President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye strongly condemned the assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump. Erdoğan stated that Türkiye would continue to stand by the people of the United States, a friend and ally. Erdoğan shared the following on social media: "I strongly condemn the assassination attempt against the 45th President of the United States and presidential candidate, Mr. Donald Trump. I extend my warmest wishes to Mr. Trump, his family, and his supporters. I believe that the investigation into this attack will be conducted in the most effective manner to...
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Türkiye will end its "Claw-Lock" cross-border operation in northern Iraq soon, President Tayyip Erdoğan said on Saturday. "We will close the lock very soon in the Claw Operation Zone in northern Iraq," Erdoğan said at the National Defence University's graduation ceremony. Turkish forces have carried out cross-border operations against PKK militants in northern Iraq since 2019. The PKK, designated a terrorist group by Türkiye, the United States and the European Union, took up arms against the Turkish state in 1984. More than 40,000 people have been killed in the insurgency.
Türkiye may soon take concrete steps to normalise relations with Syria. This statement was made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan upon his return from Washington, where he attended the NATO summit. According to Anadolu Agency, Erdoğan stated, "I have instructed Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to meet with his colleagues and draft a roadmap for the process. We consistently emphasise that Syria's territorial integrity aligns with our interests. Currently, the normalisation process is progressing positively. I hope we will take concrete steps soon."
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday it is not possible for NATO to continue its partnership with the Israeli administration. "Until comprehensive, sustainable peace is established in Palestine, attempts at cooperation with Israel within NATO will not be approved by Türkiye," Erdogan said at a news conference at the NATO summit. Türkiye also continues its diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, he said. Erdogan said as well that he has instructed Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to meet Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to start to restore relations with Syria. Türkiye will extend an...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that Türkiye aims to become a member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Speaking at a press conference in Washington, Erdoğan said, "Our goal is to become a permanent member. Türkiye should join the 'Shanghai Five' as a permanent member instead of being an observer state. I discussed this issue with (Russian President) Mr Putin and my Kazakh counterpart (Tokayev) Summit in Astana. I requested their support."
Türkiye will extend an invitation to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad "any time" for possible talks to restore relations between the two neighbours, Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan said on Sunday. "We will extend our invitation (to Assad); with this invitation, we want to restore Türkiye-Syria relations to the same level as in the past. Our invitation may be extended at any time," Erdoğan said, according to a presidency readout of an interview by Turkish media. Speaking to reporters on his flight back from Berlin, Erdoğan also said Ankara would reciprocate any positive steps from Damascus, and...
Erdoğan believes that certain Western powers appear to be intent on escalating the Ukraine conflict into a world war. Upon his return from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SGO) Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye expressed his optimism that peace could be achieved despite all that had transpired. President Vladimir Putin of Russia had recently offered proposals to cease the hostilities in Ukraine, underscoring Moscow's commitment to dialogue. However, Ukraine and its Western supporters dismissed these proposals as unrealistic and disingenuous. "Sadly, some Western countries and circles advocate a course of action that will...
The Turkish side appreciates China's significant contributions to promoting world peace, including its fair and just stance on the Palestinian issue, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said here Thursday. Türkiye hopes to strengthen multilateral communication and coordination with China, Erdoğan said when meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Astana.
Presidency's Head of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, commented on the developments in the north of Syria, stating that the efforts of some groups, led by anti-Turkish circles, to disrupt the country's peace will fail. Altun posted on his social media account, saying, "The negative atmosphere that has been attempted to be established in public opinion over Syrian asylum-seekers for a while and the provocations that cause an increase in tension are closely monitored." Stating that the efforts of some groups, led by anti-Turkish circles, to disrupt the country's peace will fail thanks to the devoted work of the state with all...