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President Erdoğan meets with Prime Minister Kobakhidze of Georgia

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, met with Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze of Georgia at the Turkish House. During the meeting, Türkiye-Georgia bilateral relations, as well as regional and global matters, were discussed. Expressing his pleasure that Türkiye has been Georgia’s largest trade partner for the past 18 years, President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye will continue to take steps to further advance cooperation in multiple areas, particularly trade, transportation, and security. President Erdoğan also highlighted the importance of sustained...

President Erdoğan meets with Prime Minister Salam of Lebanon

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, met with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam of Lebanon at the Turkish House. The meeting addressed Türkiye-Lebanon bilateral relations and regional issues. During the meeting, President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye is making efforts to achieve lasting peace and stability in Lebanon, and highlighted the need for an international initiative to supersede the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. President Erdoğan reiterated Türkiye’s commitment to supporting the people of Lebanon during challenging times ...

President Erdoğan meets with Prime Minister Kurti of Kosovo

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, met with Prime Minister Albin Kurti of Kosovo at the Turkish House. The meeting addressed Türkiye-Kosovo bilateral relations, as well as regional and global issues. During the meeting, President Erdoğan stated that the two countries will continue taking steps to increase their trade volume in a manner befitting their potential and to further develop cooperation in security and the defense industry. President Erdoğan reaffirmed that Türkiye’s support for Kosovo in attaining its...

Head of Communications Duran addresses “Türkiye-U.S. Relations on the Eve of the Centennial” Panel

Head of Communications Duran said, “The year 2027 will mark a period in which both countries redefine their roles in the international system. This centennial is undoubtedly a strategic turning point for both countries.” Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, delivered remarks on the 100th anniversary of Turkish-American diplomatic relations at a panel titled “Türkiye-U.S. Relations on the Eve of the Centennial” held in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Drawing attention to the fact that the two countries are going through a “critical historical juncture” and underscoring the importance of bilateral relations during...

Statement regarding President Erdoğan’s meeting with Crown Prince Sheikh Al-Sabah of Kuwait

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, met with Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah of Kuwait at the Turkish House. The meeting addressed Türkiye-Kuwait bilateral relations and regional issues. During the meeting, President Erdoğan stated that the two countries are working to enhance cooperation in many areas, particularly trade and energy. President Erdoğan reiterated that Türkiye stands by brotherly countries such as Kuwait during this challenging, conflict-ridden period in our region. Further noting that Israel’s aggression in our region must...

Statement regarding the fabricated document circulating on social media falsely attributed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye

The statement circulating on social media platforms under the title “Regarding the Threats Made by Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba”, bearing the emblem and letterhead of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, is entirely fabricated. The Turkish Embassy in Kampala has confirmed that no such statement or announcement has been published on the websites or official communication channels of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or other relevant institutions. The fake document in question was fabricated using digital means and is intended to mislead the public. The public is strongly urged not to...

First Lady Erdoğan attends Climate Week NYC Opening Ceremony

First Lady Emine Erdoğan, who is accompanying President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the U.S., attended the opening ceremony of the Climate Week New York City 2026. Speaking at the event, First Lady Erdoğan voiced her pleasure over being in this important gathering, which has brought together people assuming responsibilities for the world, and noted that the climate change is one of the most visible results of the heavy burden caused by people’s activities in the world. Underscoring that the climate change is, first and foremost, the outcome of the change of people’s spiritual climate, First...