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“The victory of independence in Karabakh renders Azerbaijan much stronger”

Speaking at Azerbaijan’s Independence Day celebrations, President Erdoğan said: “Just as the republican regime, established in Azerbaijan in 1918, became the epitome of liberty and free will, the victory of independence in Karabakh today renders Azerbaijan much stronger and more prosperous.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended Azerbaijan’s Independence Day celebrations held in the city of Lachin. Voicing his pleasure over meeting with Azerbaijani people on the occasion of Azerbaijan’s Independence Day, President Erdoğan said: “As a son of a nation that knows well how independence is won and how it is precious, I wholeheartedly congratulate...

President Erdoğan attends Türkiye-Azerbaijan-Pakistan Trilateral Summit

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan during the Türkiye-Azerbaijan-Pakistan Trilateral Summit in Lachin, Azerbaijan. President Erdoğan delivered a speech at the Türkiye-Azerbaijan-Pakistan Trilateral Summit. “We are further strengthening the connection between our countries” “We are three brotherly countries that flourish in a climate of common civilization built up on mutual respect and trust, and that share common ideals. We are further strengthening the connection between our countries, which have a combined population of 350 million and a combined economic growth of 1.5 trillion dollars,” President Erdo...

President Erdoğan’s congratulatory message on Azerbaijan’s Independence Day

In a post shared on his social media account, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan marked Azerbaijan's Independence Day.  In his message, President Erdoğan said:  "I congratulate beloved Azerbaijan on May 28 Independence Day. I commemorate with respect and mercy all our heroes who defended Azerbaijan's independence at the expense of their lives, crowning our glorious struggles for freedom and the future with martyrdom."

Congratulatory message from Head of Communications Altun on Azerbaijan’s Independence Day

Presidency’s Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun extended his congratulations on Azerbaijan’s May 28 Independence Day in a message shared on his social media account. In his message, Head of Communications Altun stated the following: “May 28 is a significant day that reminds us once again of the common destiny, shared direction, and unbreakable brotherhood between Türkiye and Azerbaijan. The foundation of the brotherly ties between our two friendly countries continues to grow even stronger today. Türkiye stands resolutely with its brother Azerbaijan, just as it did in Karabakh, in line with the 'one nation, two states' motto. With...

President Erdoğan in Azerbaijan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has arrived in Lachin, Azerbaijan where he will attend Azerbaijan’s Independence Day celebrations and the Türkiye-Azerbaijan-Pakistan Trilateral Summit. Upon his arrival at the Lachin International Airport, President Erdoğan was welcomed by President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Türkiye’s Ambassador to Baku Birol Akgün. Accompanying President Erdoğan on his visit are Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı, Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat and Chairman...

“We will free our nation from the post-coup constitution shame”

Addressing a meeting with AK Party’s provincial heads, President Erdoğan said: “Just as we cornered the putschists in the squares with the July 15 resistance, just as we consolidated the national will with the Presidential System of Government, and just as we removed all the shadows of tutelage over ballot boxes, we will inshallah definitely free our nation from the shame of the post-coup constitution as well.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech during a meeting with the party’s provincial heads in Ankara. Source: Presidency of the Republic of...

“No one is above the law”

Speaking at the 163rd foundation anniversary of the Turkish Court of Accounts, President Erdoğan said: “Türkiye is a state of law, and no one in Türkiye is above the law or outside its scope. Everyone who holds public office, whether appointed or elected, is obligated to protect what is entrusted to them by the nation.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at an event marking the 163rd foundation anniversary of the Turkish Court of Accounts in Ankara. “Regardless of the office, title and position; careless, imprudent, irregular or wasteful use of public property and the...

Head of Communications Altun’s statement on President Erdoğan’s visit to Azerbaijan

In a post shared on his social media account, Presidency's Head of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, stated that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will visit Azerbaijan on May 28. In his post, Head of Communications Altun said:  "President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will visit Azerbaijan on May 28, 2025, on the occasion of Independence Day. During this visit, it is expected that perspectives will be shared on bilateral relations, as well as current regional and global developments, in his discussions with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan. Furthermore, the second meeting of the “Türkiye-Azerbaijan-Pakistan Trilateral Summit” will be held, with the participation of...

“Our top priority is to ensure that all our citizens benefit from public services equally”

Speaking at the “Signing Ceremony of Cooperation Protocol on Ethics Training and Training of Ethics Trainers”, President Erdoğan said: “The public good is above all else. Our top priority is to ensure that all our citizens benefit from public services equally, equitably and adequately.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the “Signing Ceremony of Cooperation Protocol on Ethics Training and Training of Ethics Trainers” at the Presidential Complex. “I would like to remind each and every one of my brothers and sisters holding a public office that all these offices are temporary. All these offices, all...