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...
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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...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan invited President Vladimir Putin of Russia to Türkiye. "In light of the positive relations between Russia and Türkiye, I extend a warm welcome to host you in my country at the earliest opportunity," Erdoğan expressed during his meeting with Putin at the SCO Summit in Astana. Putin expressed his firm intention to visit Türkiye President Vladimir Putin of Russia has promised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to visit Türkiye. Putin, who had a meeting with Erdoğan at the SCO Summit in Astana, expressed his firm intention to...
On Monday, the Presidency's Directorate Communications of the Republic of Türkiye released a book titled "Our Palestinian Cause," which documents the ongoing human tragedy in Gaza as well as Türkiye's efforts to end Israel's oppression of Gaza. In his introductory remarks, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "Palestine, which has been the site of the gravest human rights violations and atrocities for decades, is once more besieged by indescribable suffering, blood, and tears." He pointed to Türkiye's diplomatic efforts to stop the war in Gaza and provide humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people. The book, which...
Head of Communications of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, Fahrettin Altun, delivered a speech at the "Reporter: Rethinking Journalism in the Digital Era Forum," organised by Anadolu Agency. Head of Communications Altun said, "You can be confident that if some previously reluctant states have decided to recognise Palestine as a state, our journalists, who have been practising their profession in the midst of genocide and persecution, have played a significant role in this." Noting that the "Reporter" book, which has been revised, is the product of years of hard work, Altun said, "Actually, I also happened to...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye stated at the press conference with President Alar Karis of Estonia in Ankara that full membership in the European Union (EU) is his country's strategic goal. Erdoğan said: "As we have emphasised on every occasion, full membership in the European Union is our strategic goal. It is in our common interest for the EU to approach Türkiye from a similar perspective. I believe that Estonia will continue to support Türkiye on the basis of this understanding. I have shared my aspiration with Mr Karis on this occasion." Regarding the...
Republic of Türkiye, Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun stated that Turkish journalists fulfilled their responsibilities in the Russia-Ukraine conflict zone freely and honestly owing to diplomatic efforts. In a locally televised speech, Altun said “The fact that our country has become an element of trust as a result of its diplomatic efforts and fair approach has also made it possible for our reporters working in the Russia-Ukraine war zone to perform their profession and provide a fair and just news flow. "Both sides offer opportunities to our reporters, who they deem honest and reliable, so the journalists...
Trade volume between Algeria and Türkiye reached 6.3 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, said Algeria's Minister of Trade and Export Promotion Tayeb Zitouni on Monday. Zitouni made the announcement during the Algerian-Turkish Business Forum held in Algiers. The forum was co-chaired by Zitouni and his Turkish counterpart, Ömer Bolat. Zitouni called for broadening bilateral collaboration in areas including agricultural and food products, mechanical and household appliances, plastics and packaging industries, as well as the tourism and services sector, expressing his hope that the trade volume could increase to 10 billion dollars by 2025. Bolat also urged for the expansion of cooperation with...