The Kremlin Press Service announced that President Vladimir Putin of Russia, during a phone call with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye, extended his Eid al-Fitr greetings to the President and the Turkish people. Putin and Erdoğan discuss cooperation in various fields A statement from the Kremlin regarding the call noted the following: “The phone conversation focused on current issues related to the further development of mutually beneficial Russia-Türkiye cooperation in various fields, including strategic projects in the energy sector. The positive dynamics of bilateral relations and the growth of mutual trade were welcomed.” Putin and...
Türkiye in International Media
In recent years, Türkiye has seen expanding its influence in Africa as an important part of its global political and economic activities and has been strengthening its military presence on the continent through arms sales and military cooperation, according to European media. Türkiye has established 37 military offices in Africa, signed security agreements with many countries and sold arms and military equipment to at least 24 African countries. Türkiye also seeks to set up military training camps in nations such as Somalia and control military bases in countries like Chad. Arms exports emerge as an important factor in attracting...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that Türkiye aims to develop its own domestic nuclear reactor and establish a nuclear technology park. Speaking on Wednesday at the launch event of the 2030 Industry and Technology Strategy held at the Presidential Complex, President Erdoğan stated: “Türkiye plans to establish a nuclear technology fleet and develop its own modular nuclear reactor—an important step in the field of energy that will strengthen the country’s position in the nuclear energy market.”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that Türkiye is closely following the latest developments in Ukraine and that it will not be the losing side in the peace process. Addressing the nation after the Cabinet Meeting, Erdoğan said, "Türkiye has placed itself in a very right position regarding the Russia-Ukraine war since day one. We did not fall prey to anyone, particularly the opposition. We have maintained a balanced stance towards both countries. We have stressed on every platform that peace will have no losers. We want this war, which has entered its fourth year, to...
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan met with the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Türkiye, Alparslan Bayraktar, who is visiting the country to attend the international conference on "International Year of Peace and Trust: The Role of Interregional Economic Cooperation in Ensuring Sustainable Development". During the meeting, Alparslan Bayraktar conveyed the greetings of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and emphasised the significance of cooperation between the two countries. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov expressed his belief that the outcomes of the forum will strengthen bilateral cooperation, especially in the energy sector. The parties emphasised that Turkmen-Turkish...
On March 19, 2025, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Türkiye, Alparslan Bayraktar, stated that cooperation in the energy sector between Turkmenistan and Türkiye continues actively and that they aim to increase gas supplies to 1.3 billion cubic meters by the end of 2025. Minister Bayraktar stated that negotiations are ongoing to extend existing agreements and implement new energy projects. He also emphasised that since Turkmenistan started supplying natural gas to Türkiye on March 1, 2024, the needs of 1.5 million households have been met. Bayraktar stated that deliveries were made over the Caspian Sea and that this route...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Israel has "proved" that it is "a terrorist state that feeds on the blood of innocents" by resuming its attacks on the Gaza Strip. Authorities reported that 404 people were killed and 562 wounded in the early morning bomb attacks. "With its brutal attacks on Gaza last night, the Zionist regime once again proved that it is a terrorist state that feeds on the blood, lives and tears of innocent people." Following the deaths of more than 400 Palestinians, Erdoğan said that "those responsible for the atrocity" would "account for every drop of...
Fahrettin Altun, Head of Communications of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, called the West's support for Israel "abhorrent" in light of its attacks on Gaza and stated that Türkiye will continue to support Palestine. In Altun's post on X, he shared: "Israel is, once again, showing the world that it is only interested in bloodshed, war, and occupation. They have been routinely violating the ceasefire agreement and now want to resume their ethnic cleansing activities. They insist on disregarding the international law and all norms of human decency. While the Western media portrays this as a...
Italian defence industry company Leonardo and Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer Baykar have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture to produce UAVs. The joint statement from the parties highlighted that the European UAV market is projected to grow to around 100 billion dollars within the next ten years. The CEO of Leonardo stated that unmanned aerial vehicles will assume a progressively significant role in the European defence system and that they aspire to establish a model company for this market. The joint venture will be based in Italy, with production facilities set to be established in...