Addressing the Global Transport Connectivity Forum in Istanbul, President Erdoğan said: “The effect of the Development Road on production will surpass 50 billion dollars through a 10-year projection. Its effect on employment, on the other hand, is calculated to be an average of 63 thousand jobs a year. With the Development Road, we will turn our geopolitical means into a comprehensive economic advantage that will benefit the entire region.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the Global Transport Connectivity Forum held at Istanbul Congress Center. “Countries that improve their transportation means enhance their cultural and scientific development” Making a speech...
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Presidency’s Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun attended the launch event and panel for the book “Fuat Sezgin's Legacy: Building Bridges through Science Diplomacy”, which was prepared for publication by our Directorate in honour of Prof. Fuat Sezgin, who devoted his life to the history of Islamic science and passed away in 2018. In the opening remarks he delivered at the inauguration of the programme, Head of Communications Altun stated that they aim to contribute to a better understanding of Fuat Sezgin's struggle and scientific works all over the world. Mentioning the interview with Fuat Sezgin conducted by author İhsan Fazl...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar. The call addressed bilateral relations between Türkiye and Qatar, as well as regional and global issues. Stating that Türkiye condemns all forms of attacks that violate Qatar’s sovereignty, President Erdoğan emphasized that our country will always stand by its Qatari brothers and sisters. Referring to his discussions with his counterparts at the NATO Summit about the military escalation between Iran and Israel, President Erdoğan expressed his hope that...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, following his meetings in The Hague, the Netherlands, where he attended the Extraordinary Summit of NATO Heads of State and Government, made statements to the press and answered journalists' questions on his return flight. President Erdoğan indicated that The Hague Summit was held at a time when Euro-Atlantic security was being tested by crises, conflicts and wars. Remarking that he gave detailed information about the summit and the decisions taken at the international press conference, President Erdoğan stated that increasing the defence expenditures of the allies was the top priority agenda of the...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan returned to İstanbul from The Hague, Netherlands, where he participated in the Extraordinary Summit of NATO Heads of State and Government and held bilateral meetings. President Erdoğan was welcomed at Atatürk Airport by İstanbul Governor Davut Gül and other officials. President Erdoğan arrived in İstanbul accompanied by First Lady Emine Erdoğan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, Minister of National Defence Yaşar Güler, Director of the National Intelligence Organisation İbrahim Kalın, the Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun, and Chief Advisor to the President on Foreign Policy...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a series of bilateral meetings with various world leaders on the sidelines of the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit in The Hague, Netherlands. President Erdoğan first met with U.S. President Donald Trump. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in The Hague to attend the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit, met with President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America. The meeting addressed bilateral relations between Türkiye and the U.S., as well as regional and global issues. Stating that both countries have great potential...
Holding a press conference following the NATO Summit, President Erdoğan, as regards the ceasefire reached between Iran and Israel, said: “We hope that the de facto ceasefire announcement will soon be transformed into lasting calm. We think that all, including the allies, should assume responsibility in order for peace to be established in the Middle East.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference following the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit in The Hague, the Netherlands. Underscoring that the NATO’s efficiency cannot be enhanced solely by increasing defense spending, President Erdoğan drew attention to...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Nicușor Dan of Romania on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in The Hague. During the meeting, bilateral relations between Türkiye and Romania, as well as regional and global issues, were discussed. President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye and Romania would continue to make efforts to advance their relations, particularly in the fields of trade and the defense industry. Emphasizing that cooperation between the two countries in the fight against terrorism is important, President Erdoğan noted that they can continue working together to ensure the security of the...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Prime Minister Dick Schoof of the Netherlands on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in The Hague. During the meeting, bilateral relations between Türkiye and the Netherlands, as well as regional and global issues, were discussed. President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye is determined to further enhance its already strong relations with the Netherlands by tapping into the full potential of bilateral cooperation. President Erdoğan also congratulated Prime Minister Schoof for successfully hosting and organizing the NATO Summit. President Erdoğan was accompanied during the meeting by Minister of Foreign...