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.
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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...
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...
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...