In a post shared on his NSosyal account, the Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, commented on the meeting between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Lee of the Republic of Korea. In his message, Head of Communications Duran said: "The meeting between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea marked a new phase in Türkiye and Korea relations. The visit further strengthened the strong bonds established based on fraternity since the Korean War. The two leaders shared a common vision on key issues, including defence industry, energy, nuclear...
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Speaking at a joint press conference with President Lee of South Korea, President Erdoğan said: “We have thus far realized important projects in defense industry with our strategic partner South Korea. The Altay tank project is one of the most successful examples of this.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered remarks at a joint press conference with President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. President Erdoğan said: “We have thus far realized important projects in defense industry with our strategic partner South Korea. The Altay tank project is one of...
“A Legacy of Brotherhood, A Vision For The Future” Ankara, 24 November 2025 At the invitation of His Excellency Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, His Excellency Mr. Lee Jae Myung, President of the Republic of Korea, paid a State Visit to Türkiye on 24-25 November 2025. The two sides held comprehensive discussions in a warm and friendly atmosphere. They reviewed the close and historic ties between their nations, rooted in the brotherhood forged during the Korean War. The two sides reaffirmed their common desire to further deepen their strategic partnership on the...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea, who is paying a state visit to Türkiye, with an official ceremony at the Presidential Complex. Once the two leaders arrived at the ceremonial ground, the national anthems of Türkiye and the Republic of Korea were played, and President Lee inspected the guard of honor. Following the introduction of the delegations, President Erdoğan and President Lee posed for the press and headed inside for their tête-à-tête and the meeting between the delegations. Source: Presidency of the Republic of T...
Speaking at a Teachers’ Day event, President Erdoğan said: “We have been working since day one to improve the quality of education, expand access to education, remove barriers to and bans on education, and ensure equal opportunities among our students.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at a Teachers’ Day and Teachers’ Appointment Event at the Nation’s Library in Ankara. “It is our fundamental duty to give our teachers, who hold a special place in society and in each of our lives, their due rights. We have been engaged in this effort for the past 23 years....
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. The call addressed the Türkiye-Russia bilateral relations, the Russia-Ukraine war as well as regional and global issues. President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye will continue its efforts for the termination of Russia-Ukraine war with a fair and lasting peace. President Erdoğan stressed that Türkiye, as was the case in the past, stands ready today as well to contribute to all kinds of diplomatic initiatives and plans that would facilitate the direct contact of the parties and pave the way for lasting peace...
President Erdoğan: "Hamas is showing great patience in the face of all these provocations by Israel and adhering to the ceasefire. It is essential that this ceasefire is implemented completely." President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made statements to journalists and answered questions on his return flight after the G20 Leaders' Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa. Stating that they had concluded the G20 Leaders' Summit hosted by the Republic of South Africa, President Erdoğan expressed his hope that the 20th Summit, held under the theme of “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability,” would be beneficial for humanity. Recalling that he made...
In his video message, President Erdoğan stated, “The Republic of Türkiye carefully preserves our national palaces just as it protects the treasures of science, art, and culture inherited from the Ottoman Empire.” President Erdoğan sent a video message to the International Symposium: One Hundred Years of the National Palaces. Wishing the symposium every success, President Erdoğan warmly congratulated the Directorate of National Palaces for organising this important event, which brought together dozens of experts from 27 different countries. Emphasising that the Ottoman Empire, which governed a vast expanse across three continents for six centuries and produced distinguished...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke at various sessions as part of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg and held bilateral meetings. President Erdoğan travelled to Johannesburg, South Africa, to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit on November 22-23. At the official welcoming ceremony of the G20 Leaders' Summit, President Erdoğan was greeted by his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, who was hosting the G20 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, the summit's designated venue. President Erdoğan participated in the session entitled "Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth Leaving No One Behind: Building Our Economies; The Role of Trade; Financing...