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President Erdoğan, President Aliyev of Azerbaijan talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan.  The two leaders discussed the Türkiye-Azerbaijan bilateral relations as well as regional and global developments.  President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye and Azerbaijan would further their cooperation with the strength they draw from the spirit of brotherhood.  Congratulating once again the 35th anniversary of Azerbaijan’s independence, President Erdoğan invited President Aliyev to the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States to be held in Ankara.

Head of Communications Duran’s statement on the “Badr” Memorandum of Understanding

The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a post on his NSosyal account regarding the “Badr” Memorandum of Understanding, signed in Doha, the capital of Qatar, between the defence ministries of Türkiye, Qatar, Indonesia and Pakistan In his statement, Head of Communications Duran said: "Under the leadership of our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Türkiye continues to contribute to peace, tranquillity and stability in our region by strengthening cooperation in the fields of defence and security. The “Badr” Memorandum of Understanding, signed in Doha, the capital of Qatar, between the defence ministries of Türkiye, Qatar,...

Head of Communications Duran’s statement on Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada’s visit to Türkiye

Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a post on his Nsosyal account regarding Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada's visit to Türkiye. In his message, Head of Communications Duran stated the following: "At the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada will pay an official visit to Türkiye on 22–23 October 2026. On the occasion of this historic visit, bilateral relations between the two countries are envisaged to be elevated to the level of Strategic Partnership. The two sides will undertake a comprehensive review of cooperation between Türkiye...

“We work day and night to ensure that Türkiye remains unscathed”

Speaking at “Mukhtars’ Day Gathering,” President Erdoğan said: “As I always say, we're surrounded by a circle of fire. That's exactly the situation we're in. In this environment of chaos and crisis, we are working day and night to ensure that Türkiye remains unscathed.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at “Mukhtars’ Day Gathering” at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. “As I always say, we're surrounded by a circle of fire. That's exactly the situation we're in. In this environment of chaos and crisis, we are working day and night to ensure that Türkiye remains...

Messages of congratulations to mark 35th anniversary of Restoration of Azerbaijan’s Independence

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated Azerbaijan on its Day of Restoration of Independence in a message shared on his NSosyal account. In his post, President Erdoğan stated: “On behalf of my country and nation, I wholeheartedly congratulate friendly and brotherly Azerbaijan on its Day of Restoration of Independence. I extend my greetings to my brother, President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and to our Azerbaijani Turkic brothers and sisters, with whom we have always stood together in times of sorrow and joy.” Meanwhile, Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran also published a message on his NSosyal account congratulating Azerbaijan on...

“We provide our people with qualified, fast and effective healthcare services”

Speaking at a ceremony for the mass groundbreaking and mass opening of the new facilities at Istanbul University Hospital’s Çapa and Esenyurt campuses, President Erdoğan said: “With our public, city, foundation, university and private hospitals, we provide our people with qualified, fast and effective healthcare services.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at a ceremony held for the mass groundbreaking and mass opening of the new facilities at Istanbul University Hospital’s Çapa and Esenyurt campuses. President Erdoğan said: “With our public, city, foundation, university and private hospitals, we provide our people with qualified, fast...

President Erdoğan Sends Video Message to Osman Gazi Floating Production Platform Send-Off Ceremony

In a video message sent to the Osman Gazi Floating Production Platform Send-Off Ceremony held at Filyos Port in Zonguldak, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan prayed to Allah that the Osman Gazi Floating Production Platform, adorned with the colours of the Turkish flag, would serve the country and the nation well. Recalling that he had announced in July 2024 that Türkiye would acquire its first floating production platform and that, in May last year, the platform, which had been named “Osman Gazi”, was sent off from Dolmabahçe Palace to Filyos, President Erdoğan said: “Today, we are opening a...

Statement by Head of Communications Duran on Osman Gazi Floating Production Platform

The Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, published a statement on his NSosyal account about the departure of Osman Gazi, Türkiye’s first floating production platform, to its operational site. Head of Communications Duran made the following remarks in his statement: “Osman Gazi, Türkiye’s first floating production platform, is being sent off from Filyos to its operational site in the Blue Homeland at a ceremony to be held today. Osman Gazi will operate for 20 years at its designated location in the Black Sea. This massive facility will process natural gas extracted from the seabed and feed...

“I regard Cambodia as one of our important partners in the Southeastern Asia region”

Speaking at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Hun of Cambodia, President Erdoğan said: “I regard Cambodia, with which we have rapidly improving relations especially in recent years, as one of our important partners in the Southeastern Asia region.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Prime Minister Hun Manet of Cambodia held a joint press conference following their talks and the signing ceremony of the agreements signed between the two countries at Dolmabahçe Presidential Office in Istanbul. “We endeavor to achieve $1-Billion trade volume” Voicing his pleasure over hosting Prime Minister Hun of Cambodia and...