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Statement regarding President Erdoğan’s meeting with President Macron of France

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Emmanuel Macron of France on the margins of the NATO Summit in Washington, D.C. The meeting addresses bilateral relations between Türkiye and France, the Ukraine-Russia war, Israel's attacks on Palestine as well as regional and global issues. Expressing the importance of enhancing relations between Türkiye and France in every field, President Erdoğan stated that revitalizing Türkiye's European Union membership process is necessary and that Türkiye is expected to be supported in this manner. Stating that the encouragement of Israel by Western countries regarding the ceasefire will...

Statement regarding President Erdoğan’s meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine in Washington on the margins of the NATO Summit. During the meeting, the course of the Ukraine-Russia war as well as regional and global issues were discussed. Stating that Türkiye continues to exert its efforts in order to end the Ukraine-Russia war with a just peace, President Erdoğan added that efforts to revive the Black Sea Grain Initiative have begun. President Erdoğan also stated that Türkiye is ready for any initiative, including mediation, to lay the groundwork for peace.

President Erdoğan attends the Meeting of the North Atlantic Council at the level of Heads of State and Government, Indo-Pacific Partners and EU

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the meeting of the North Atlantic Council at the level of Heads of State and Government, Indo-Pacific Partners and the European Union on the margins of the NATO Summit in Washington, D.C.. https://tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/152976/president-erdogan-attends-the-meeting-of-the-north-atlantic-council-at-the-level-of-heads-of-state-and-government-indo-pacific-partners-and-eu-

President Erdoğan sends video message to “29th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony of the Srebrenica Genocide”

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "Those guilty of the barbarism in Gaza will, sooner or later, be held accountable under international law, just as in Srebrenica. As Türkiye, we will continue to do our utmost to ensure that justice is served and the perpetrators of the massacre are held accountable. President Erdoğan sent a video message to the "29th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony of the Srebrenica Genocide" held in Bosnia and Herzegovina. . President Erdoğan reiterated that today is the 29th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide, a stain on the history of humanity, and conveyed his condolences to...

President Erdoğan answers questions by the Newsweek

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan answered questions posed by the Newsweek magazine. In reply to a question as to what his message is on behalf of Türkiye as the second largest military in the alliance in the NATO summit that is held in Washington, D.C., at a critical time, President Erdoğan recalled that Türkiye is an important member of NATO and said that it actively contributes to the alliance's operations and missions. President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye's primary objectives are to fortify our solidarity with our NATO allies and to find sustainable solutions...

The First Couple attends NATO Summit dinner

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and First Lady Emine Erdoğan attended the dinner President Joe Biden of the U.S. hosted in honor of NATO leaders and their spouses. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/152966/the-first-couple-attends-nato-summit-dinner

Head of Communications Altun’s Message on “International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the Srebrenica Genocide”

Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a post on his social media account on "July 11, International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the Srebrenica Genocide."  Head of Communications Altun stated the following in his post:  "A forgotten genocide is repeated," said the late Aliya Izetbegovic. "July 11th" is one of the most painful chapters in modern history that has yet to be closed. The agony of the Srebrenica Genocide, marked as the greatest human tragedy in Europe since World War II, still grips our hearts even after 29 long years. Tragedies should serve as lessons for all...

NATO issues Washington Summit Declaration

The Declaration of the 75th Summit Meeting of NATO Heads of State and Government, which gathered in the US capital of Washington, D.C., for two days, has been issued. The Declaration designates that the Summit scheduled for 2026 will be hosted in Türkiye. The Declaration emphasises the Alliance's commitment to supporting Ukraine on its "irreversible path to full Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership" and reveals its intention to provide a minimum baseline funding of €40 billion (USD43,28 billion) within the next year, as well as sustainable levels of security assistance for Ukraine to prevail. Reaffirming that an invitation will be...

Statement regarding President Erdoğan’s meeting with Chancellor Scholz of Germany

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany on the margins of the NATO Summit in Washington, D.C.. The meeting addressed the developments in bilateral relations between Türkiye and Germany, the Ukraine-Russia war, and Israel's attacks on Gaza. President Erdoğan stated during the meeting that it is necessary to pressure Israel into ending its attacks on Gaza and not to waste the ceasefire prospect, pointing out the necessity of enhancing efforts to prevent the conflicts from spreading to the region. President Erdoğan also expressed that Germany is expected to...