The climate agenda and trade were central to the discussion. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil spoke by phone today with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, to discuss the situation in the Gaza Strip and international diplomatic efforts aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution to the conflict. In an official statement, the Planalto Palace noted that the two leaders exchanged views on the regional context and ongoing multilateral initiatives. The discussion also addressed issues related to the global climate agenda. President Erdoğan congratulated President Lula on his leadership role in the G20 and COP30...
Türkiye in International Media
Minister of Information Dr. Hamza al-Mustafa received a phone call from Prof. Burhanettin Duran, Presidency's Head of Communications of the Republic of Türkiye. During the phone call, Duran underscored the importance of enhancing media cooperation against systematic rumours, misinformation and disinformation campaigns, while reaffirming Türkiye’s principled stance in support of the unity of Syria’s territorial integrity and the unity of its people. Duran commended the efforts of Syrian media in ensuring the accurate transmission of information and in facilitating the work of news agencies and press organisations. Al-Mustafa, in turn, expressed his appreciation for Türkiye...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye discussed the developments in Syria and Gaza with his American counterpart, Donald Trump, during a phone call. During the phone call, Erdoğan said that Türkiye is closely monitoring the developments in Syria. In the statement issued by the Presidency of Türkiye, it was stated, "President Erdoğan emphasised that Türkiye is closely monitoring the developments in Syria and that the unity and territorial integrity of Syria are important for Türkiye." The Presidents also discussed the developments in Gaza. Erdoğan conveyed to Trump that Türkiye would...
"Under the leadership of our President, Türkiye has accurately interpreted the global uncertainty and positioned the Century of Türkiye vision at the very centre of the international system through a proactive, agenda-setting approach," stated Head of Communications Duran. The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, penned an article titled “Türkiye at the Threshold of Global Systemic Transformation” for Anadolu Agency (AA), in which he assessed Türkiye’s expanding international role across sectors, including diplomacy, trade, energy, education, humanitarian aid, defence, and logistics-transportation: World politics is currently at a critical juncture, shaken by structural crises stemming from...
Türkiye's President Tayyip Erdoğan discussed the latest developments in Syria with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa in a phone call on Sunday, Erdoğan's office said. In the call, which took place after Syria and the main Kurdish fighting force struck a wide-ranging deal to bring Kurdish civilian and military authorities under central government control, Erdoğan told Sharaa that Ankara's support for Damascus, particularly in the fight against terrorism, will continue, the Turkish presidency said in a statement. Erdoğan also told Sharaa that "the complete elimination of terrorism from Syrian territory is necessary for both Syria...
US President Donald Trump ‘invited’ his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, to join the Board of Peace for Gaza, the Directorate of Communications of the Republic of Türkiye announced on Saturday. "On January 16, 2026, President Trump of the US, in his capacity as the founding head of the Board of Peace, extended a letter inviting our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to be a founding member of the Board of Peace," Burhanettin Duran, Head of Communications of the Republic of Türkiye, wrote on X.
In a quiet studio in Jingdezhen, a Chinese city famous for its ancient porcelain heritage, Turkish artist Dilan Atasayar guided a brush dipped in cobalt blue across the curve of a white clay body. Under her steady hand, two ancient civilizations seemed to meet, as intricate vine motifs from traditional Turkish art intertwined with the flowing ribbons of the "Flying Apsaras," the celestial beings depicted in China's ancient Dunhuang murals. For Atasayar, a PhD student at Jingdezhen Ceramic University, this city in east China's Jiangxi Province has become a "second hometown." Her artistic journey, however, began thousands of miles away...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye marked Working Journalists' Day during a visit in İstanbul on Saturday. Accompanied by many members of his government, the President marked the symbolic date by engaging directly with the media professionals present. The Turkish leader, who visited the Beyoğlu district, took this opportunity to congratulate the reporters covering the event, expressing his pleasure in sharing this moment with members of the press. According to Anadolu Agency, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "We are pleased to be here with you on the occasion of the anniversary of Working Journalists' Day." He also...
In the joint statement issued by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye, it was stated that the elevation of bilateral relations between Malaysia and Türkiye to the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council reflects the strong mutual trust and political will between the two countries. The statement emphasised that the deepened cooperation will not be limited to traditional trade; it will also cover new growth areas such as technology, defence, education, research, and Islamic finance. In the joint statement, it was expressed that, in a global environment filled with uncertainties, prejudiced clich...