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“D-8 countries should work harder for the establishment of a just and permanent peace in our region”

Addressing the special session on Palestine and Lebanon held within the 11th D-8 Summit, President Erdoğan said: “We should spearhead the development of new dynamics for the establishment of internal peace in Palestine, Lebanon and Syria. That regional countries display a strong solidarity among themselves without interfering in each other’s domestic affairs is undoubtedly of great importance. In this sense, we, as the D-8 countries, should work harder for the establishment of a just and permanent peace in our region.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the special session on Palestine and Lebanon held within...

President Erdoğan departs Egypt

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan departed for Türkiye after his meetings at the D-8 Summit in Cairo, the capital of Egypt. President Erdoğan was seen off by Türkiye's Ambassador to Cairo Salih Mutlu Şen, and other officials at Cairo International Airport. Along with President Erdoğan, Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat, Head of the National Intelligence Organisation İbrahim Kalın, Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun, and Chief Advisor to the President on Foreign Policy and Security Akif Çağatay Kılıç also departed for Türkiye.

Statement regarding President Erdoğan’s meeting with President Pezeshkian of Iran

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Cairo for the D-8 Summit, met with President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran. The meeting addressed bilateral relations between Türkiye and Iran, as well as regional and global issues. President Erdoğan stated that the relations between Türkiye and Iran form the basis of regional stability and that the two countries have opportunities to reach their mutual trade volume target of 30 billion dollars, which can be achieved by developing their relations. President Erdoğan expressed that he wants to see a Syria where stability and security prevail, terrorism is...

Statement regarding President Erdoğan’s meeting with President el-Sisi of Egypt

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Cairo for the D-8 Summit, met with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt. The meeting addressed bilateral relations between Türkiye and Egypt, as well as regional and global issues. President Erdoğan stated in the meeting that Türkiye will continue to develop cooperation with Egypt, which has historical and cultural ties, in many areas, including defense industry, energy, transportation, and development, and will strive to achieve the goal of a mutual trade volume of 15 billion dollars. President Erdoğan expressed that the Syrian people have paid a...

“D-8 countries should work harder for the establishment of a just and permanent peace in our region”

Addressing the special session on Palestine and Lebanon held within the 11th D-8 Summit, President Erdoğan said: “We should spearhead the development of new dynamics for the establishment of internal peace in Palestine, Lebanon and Syria. That regional countries display a strong solidarity among themselves without interfering in each other’s domestic affairs is undoubtedly of great importance. In this sense, we, as the D-8 countries, should work harder for the establishment of a just and permanent peace in our region.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the special session on Palestine and Lebanon held within...

Statement regarding President Erdoğan’s meeting with PM Sharif of Pakistan.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Cairo for the D-8 Summit, met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan. The meeting addressed bilateral relations between Türkiye and Pakistan, as well as regional and global issues. President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye stands by Pakistan against terrorist actions that threaten peace and security, that they welcome the recovery of the Pakistani economy, and that efforts will continue to enhance political and economic cooperation between the two countries. President Erdoğan also expressed that Türkiye will continue to stand by the Syrian people during...

“Our sincerest expectation is the reconstruction of a terror-free Syria where all ethnic groups live in peace”

Addressing the 11th D-8 Summit, President Erdoğan said: “We work to contribute to the establishment of stability in Syria. We emphasize at every opportunity the importance we attach to the restoration of Syria’s territorial integrity and unity. Our sincerest expectation is the reconstruction of a terror-free Syria where all ethnic groups live side by side in peace.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the 11th D-8 Summit in Cairo. “ORGANIZATIONS TASKED WITH SAFEGUARDING GLOBAL SECURITY DO NOT FULFIL THEIR DUTIES” Noting that the importance of such notions as peace, dialogue, cooperation, justice and equality, which...

President Erdoğan in Egypt

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has arrived in Cairo to attend the 11th D-8 Summit. President Erdoğan was welcomed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, Türkiye’s Ambassador to Cairo Salih Mutlu Şen, and other Egyptian officials at Cairo International Airport. Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat is accompanying President Erdoğan on his visit to Egypt. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

“Lebanon’s security cannot be assessed separate from the region’s stability”

Holding a joint press conference with Prime Minister Mikati of Lebanon, President Erdoğan said: “Lebanon’s security cannot be assessed separate from the region’s stability. And our region cannot find peace unless a ceasefire and permanent peace is established in Gaza.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Prime Minister Najib Mikati of Lebanon held a joint press conference following their tête-à-tête and the meeting between the delegations at the Presidential Complex. “OUR REGION CANNOT FIND PEACE UNLESS A CEASEFIRE IS ESTABLISHED IN GAZA” President Erdoğan said: “Lebanon’s security cannot be assessed separate from...