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President Erdoğan meets with TRNC President Erhürman

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Tufan Erhürman of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) at Dolmabahçe Presidential Office. The meeting addressed bilateral relations between Türkiye and the TRNC, as well as regional issues. President Erdoğan stated that military elements deployed to the island by some European countries under the pretext of the war in Iran should not become permanent. Emphasising that Türkiye is ready to take every necessary step to defend the TRNC, President Erdoğan noted that, as Türkiye has done so far, it will never allow the rights...

President Erdoğan meets with President Siljanovska-Davkova of North Macedonia

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova of North Macedonia at Dolmabahçe Presidential Office. The leaders discussed bilateral relations between Türkiye and North Macedonia, as well as regional issues. President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye is determined to advance its relations with Macedonia, grounded in historical, human, and cultural ties, across all fields, particularly trade, defence industry, and energy. President Erdoğan noted that he believes important decisions will be taken at the NATO Summit to be held in Ankara on July 7–8 to explore new opportunities among Allies, including joint defence industry production. President...

Head of Communications Duran releases statement on Presidential High Advisory Board’s meeting

The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, released a written statement on the Presidential High Advisory Board's meeting under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. In his statement, Head of Communications Duran said: "The Presidential High Advisory Board convened under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Complex. Attending the meeting were the board members İsmail Kahraman, Mehmet Ali Şahin, Cemil Çiçek, Köksal Toptan, İsmet Yılmaz, Binali Yıldırım, and Mustafa Şentop, as well as the Secretary-General of the Presidency, Hakkı Susmaz; the Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran;...

President Erdoğan, PM Carney of Canada talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada. The leaders discussed the Türkiye-Canada bilateral relations, as well as regional and global matters. Stressing the importance he attaches to the deepening of the bilateral relations, President Erdoğan highlighted the great potential for cooperation in many areas, particularly energy, defense industry and air transportation.  Noting that Türkiye continues its efforts incessantly to make sure peace and tranquility prevail in the region, President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye and Canada, its ally, concur on many issues.  Inviting Prime Minister Carney...

President Erdoğan, Prime Minister-elect Magyar of Hungary talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar of Hungary. The leaders discussed the future of the Türkiye-Hungary bilateral relations, as well as regional and global matters. Noting that the Türkiye-Hungary relations draw strength from a shared history and culture, President Erdoğan expressed his belief that in the new period the two countries will further expand their cooperation both at the bilateral level and at international platforms. Highlighting his wish to further elevate the enhanced strategic cooperation between Türkiye and Hungary, President Erdoğan stressed that the two countries’ NATO...

Head of Communications Duran: “Netanyahu will be held accountable sooner or later for his crimes against humanity”

Presidency’s Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran reacted to Netanyahu’s statements in a post on his NSosyal account, stating that Türkiye will continue its struggle for justice and peace under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. In his post, Head of Communications Duran said: "Netanyahu who has orchestrated a genocide in Gaza and attacked seven countries in the region dares targeting our President out of desperation.  He is a criminal with arrest warrants to his name with no friends left. He is dragging the region to chaos and conflict as a political survival strategy. Everyone...

President Erdoğan visits “Spectacular Pocket Watches Collection” exhibition

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited the “Spectacular Pocket Watches Collection” exhibition, which features rare pocket watches dating from the 16th to the early 20th century, collected by Mehmet Çebi, at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University’s Tophane-i Amire Culture and Art Center in Istanbul. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye