Türkiye in International Media

Türkiye and Niger strengthen their relations during Tchiani’s visit to Ankara (RFI)

Türkiye and Niger are strengthening their relations on the occasion of President Tchiani’s visit to Ankara. At the invitation of his counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Niger's President Abdourahamane Tchiani is officially visiting Türkiye. On Thursday, 4 June, President Erdoğan received Tchiani at the Presidential Complex in Ankara Relations between the two countries have improved significantly in recent years, particularly since the coup in Niger in 2023, especially in the security, defence, trade, and energy sectors. In Ankara, Abdourahamane Tchiani and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reaffirmed their determination to advance the rapprochement process. The two countries have signed...

Fidan: Türkiye–Singapore relations to be enhanced in economy and security fields (Sabah 8)

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan, stated during his visit to Singapore that the two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations in a range of areas, particularly in the economy, trade, investment, security, and the defence industry. In a post on X on Tuesday, Fidan said that during his meetings with Singapore’s senior officials, including the Prime Minister, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, and the Minister for Interior, they focused on enhancing practical and results-orientated cooperation between the two countries. Fidan noted that Türkiye and Singapore share complementary capabilities in digital transformation, regional...

Erdoğan–Pashinyan hold phone call (ISNA)

President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan of Türkiye and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia held a phone conversation to discuss the normalisation of relations between the two countries as well as regional developments. The two sides discussed the normalisation process between Türkiye and Armenia, in addition to regional issues. According to the Presidency of Türkiye, Pashinyan congratulated ErdoÄŸan on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. President ErdoÄŸan stated that the normalisation process between Türkiye and Armenia is continuing through steps aimed at launching direct trade between the two countries. ErdoÄŸan also emphasised that TÃ...

Turkish Cuisine Week begins with focus on shared heritage (Radio Bulgaria)

This year, Türkiye is celebrating Turkish Cuisine Week for the fifth time. The initiative is being marked through a variety of events both in Türkiye and at the country's diplomatic missions abroad, including the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Sofia. In his opening remarks at the event in Sofia, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Sofia Mehmet Sait Uyanık said, "The dining table is more than just a place where meals are served. It is a shared space where friendships are fostered, generosity is kept alive, and human bonds are strengthened.'' ...

Türkiye to host three international conferences in 2026, most notably COP31 (El Dustur)

This year, Türkiye will host a series of international conferences that will have a significant regional and global impact. Among them are the NATO Summit scheduled for July, the COP31 in November, and the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in October. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had previously announced that the 2026 NATO Summit will be held on 7–8 July at the Presidential Complex in BeÅŸtepe, Ankara. The Secretary General said, "I want to thank Türkiye for hosting this important meeting. Türkiye has been a strong NATO Ally for more than 70 years, making...

Turkish President ErdoÄŸan says Türkiye to keep supporting talks in call with Iran’s Pezeshkia(REUTERS)

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said Türkiye would continue providing support for peace talks during a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the Turkish presidency said on Tuesday. Erdoğan said the conflicts in the region had cast a shadow over the Muslim Eid holiday period, adding that he believed the Iranian people would overcome the challenges.

Türkiye: We are ready to support implementation of potential US-Iran agreement (Guangming Ribao)

According to the Directorate of Communications of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan said that Türkiye was prepared to offer all forms of assistance in the implementation phase of a potential agreement between the United States and Iran during phone talks with US President Donald Trump and leaders of numerous Middle Eastern countries. ErdoÄŸan emphasised Türkiye's commitment to solving problems through dialogue and diplomacy. ErdoÄŸan stated that an agreement to secure free passage through the Strait of Hormuz would promote regional stability and reduce pressure on the global...

Türkiye’s “Gastrodiplomacy Model: The Heritage Table” programme concluded in Gaziantep (Al Youm al Sabea)

The "Türkiye's Gastrodiplomacy Model: The Heritage Table" programme, organised by the Directorate of Communications of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, concluded in Gaziantep with the participation of international media delegations. The programme was held within the scope of "Turkish Cuisine Week", an initiative aimed at highlighting Türkiye’s culinary and cultural heritage and its role in promoting cultural diplomacy and intercultural communication. Dr. Gözde Kirişçioğlu stated that the programme offered participants the opportunity to discover Türkiye’s rich culinary heritage and table culture while also providing valuable insights into gastronomy’s...

ErdoÄŸan and Trump discuss progress of Iran negotiations over phone (Tesnim)

The Presidency's Directorate of Communications of the Republic of Türkiye issued the following statement regarding Erdoğan's phone conversation with Trump: "President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye held a teleconference with President Donald J. Trump of the United States, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah II of Jordan, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim...