In a statement today, Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan said he hoped the US-Iran deal would "fully pave the way for the establishment of lasting peace and stability in the region." ErdoÄŸan spoke to Turkish media after the cabinet meeting in Ankara, stating, "A major step was taken in the war that began on 28 February following Israel's provocations, and this tense region breathed a sigh of relief."
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The active phase of Türkiye's largest naval exercise concluded on Thursday with the Distinguished Observer Day in the Gulf of Antalya off Türkiye's southern coast, the National Defense Ministry said. Dubbed "Denizkurdu-2" (Sea Wolf-2), the massive joint exercise, involving 125 vessels, 60 aircraft, and approximately 18,000 personnel, has been underway across Türkiye's surrounding seas since June 4. Thursday's drills were highlighted by the consecutive firing of eight guided missiles and a torpedo at four decommissioned vessels at sea, according to the ministry. During a press briefing, Rear Admiral Zeki Akturk, the ministry's spokesperson, said the exercise aimed to assess naval command...
The most recent photographs from Türkiye's Ministry of National Defence confirmed that the first hull block of the first MUGEM-class large aircraft carrier, which was designed domestically, has been successfully built. Türkiye plans to put the MUGEM-class aircraft carrier into service in 2032. The ship will feature a ski-jump take-off system. Outfitted with a 12-degree ski-jump ramp, the ship will have an overall length of 285 metres, a beam of 72 metres, a draught of 10.1 metres, and a displacement of approximately 60,000 tonnes. Photos of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan inspecting the MUGEM aircraft carrier's design model and the ship's first hull...
Türkiye is strengthening its position as one of the world's leading destinations for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism, thanks to its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East; its modern convention infrastructure; extensive air connectivity; and high service standards. According to Modern.az, Türkiye further cemented its reputation as a reliable host for major international events in 2025 by organising high-profile gatherings such as the 14th Annual Advisory Forum on the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe, the PATA Annual Summit, and the Trip.com Global Summit. The year 2026 holds particular...
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...
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...
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...
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.'' ...
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 Beştepe, 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...