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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres at the Presidential Complex. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, Johann David Wadephul, at the Presidential Complex. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan was also present at the meeting. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

The Turkish Embassy in Paris hosted a roundtable meeting on Türkiye-NATO relations. At the meeting, attended by nearly 30 French and Turkish journalists, the latest developments in Türkiye–NATO relations, as well as in the Middle East and the Russia–Ukraine War, were discussed. Chief Advisor to the President and Vice Chair of the Presidential Security and Foreign Policy Council, Ambassador Prof. Çağrı Erhan; Research Director at the Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research in Washington, DC (SETA DC), Kılıç Buğra Kanat; and Faculty Member at Hasan Kalyoncu University and Senior Researcher...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with representatives of religious minorities in Türkiye during an iftar dinner at the Presidential Complex. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Chairman of the Sovereignty Council of Sudan Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. The leaders discussed the current security situation in Sudan as well as the Türkiye-Sudan bilateral relations. During the call, President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye attaches importance to the territorial integrity and political unity of Sudan and closely follows the Sudanese army's efforts to maintain security in the country. President Erdoğan added that Türkiye's support and humanitarian aid to Sudan will persist.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine.  The leaders discussed regional and global issues as well as the Türkiye-Ukraine bilateral relations.  Stating that the conflicts in Iran should not hinder the quest for peace in Ukraine, and that continuing negotiations without any delay will be beneficial, President Erdoğan underscored the importance of healing the wounds of Ukraine, beginning reconstruction works and ensuring lasting security.  Stressing that the safety of navigation in the Black Sea is of critical importance to Türkiye, President Erdoğan noted that the establishment...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a telephone conversation with President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran at the request of the Iranian side.  During the call, President Erdoğan stressed the need to open the door to diplomacy, and noted that Türkiye is exerting efforts to achieve this. Saying that Türkiye doesn’t approve of unlawful interventions against Iran and Iran’s targeting of the brotherly countries in the region, President Erdoğan stated that targeting the brotherly countries benefits no one and that these must all stop.  Pointing out that Türkiye is being adversely affected...

Speaking at the 17th Traditional Iftar Dinner with Ambassadors, President Erdoğan, regarding the ongoing attacks on Iran, said: “Throughout this process, we have made intensive efforts to ease the tension, end the bloodshed and facilitate dialogue. We maintain our principled position that prioritizes diplomacy. We believe that an honorable solution can be found to every problem that threatens regional stability, our future and next generations. A new negotiation process is possible, and indeed, essential.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the 17th Traditional Iftar Dinner with Ambassadors in Ankara. ...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan. The call addressed the conflicts triggered by the attacks on Iran, as well as the latest developments. President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye will continue its efforts for lasting peace and stability in the region. President Erdoğan noted that the ballistic ammunition that entered Türkiye’s airspace was neutralized. President Aliyev of Azerbaijan, for his part, conveyed his sympathies regarding the ballistic ammunition that was intercepted after its entry into the Turkish airspace.