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“Türkiye is becoming a sought-after actor of peace negotiation tables”

Speaking at the financial session of DEİK’s 38th General Assembly, President Erdoğan said: “Türkiye is becoming a sought-after actor of peace negotiation tables. Today, Türkiye trusts in itself, believes in itself, and self-confidently advances with concrete steps towards its goals.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the financial session of the 38th General Assembly of the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK) in Istanbul. “Turkish business world is capable if adapting new situations” Stating that they are well aware of the business world’s concerns caused by the regional conflicts and ongoing...

Head of Communications Duran: “The global conscience has the power to stop and overcome Israel”

Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a post on his social media account condemning Israel's decision to occupy Gaza. In his statement, Head of Communications Duran said: "We strongly condemn Israel's decision to occupy Gaza, which will exacerbate human rights violations and humanitarian crises. Israel's plans and assaults are targeting all of humanity, peace and stability. Israel’s efforts to cement its occupation breaches both international legal norms and humanitarian values. Given the intensified bombardments targeting civilians, the destruction of infrastructure, and the obstruction of basic humanitarian necessities, Israel’s actions in Gaza blatantly constitute genocide. There can be...

“Our relations with Senegal keep improving”

Speaking at a joint press conference with Senegalese Prime Minister Sonko, President Erdoğan said: “Our relations with the friendly and brotherly Senegal, which has a key role in the continent of Africa, keep improving. During the talks we have held today, we have addressed with Mr. Sonko opportunities for cooperation in the areas of particularly investment and trade as well as security, defense industry, anti-terror fight, energy, mining, transportation, agriculture and fishery.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of Senegal held a joint press conference following their tête-à-tête and the meeting between...

Türkiye and Senegal sign four agreements

Four agreements were signed between the two countries in the presence of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of Senegal.  The tête-à-tête and inter-delegation meetings held at the Presidential Complex were followed by the signing ceremony of various agreements. During the ceremony, Minister of National Defence Yaşar Güler and Minister of Armed Forces General Birame Diop of Senegal signed the "Agreement on Military Financial Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Türkiye and the Government of the Republic of Senegal" and the "Amendment Protocol No. 1 to the Implementation...

Senegalese Prime Minister Sonko at the Presidential Complex

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of Senegal, who is paying an official 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 Senegal were played, and Prime Minister Sonko of Senegal inspected the guard of honor.  Following the introduction of the delegations, the two leaders posed for the press and headed inside for their tête-à-tête and the meeting between the delegations. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

“We have a very rich heritage in archaeology”

Speaking at the International Archaeological Symposium, President Erdoğan said: “We have a very rich and very deep-rooted heritage in the area of archaeology. In this sense, it is of utmost importance to unearth, document, attentively protect and leave this treasure to next generations in the most beautiful manner.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the International Archaeological Symposium and visited the Golden Age of Archaeology Exhibition at the Nation’s Library in Ankara. Speaking at the symposium, President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye has a very rich and very deep-rooted legacy in the area of archaeology, and said: ...

Statement by Duran on Senegalese Prime Minister Sonko’s visit to Türkiye

The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, announced that Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko will pay an official visit to Türkiye from August 6 to 11, 2025, in a statement on his social media account. In his statement, Head of Communications Duran said:  "Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of Senegal will visit Ankara from August 6 to 11, 2025, in response to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's invitation.  During the meetings to be held on Thursday, August 7, a comprehensive discussion will take place regarding the bilateral relations between Türkiye and Senegal, with an emphasis on evaluating measures to enhance cooperation at the strategic...

Head of Communications Duran’s “NSosyal” message

The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, in a post on his social media account, highlighted the independent, secure, and authentic nature of the new digital platform NSosyal and thanked those who contributed to it. Head of Communications Duran included the following statements in his message:  "NSosyal, the rapidly emerging platform in the realm of digital communication and social media, continues its growth driven by the engagement of our citizens—particularly the youth—as well as new users from across the globe. NSosyal is not merely a social media platform but also a significant step toward bringing people together...

Supreme Military Council convenes under President Erdoğan’s chairmanship

The Supreme Military Council convened under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Complex. Council members Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz, Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya, Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin, Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler, Chief of General Staff Gen. Metin Gürak, Land Forces Commander Gen. Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu, Naval Forces Commander Adm. Ercüment Tatlıoğlu and Air Forces Commander Gen. Ziya Cemal Kadıoğlu were...