Türkiye in International Media

Erdoğan: “We aim to increase trade to 15 billion dollars with Egypt” (News1)

On February 4, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye announced that bilateral trade with Egypt would be raised to 15 billion dollars (approximately 22 trillion won). The Presidency of Türkiye reported that President Erdoğan visited Cairo, Egypt’s capital, where he held a summit meeting with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt. At the joint press conference, Erdoğan said, "Egypt continues to be Türkiye’s biggest trade partner in Africa. We aim to increase our bilateral trade volume, which has remained in the 8–9 billion dollars range over the past three years, to 15 billion dollars." President Erdoğan...

Türkiye determined to take relations with Saudi Arabia to higher level, Erdoğan tells crown prince (REUTERS)

Türkiye's President Tayyip Erdoğan met Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Tuesday and told him Türkiye was determined to take relations to a higher level in areas including renewable energy and defence industry, Erdoğan's office said. Erdoğan also told the Saudi crown prince that Türkiye's support for stability in Syria would continue, and Türkiye would work in cooperation with Saudi Arabia to rebuild Syria, the Turkish presidency said in a statement.

Erdoğan says Türkiye hopes Syria’s integration deal implemented without delay (REUTERS)

Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan said on Monday that he hoped a U.S.-backed ceasefire deal between Damascus and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) would be implemented without any delays or stalling. The deal foresees Syria's Kurdish-run regions being merged with Damascus. Speaking after a cabinet meeting, Erdogan added that the agreement had opened a "new page" for the people of Syria.

Türkiye’s centuries-old weaving tradition takes spotlight at Council of Europe (Korea Post)

According to the Embassy of Türkiye in the Republic of Korea, the event was held by the Turkish delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). The exhibition will remain open to visitors until 30 January, throughout the PACE winter session, and aims to introduce Türkiye's deeply rooted weaving tradition to the international community. The exhibition features vibrant textiles produced through environmentally friendly methods using natural fibres and local raw materials, along with miniature looms and traditional weaving tools. As part of the "Fabric Atlas of Türkiye" project organised under the auspices of First Lady...

Erdoğan says Türkiye is ready to mediate between the US and Iran (Ria Novosti)

In a phone conversation with Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed willingness to mediate between Washington and Tehran to reduce regional tensions. The statement from the Presidency said, "President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran. The leaders discussed bilateral relations between Türkiye and Iran, as well as escalating military tension in the region. During the conversation, President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye is willing to play a facilitating role between Iran and the US to ease tensions and resolve issues." Also on Friday, Erdoğan will...

Türkiye and Turkmenistan move toward a trade turnover of USD 5 billion (Orient)

The total volume of bilateral trade between Türkiye and Turkmenistan from January to November 2025 amounted to approximately USD 2 billion. Both sides see significant potential for further growth. This was announced today by the Ambassador of Türkiye to Turkmenistan, Ahmet Demirok, at a press conference. The diplomat emphasised that trade between the two countries continues to develop on the principles of mutual benefit, with the near-term goal being the achievement of a USD 5 billion trade turnover. In this context, the 12th annual exhibition of Turkish export products is scheduled to be held in Ashgabat in February, with the participation...

Erdoğan calls on Türkiye, Uzbekistan to deepen cooperation (Xinhua - English)

Türkiye and Uzbekistan should deepen cooperation across political, economic and cultural fields, said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday. Erdoğan made the remarks at a joint press conference with visiting Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Ankara. Erdoğan said that Türkiye was committed to contributing to the prosperity of Central Asia, adding that the two countries' institutions were working closely to achieve shared regional and global objectives. Noting that bilateral trade between Türkiye and Uzbekistan has tripled over the past decade, Erdoğan said that the two countries would soon reach their new target...

Türkiye – The Golden Cradle of Civilisations: New Routes for Ancient Discovery Enthusiasts (National Info)

Türkiye, as a country that resembles an open-air museum, offers unique discoveries for history and archaeology enthusiasts in every region. The "Legacy for the Future" project, launched in 2025, has given archaeology a significant boost and led to important discoveries for both scientists and travellers seeking meaningful journeys. The Taş Tepeler region in Şanlıurfa stands out; at Karahantepe, a bowl with animal figures, one of the oldest three-dimensional mythological artefacts in the world, was found; a human figure symbolising sacrificial rituals was discovered at Göbeklitepe; and a statue of a human with a closed mouth at Sayburç shed...