Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet meeting, President Erdoğan, on the upcoming peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, said: “Türkiye has become a country whose assistance, support and mediation are sought globally in peace diplomacy. We came very close to finding a solution to the Russia-Ukraine crisis in March 2022. Yet, our efforts were thwarted with the interventions of war barons. Unfortunately, the price for this was paid mostly by civilians, children and women.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex. “We always stand on the side of...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. The call addressed bilateral relations between Türkiye and Ukraine, as well as regional and global issues. During the call, President Erdoğan emphasized the significance of the will to resume direct talks between Russia and Ukraine and said that Türkiye stands ready to provide the necessary support at every stage of the process. President Erdoğan voiced their pleasure at hosting the Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Türkiye on the occasion ofpeace negotiations. President Erdoğan noted that a comprehensive ceasefire would provide...
Speaking at the 157th Foundation Anniversary Ceremony of the Council of State, President Erdoğan said: “It is not only wrong but also irresponsible to target the members of the judiciary, who endeavor for justice, sometimes by involving their families and children, and especially to boo them in public squares. Criticism can be made with courtesy, but no one can wag their finger at the judiciary under the pretext of criticism.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the 157th Foundation Anniversary Ceremony of the Council of State in Ankara. “It is not only wrong but also irresponsible...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. The call addressed the Türkiye-Russia relations as well as regional and global matters. Welcoming President Putin's statement for the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine to be resumed in İstanbul, President Erdoğan said that Türkiye stands ready to host the negotiations that will lead to a lasting solution. Noting that a window of opportunity to achieve peace has opened, President Erdoğan said that a comprehensive ceasefire would create the necessary environment for peace talks.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Emmanuel Macron of France. The call addressed bilateral relations between Türkiye and France, as well as regional and global matters. Stating that a historic turning point has been reached in ending the war between Ukraine and Russia and that this opportunity should be seized, President Erdoğan said that Türkiye is ready to offer any contribution, including hosting negotiations for a ceasefire and lasting peace. President Erdoğan expressed that it is important to continue cooperating in starting permanent peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia...
Delivering a speech at the “Strong Families with Mothers, Strong Türkiye with Families” event to mark Mother’s Day, President Erdoğan said: “Just as the family is the bedrock of the society, the mother is the bedrock of the family. No matter what you do, you cannot achieve peace, success and prosperity in a society where mothers are not strong. We have never ignored this truth in our 23 years in power.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke at the “Strong Families with Mothers, Strong Türkiye with Families” event to mark Mother’s Day in Istanbul. President Erdo...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Edi Rama of Albania. The call addressed the Türkiye-Albania bilateral relations, as well as regional and global developments. Expressing during the call that Türkiye values its friendship and dialogue with Albania, President Erdoğan stated that the cooperation between the two countries will continue to strengthen in the period ahead. Stating that the arrangement of the European Political Community and South-east European Cooperation Process Summits in Albania is a testament to Albania's rising international profile, President Erdoğan expressed his wish for success. President Erdoğan also...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a message on the occasion of May 9 Europe Day. In his message, President Erdoğan said: "Europe Day, observed each year on May 9, is a symbol of Europe's political and economic integration process, which began with the Schuman Declaration in 1950. The European Union, as the embodiment of European integration, has been facing multifaceted global and regional challenges in recent years. The future of the European security architecture is currently under discussion; the silence over the massacres in Gaza for the past 19 months, along with the failure to develop an effective policy to halt Israel's...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan conveyed a congratulatory letter to Pope Leo XIV, the spiritual leader of Catholic Christians and Head of Vatican City State, on the occasion of his election to the papacy. President Erdoğan stated in his letter, "On the occasion of your election to the Papacy, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on behalf of my nation and myself." President Erdoğan noted that the late Pope Francis, a distinguished statesman, earned global admiration through his significant endeavours to promote peace and tolerance amid escalating regional and international conflicts and added: "I am confident that...