Addressing the nation after the Cabinet meeting, Erdoğan said, "Türkiye is a country that cannot be confined to a bloc due to its geographical, human, economic and historical ties. As important as improving relations with the Western world is, we must also strengthen cooperation with Asia, Africa, and Latin America. We will not allow anyone to confine us within narrow boundaries. We will not turn our backs on the East for the West. We will not ignore the West for the East." The Turkish President also noted that Ankara was able to establish positive relationships with numerous countries...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye stated that they will not approve of the initiatives aimed at building cooperation with Israel within NATO until the resolution of the situation in Gaza. President Erdoğan's speech was live-broadcast by TRT. Speaking after a cabinet meeting, the President said, "We conveyed to our allies during the NATO Summit, held on 9-11 July, that stopping Israel is a must. We also voiced that we will not approve of the initiatives aimed at building cooperation with Israel within NATO until a lasting peace is established. We...
On the night of July 15, 2016, a treacherous coup attempt was carried out, aiming to overthrow the democratically elected government of Türkiye. The Fetullahist Terrorist Organisation's coup attempt began with the blockade of bridges in Istanbul and tanks taking to the streets. Many state institutions and organizations, notably the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, the Presidential Complex and Ankara Provincial Directorate of Police, were bombed. It was soon realized that the incident was not an independent case but a coordinated action. FETO's coup units organized an attack aimed at assassinating our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Our people...
On the night of July 15, 2016, a treacherous coup attempt was carried out, aiming to overthrow the democratically elected government of Türkiye. The Fetullahist Terrorist Organisation's coup attempt began with the blockade of bridges in Istanbul and tanks taking to the streets. Many state institutions and organizations, notably the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, the Presidential Complex and Ankara Provincial Directorate of Police, were bombed. It was soon realized that the incident was not an independent case but a coordinated action. FETO's coup units organized an attack aimed at assassinating our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Our people...
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...
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."