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“We are building the terror-free Türkiye with patience and courage”

Speaking at the AK Youth Strategy and Consultation Camp Closing Event, President Erdoğan said: “With our works, investments, projects and services, we are elevating our country above the level of contemporary civilizations. We are building the terror-free Türkiye -- the greatest legacy we will leave you -- with patience, courage and sincerity.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the AK Youth Strategy and Consultation Camp Closing Event in Ankara. “With our works, investments, projects and services, we are elevating our country above the level of contemporary civilizations. We...

“Türkiye and Georgia will continue to act shoulder to shoulder for cooperation and development in our region and beyond”

Speaking at a joint press conference with President Kavelashvili of Georgia, President Erdoğan said: “We, as Türkiye and Georgia, will continue to act shoulder to shoulder for cooperation, peace and development in our region and beyond. This vision we have displayed during today’s talks proves our determination to build not just today, but also the future in our region.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Mikheil Kavelashvili of Georgia held a joint press conference following their bilateral meeting at the Presidential Complex. “We will continue to improve our trade and investment relations” Stating that Türkiye...

President Kavelashvili of Georgia at the Presidential Complex

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed President Mikheil Kavelashvili of Georgia, 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 Georgia were played, and President Kavelashvili of Georgia inspected the guard of honor. Following the introduction of the delegations, President Erdoğan and President Kavelashvili posed for the press and headed inside for their bilateral meeting. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

President Erdoğan, President Zelenskyy of Ukraine talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. The call, held at the request of the Ukrainian side, addressed the Türkiye-Ukraine bilateral relations as well as regional and global matters. Praising the progress achieved in the direct talks in Istanbul between Ukraine and Russia as valuable, President Erdoğan expressed his wish for meaningful results, in the next rounds, for a ceasefire on the path towards lasting peace. Noting that Türkiye stands ready to host a summit at the leaders' level, President Erdoğan voiced his belief that establishing working groups in...

President Erdoğan sends video message for event marking 80th founding anniversary of UN

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a video message for the event marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations (UN). In his message, President Erdoğan extended his congratulations on the 80th anniversary of the UN, noting Türkiye’s status as a founding member and emphasising that, since its establishment in 1945, the organisation has made notable strides in ensuring global peace and security and fostering international cooperation, which remain its core objectives. In the video message, President Erdoğan stated: "It is evident that the United Nations needs comprehensive reform to continue fulfilling the duties...

“We will achieve our goal of a terror-free Türkiye and show that the sacrifices of our martyrs and ghazis were not in vain”

Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “We will definitely achieve our goal of a terror-free Türkiye and will thus show that the sacrifices of our martyrs and ghazis were not in vain. Last week, one more step was taken on the path to this goal. The National Solidarity, Brotherhood and Democracy Committee, founded with the participation of opposition parties, bears tremendous value in that the process has thereby been embraced and endorsed by the Parliament, which represents the national will.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at...

President Erdoğan, Prime Minister Pashinyan of Armenia talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia. The call, held at the request of the Armenian side, addressed the peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan. President Erdoğan congratulated Prime Minister Pashinyan on the agreement reached between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Noting that the will displayed for peace is valuable in terms of tranquility in the region, President Erdoğan stressed that this step taken should now be translated into concrete actions. Stating that the talks will continue at a technical level to carry forward the normalization process between Türkiye and Armenia,...

Statement by Duran on Georgian President Kavelashvili’s visit to Türkiye

The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, announced that President of Georgia Mikheil Kavelashvili will pay an official visit to Türkiye from August 12 to 13, 2025, in a statement on his social media account.  In his statement, Head of Communications Duran said:  "President Mikheil Kavelashvili of Georgia will visit Ankara from August 12 to 13, 2025, in response to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's invitation. As part of the President's first official visit to our country, steps will be taken to further enhance cooperation with our strategic partner Georgia across all fields, while also engaging in discussions regarding current regional...