In a message shared on his social media account, Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran conveyed his condolences to the five journalists, two of whom were Al Jazeera reporters, who perished as a consequence of Israel's attack on the tent where they were stationed in Gaza. Head of Communications Duran included the following statements in his message: "I have learnt with profound sorrow that five journalists, two of whom were Al Jazeera reporters, lost their lives as a consequence of the occupying Israel's direct targeting of the tent where journalists were located in Gaza. I wish Allah's mercy...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan commemorated the 110th anniversary of the Anafartalar Victory, paying tribute with gratitude and mercy to all the heroes, foremost among them Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. In a message shared on his social media account, President Erdoğan said: "On the 110th anniversary of the Anafartalar Victory, secured through an epic struggle that paved the way for our Çanakkale Victory, I respectfully and gratefully remember all our heroes, martyrs, and veterans, first and foremost Ghazi Mustafa Kemal."
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine. The call addressed the Israeli attacks on Gaza and the latest situation. Noting that Israel's decision to take all of Gaza under military control can never be accepted, President Erdoğan said that Türkiye continues its diplomatic efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the region. Describing the statements by France, the UK and Canada that they might recognize the State of Palestine as valuable, President Erdoğan pointed to the increasing criticism of Israel in the West, and said that Türkiye will continue to...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan. The call addressed the Türkiye-Azerbaijan relations as well as regional issues. Describing the progress made on the path to peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia as pleasing, President Erdoğan said that the lasting peace and stability environment aimed to be established would contribute to the calm and stability of the region as well. President Erdoğan added that Türkiye will continue to provide the necessary support to that end.
The Presidency‘s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a post on his social media account regarding the memorandum signed between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Head of Communications Duran included the following statements in his message: "The memorandum signed by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, under the auspices of U.S. President Donald Trump, represents an important step toward achieving lasting peace and stability in the South Caucasus. We welcome this truly remarkable development for its promise for a new era of peace and prosperity in our region. The window of opportunity for peace became...
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...
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...
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...
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...