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President Erdoğan meets with U.S. think tank representatives

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in New York for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, met with representatives of U.S. think tanks during a meeting held in coordination with the Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA). Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler, Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu,...

President Erdoğan attends meeting on Gaza

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, together with U.S. President Donald Trump, attended a multilateral meeting on Gaza on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Besides Türkiye and the U.S., heads of state and government from Indonesia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, Pakistan and Egypt also took part in the meeting. In brief remarks following the meeting, President Erdoğan said: “We had a very productive and successful meeting. I am satisfied, and hope it will yield a positive outcome.” Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

Statement regarding President Erdoğan’s meeting with Libyan Presidential Council Chairman Mohammad al-Manfi

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in New York for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, met with Chairman Mohammad Al-Manfi of the Presidential Council of Libya at the Turkish House. The meeting addressed Türkiye-Libya relations as well as regional matters. Expressing Türkiye's goal to ensure lasting stability, security, and unity in Libya, President Erdoğan noted that they will continue to support Libya in achieving this. President Erdoğan further emphasised that efforts to protect the rights and interests of Türkiye and Libya in the Eastern Mediterranean and to advance cooperation would...

Head of Communications Duran: “Our President’s clear and uncompromising stance became a source of hope for the Palestinian people”

In a post shared on his NSosyal account, Presidency's Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran emphasised that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s speech at the 80th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly became the voice of the global conscience. In his post, Head of Communications Duran stated:  "Through his address to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan once again became the voice of justice, conscience, and humanity. Refusing to remain silent in the face of oppression around the world, our President made history with his firm and courageous...

Statement regarding President Erdoğan’s meeting with UN Secretary-General Guterres

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in New York for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. The meeting addressed regional and global issues, particularly Israel's attacks against Gaza. Noting during the meeting that Israel's aggression targets not only the Palestinians but also regional and global peace, President Erdoğan emphasised that the international community must intensify its pressure on Israel in order to secure the uninterrupted entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Pointing out Türkiye's ever-increasing endeavours to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, President Erdo...

“Today is the day to stand upright by the oppressed Palestinians in the name of humanity”

Addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Erdoğan said: “Here, in America, in Europe, everywhere in the world, if a small thorn pricks a child's hand, parents' hearts hurt deeply; but in Gaza, children's hands, arms, and legs have to be amputated without anesthesia. Let us be clear: This is the lowest point of humanity. Human history has not witnessed such savagery in the last century. Everything is unfolding right before our eyes.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. “I greet you with...

Head of Communications Duran’s statement on President Erdoğan’s upcoming UN Address

Presidency's Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran shared a message on his NSosyal account regarding President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s address, which will be delivered today at the United Nations General Assembly. In his message, Head of Communications Duran stated the following: "Our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, will deliver an important, historic speech today at the United Nations General Assembly. At a time when the participation of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his delegation in the UN has been blocked, and the genocide in Gaza is being ignored, he will once again be the voice of Palestine and...

“We have no tolerance for terrorism within our borders or in our region”

Speaking at a dinner held by the Turkish American National Steering Committee in New York, President Erdoğan said: “We have no tolerance for terrorism within our borders or in our region. Thank Allah, this goal of ours is coming true step by step.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at a dinner held by the Turkish American National Steering Committee (TASC) in New York. President Erdoğan expressed his pleasure to see the Turkish community in the U.S. acting in a spirit of unity and solidarity. “I consider it as an embodiment of the unity of...

President Erdoğan gives interview to Fox News

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in New York to attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly meetings, gave an interview to the American channel Fox News, making significant statements regarding international politics. President Erdoğan appeared on Bret Baier's programme, where he assessed Türkiye's policies, particularly regarding the genocide in Gaza and the Russia-Ukraine war. Responding to the host's question, "Would you consider what is going on in Gaza genocide?", President Erdoğan replied, "I do not think we can explain it in any other way. This is completely a genocide. And this genocide is caused by...