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“We uninterruptedly continue our development journey despite the spiral of instability surrounding us”

Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “We uninterruptedly continue our development journey with stability and confidence despite the spiral of instability surrounding us. The latest exports and tourism figures announced last week once again reaffirmed Türkiye’s shining star right in the middle of regional tensions.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex. “We uninterruptedly continue our development journey with stability and confidence despite the spiral of instability surrounding us. The latest exports and tourism figures announced last week once again reaffirmed TÃ...

“At the core of our Terror-Free Türkiye project lies the aim of strengthening our brotherhood”

Addressing the 111th term district governors, President Erdoğan said: “At the core of our Terror-Free Türkiye project, which we are implementing as a state project, lies the aim of ensuring that our people live in safety, strengthening our brotherhood, and fostering greater confidence in our shared future. Inshallah, we, with your support as well, will remove this problem, which has cost Türkiye 40 years and $2.3 trillion in economic resources, from the agenda.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the drawing ceremony for the 111th term district governorship course graduates at the Presidential Complex. “At the...

President Erdoğan addresses journalists’ questions on return flight from Azerbaijan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made statements and answered journalists’ questions aboard the plane on his return to Türkiye following his visit to Azerbaijan. President Erdoğan stated that he had visited Shusha at the invitation of President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and congratulated Azerbaijan on its Victory Day. President Erdoğan also extended his congratulations to Azerbaijan on the occasion of State Flag Day, observed today, recalling that he had attended the parade held in Baku last year to mark the fifth anniversary of Victory Day. President Erdoğan noted that their visit to Shusha had once again...

Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change Minister Kurum addresses COP31 opening ceremony

The 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), the world's most important event in the fight against climate change, which Türkiye is hosting for the first time, has begun at the Antalya COP31 Area. COP30 President André Aranha Corrêa do Lago, the outgoing president, handed over the presidency to COP31 President Murat Kurum, and Türkiye’s COP31 Presidency was announced to the world. Speaking at the opening ceremony of COP31, Minister Kurum drew attention to the fact that the world is changing rapidly and facing multiple challenges simultaneously, noting...

Head of Communications Duran issues statement on COP31 and Türkiye’s vision for climate diplomacy

The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a post on his NSosyal account outlining Türkiye’s role at COP31, its efforts in the field of climate diplomacy and its preparations for the summit. Head of Communications Duran made the following remarks in his statement: "Under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Türkiye is assuming a significant responsibility in the global fight against climate change. COP31, which we will host and preside over in Antalya from 9 to 20 November, presents a historic opportunity for our country to share its accumulated knowledge, experience and solution-oriented approach to climate...

Joint Press Statement by the Republic of Türkiye and the Republic of Iraq

1. In accordance with the understanding reached by the leaders of the two countries on 23 September 2026, the Turkish and Iraqi authorities reaffirm their shared determination to ensure the continuation of the commendable steps taken thus far by the Iraqi authorities towards the full establishment of state authority in Sinjar and the elimination of the presence of elements of the PKK terrorist organisation. 2. The Turkish side declares that, in accordance with the understanding reached at the leaders’ level, it will begin taking the necessary steps on its part to facilitate the gradual handover of the Bashiqa-Zilkan base to the Federal Government of...

“Our brotherhood with Azerbaijan is way beyond a shared language and history”

Speaking at a joint press conference with President Aliyev of Azerbaijan, President Erdoğan said: “Our brotherhood is way beyond a shared language, history and culture. That is why we regard Baku’s joy as Ankara’s joy, and the pride of Shusha as the pride of our entire nation.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan held a joint press conference following their bilateral meeting in Shusha, Azerbaijan. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

President Erdoğan welcomed with official ceremony in Azerbaijan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Shusha to attend Azerbaijan’s Victory Day celebrations, was welcomed with an official ceremony by President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan. Once President Erdoğan and President Aliyev of Azerbaijan arrived at the ceremonial ground outside the Shusha Governor’s Office, the national anthems of the two countries were played. After the introductions of the delegations, the two leaders proceeded inside the Governor’s Office for their bilateral meeting. First Lady Emine Erdoğan and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva of Azerbaijan also attended the ceremony. Source: Presidency of the Republic of TÃ...