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President Erdoğan meets with the youth

Speaking during a meeting with the youth on the anniversary of the enactment of the Law on the Prevention of Harmful Effects of Tobacco Products, President Erdoğan said: “Strong states are undoubtedly made up of strong nations. And, one of the first conditions of being a strong nation is to have a healthy social structure. Therefore, saving our nation, our youth in particular, from harmful habits, especially tobacco and alcohol, and from their grips is the primary duty of all of us.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with the youth on the anniversary of the Law on the...

Head of Communications Duran’s statement on President Erdoğan’s visit to TRNC

The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, issued a statement on his social media account regarding President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's upcoming visit to the TRNC on July 20.  In his message, Head of Communications Duran said:  "President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will visit the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on July 20, 2025, to attend the ceremonies to be held on the occasion of Peace and Freedom Day and the 51st anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation.   As part of the visit, our President will meet with the President of the TRNC, Ersin Tatar, and will participate in the...

President Erdoğan, President Putin of Russia talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. The call addressed the Türkiye-Russia bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues. Stating that the clashes following the withdrawal of Syrian security forces from Suwayda pose a threat to the entire region, President Erdoğan underlined the importance of Israel not violating Syria's sovereignty. President Erdoğan noted that Türkiye aims to ensure stability and security in Syria and to support the country in recovering as soon as possible. Highlighting the importance of initiating the third round of negotiations between Russia and...

“We determinedly and hopefully advance towards our goal of a terror-free Türkiye”

Speaking at the staff officers’ graduation ceremony at the National Defense University, President Erdoğan said: “We advance towards our goal of a terror-free Türkiye and a terror-free region in a determined, hopeful and cautious manner. We will inshallah all together have made Türkiye much stronger, much more influential and much more reputable once we achieve this goal of ours.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the staff officers’ graduation ceremony at the National Defense University in Istanbul. President Erdoğan said: “With our UAVs, UCAVs and high-tech land, air and sea vehicles as well...

“We are striving to secure the future of our people and our country”

Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan, as regards the terror-free Türkiye process, said: “My nation should know that we are never in pursuit of political gain; we are striving to secure the future of our people and our country. Through the terror-free Türkiye process, we are endeavoring to leave our children a country in which they can lead a happy, prosperous and peaceful life.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex. “We are making multifaceted efforts to raise Türkiye’s prestige, grow T...

President Erdoğan, President Al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone withPresident Ahmad Al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic. During the call, the latest developments in Syria following Israel’s attacks were discussed. Stating Israel’s attacks on Syria are unacceptable, President Erdoğan expressed that Israeli aggression poses a threat to the entire region, and that Türkiye will continue to support the Syrian people as it has done so far. President Erdoğan also noted that Türkiye welcomes the ceasefire reached with the Druze in Syria. President Al-Sharaa expressed his gratitude to President Erdoğan for Türkiye’s support...

President Erdoğan, President Jae-myung of South Korea talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Lee Jae-myung of South Korea. The call addressed the Türkiye-South Korea bilateral relations, as well as regional and global issues. President Erdoğan congratulated Mr. Jae-myung on his election as President. Expressing his hope to take joint steps to further strengthen the strategic partnership between Türkiye and South Korea in this new term, President Erdoğan also underlined the potential for cooperation in many areas, including nuclear energy, artificial intelligence, green energy, and the defense industry. President Erdoğan invited the President of South Korea to visit T...

Türkiye and UAE sign 7 agreements

Seven agreements were signed between the two countries in the presence of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The joint agreements between the two countries were signed following their bilateral meeting and the first meeting of the High-Level Strategic Council, chaired by President Erdoğan and Al Nahyan. In his speech, President Erdoğan stated that he was pleased to host Al Nahyan and his delegation in Ankara on the occasion of the first meeting of the High-Level Strategic Council. President Erdoğan expressed his hope that...