President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed Pope Leo XIV, Head of the State of Vatican City, who is paying an official visit to Türkiye, with an official ceremony at the Presidential Complex. Once President Erdoğan and Pope Leo XIV arrived at the ceremonial ground, the national anthem of Türkiye and the anthem of the State of Vatican City were played, and Pope Leo XIV inspected the guard of honor. Following the introduction of the delegations, President Erdoğan and Pope Leo XIV posed for the press and headed inside for their tête-à-tête and the...
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The National Security Council convened on November 26, 2025, under the chairmanship of the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the meeting; 1. The Council was briefed on the activities carried out with determination, resolve, and success at home and abroad against all types of threats and dangers to our national unity and solidarity, as well as our survival, including the terrorist organisations PKK/KCK-PYD/YPG, FETO, and DAESH, along with recent international developments. 2. In line with the goal of a ‘Terror-Free Türkiye,’ the meeting reviewed the multifaceted efforts aimed at bringing terrorism to a full...
Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a post on his NSosyal account regarding the presentation of the “WHO Europe Award” to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. In his post, Head of Communications Duran said: "At the 11th Turkish Medical World Congress and the TUSEB Aziz Sancar Science, Service and Incentive Awards Ceremony, our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was presented with the ‘WHO Europe Award’. This highly meaningful award was conferred by the WHO Regional Director for Europe, Dr Hans Kluge, in recognition of our President’s extraordinary humanitarian efforts for the people of Palestine, his...
Speaking at the 11th Turkish Medical World Congress and TÜSEB Aziz Sancar Science, Service and Incentive Awards Ceremony, President Erdoğan said: “The healthcare system we have established, especially our city hospitals, is followed with interest by numerous countries around the world. Thanks to our robust healthcare infrastructure, we have become a country capable of providing healthcare services in various branches not only to citizens of countries in our region but also on a global scale, particularly to European countries.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the 11th Turkish Medical World Congress and TÜSEB...
The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a post on his NSosyal account regarding the Head of the Vatican City State, Pope Leo XIV's visit to Ankara. In his post, Head of Communications Duran said: "Head of the Vatican City State and the spiritual leader of the Catholic world, Pope Leo XIV, will pay an official visit to our country between November 27 and 30, 2025, in response to the invitation extended by our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The upcoming talks will address Türkiye-Vatican relations, as well as current regional and global developments, particularly concerning Palestine."
The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a post on his social media account regarding the online meeting of the Leaders' Summit of the Coalition of the Willing on Ukraine, which was attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. In his post, Head of Communications Duran stated: “President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the virtual meeting of the Leaders’ Summit of the Coalition of the Willing on Ukraine. The meeting addressed the latest developments in the Ukraine–Russia War, the steps taken toward ending the war, and ongoing efforts to achieve peace. During the meeting, our President underlined...
Speaking at an event held for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, President Erdoğan said: “I would like it to be known that I, as both the President of Türkiye and the father of two daughters, just as has been the case so far, will spearhead the efforts to eliminate violence against women and children from now on as well. Violence against human, the noblest creature, particularly against women and children is a crime against humanity, a betrayal to humanity.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at an event held for the...
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...
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...