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Statement regarding President Erdoğan’s meeting with United Kingdom PM Starmer

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in The Hague. During the meeting, bilateral relations between Türkiye and the United Kingdom, as well as regional and global issues, were discussed. President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye will continue to enhance relations with the aim of increasing the trade volume between the two countries to 30 billion dollars, and that efforts are ongoing to strengthen cooperation in all areas, particularly in the defense industry. Emphasizing that Türkiye will persist in its efforts to achieve...

President Erdoğan attends NATO Leaders’ Summit

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit in The Hague, the Netherlands. President Erdoğan was welcomed by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Prime Minister Dick Schoof of the Netherlands outside the Summit venue. After posing for a family photo, President Erdoğan and other participating leaders proceeded to the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

Statement regarding President Erdoğan’s meeting with US President 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 in various fields, especially in energy and investment, President Erdoğan noted that particularly enhancing cooperation in the defense industry would facilitate the achievement of the 100 billion-dollar total trade volume target. Welcoming the ceasefire reached between Israel and Iran through the efforts...

President Erdoğan in the Netherlands

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has arrived in the Dutch capital city of Amsterdam to attend the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit. President Erdoğan was welcomed at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport by Turkish and Dutch officials.  First Lady Emine Erdoğan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan and Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler are accompanying President Erdoğan in the Netherlands.  Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

“Our region cannot bear the burden of a war whose impacts will be felt across the world”

Speaking at a press conference in Ankara before leaving for the NATO Summit in the Netherlands, President Erdoğan said: “Our region cannot bear the burden of a war whose impacts will be felt across the world. It would be the right, favorable and smart attitude to take the fingers off the triggers and give diplomacy a chance to resolve conflicts.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference at Esenboğa Airport in Ankara before leaving for the NATO Summit in the Netherlands. Noting that Türkiye particularly advocates for fair burden sharing and the strengthening of European...

Statement from Head of Communications Altun regarding President Erdoğan’s participation in the NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government

Presidency’s Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun announced via his social media account that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will attend the NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government, to be held in The Hague on June 24–25, 2025. In his statement, Head of Communications Altun said: “Our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will visit the Kingdom of the Netherlands on June 24–25, 2025, to attend the NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government to be held in The Hague. During the Summit, strategic-level consultations will be held regarding threats and risks facing the Euro-Atlantic region. A new Defence Investment Pledge aimed...

“It is our primary duty to not allow public servants to be crushed under inflation”

Speaking at MEMUR-SEN’s 30th Year Loyalty Gathering, President Erdoğan said: “As the Turkish economy has grown bigger, we have ensured that the generated added value is distributed to all the segments of the society in a just manner. It is our primary duty to duly protect the rights and improve the conditions of our public servants as well as our manufacturers, farmers, laborers and industrialists, and to not allow them to be crushed under inflation.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the MEMUR-SEN’s 30th Year Loyalty Gathering in Ankara. “We have improved the financial...

President Erdoğan condemns church attack in Damascus

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated, “We will not allow Syria to be dragged into a new climate of instability by proxy terrorist organisations. We will continue to support Syria’s fight against terrorism.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared a post on social media condemning the heinous terrorist attack targeting the Mar Elias Church in Damascus. In his message, President Erdoğan said: “I strongly condemn the heinous terrorist attack carried out against the Mar Elias Church in the Syrian capital, Damascus. I offer my condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, as...