoke with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye over the phone on March 30. TDH, the state news agency, shared details regarding the conversation. The sides exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. President of Türkiye congratulated the National Leader of the Turkmen People on the United Nations General Assembly's adoption of the resolution "Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan." During the conversation, the significance of the Turkish delegation's participation in the International Conference "Year of Peace and Trust: Development of International...
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi received a phone call from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye. The Presidential Spokesperson stated that the two leaders congratulated each other on the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Fitr. The President of Türkiye conveyed his sincere wishes for Egypt's continued stability and progress for its people and leadership. For his part, the President conveyed his sincere wish that Allah Almighty will bestow blessings, prosperity, and goodness upon the two nations and the Islamic community.
Türkiye's state-owned telecommunication company, Türk Telekom, has announced the launch of its indigenous smartphone project. The initiative will be a part of a broader effort dubbed "National and Indigenous Communication Devices." The initiative will be carried out in collaboration with public and private sector stakeholders. The project will involve the development of a variety of smart devices, operating systems, telecommunications equipment, and hardware-software solutions carried out in Türkiye, in addition to smartphones. Ümit Önal, General Manager of Türk Telekom, touted it as an important step to transform Türkiye from a technology consumer to a global...
Chery Automobile Co. Ltd., a Chinese car manufacturer, intends to establish a $1 billion electric vehicle factory in Türkiye. The Interfax agency reported the news. The factory to be established in Samsun will have the capacity to manufacture 200,000 electric vehicles annually, according to sources. The factory will manufacture car components and assemble electric vehicles. The project also aims to establish an R&D facility. The investment is expected to provide jobs for almost 5,000 individuals. Chery's factory will bolster the influence of Chinese automobile manufacturers in Türkiye. Türkiye is emerging as a significant hub for exports to Europe...