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In a statement issued from the official Twitter account of the Presidency regarding the developments in Tunisia, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, “The dissolution of the parliament, which includes the elected officials, is thought-provoking for the future of Tunisia and is a blow to the will of the Tunisian people. President Erdoğan said, “We regret that the Assembly of People’s Representatives, which held a General Assembly session in Tunisia on March 30, 2022, was dissolved, and an inquiry against the deputies who attended the session was initiated. We hope that these developments will not jeopardise the ongoing transition towards...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Kassym-Jomart K. Tokayev of Kazakhstan. The call addressed the steps that would strengthen the Türkiye-Kazakhstan relations as well as the regional developments, particularly the Russia-Ukraine war. During the call, President Erdoğan noted that the need for the Trans-Caspian East-West-Middle Corridor had further increased due to the Russia-Ukraine war. President Erdoğan, in this regard, pointed out that the necessity of ensuring full liberalisation in transportation between Türkiye and Kazakhstan had arisen and that it would be beneficial to take concrete steps accordingly. President Erdoğan and President...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany. The call addressed Türkiye-Germany relations and regional matters, Russia-Ukraine war in particular. President Erdoğan underlined the importance of strengthening the relations between Türkiye and Germany as well as preserving the close cooperation at all levels. President Erdoğan said that Türkiye determinedly continued its efforts aimed at bringing an end to the war in Ukraine.

The call addressed the Türkiye-Finland relations and regional matters. President Erdoğan voiced his pleasure over the fact that the first meeting of the Türkiye-Finland Joint Economic and Trade Committee would be held in Ankara in June. Highlighting the increasing importance of cooperation in defense industry, President Erdoğan voiced his expectation for the obstacles to exporting military materials to Türkiye to be lifted. Also addressing the Russia-Ukraine war, President Erdoğan noted that they continued their attempts with a view to achieving a ceasefire and opening humanitarian corridors.

Steps that would enhance the Türkiye-Bulgaria relations and regional matters were discussed during the call. President Erdoğan conveyed once again his congratulations to President Radev on assuming the Presidency for a second term.  President Erdoğan stated that they acted determinedly to further advance the deep-rooted relations with the friendly and allied country of Bulgaria in all areas, transportation, trade and defense industry in particular. President Erdoğan and President Radev also discussed the Russia-Ukraine war and its regional repercussions.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and First Lady Emine Erdoğan met with martyrs’ families at an iftar in Istanbul. Delivering remarks at the iftar, President Erdoğan thanked his guests for honoring his table. “WE ARE EXERTING INTENSIVE EFFORTS TO END THE WAR BETWEEN RUSSIA AND UKRAINE” "We are welcoming the month of Ramadan in a climate of war that is taking place north of the Black Sea, and whose political and social effects reach all the way to Türkiye,” President Erdoğan said. “We are exerting intensive efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, with...

Addressing the opening ceremony of Malatya beltway‘s 1st section via videoconference from Dolmabahçe Palace, President Erdoğan said: “I hope the month of Ramadan, the first fasting day of which we are observing today, may lead to auspicious developments for the whole humanity as well as for our country and nation.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech via videoconference during the opening ceremony of Malatya beltway’s first section.   Commencing his speech by marking the onset of the holy month of Ramadan, President Erdoğan voiced his wish for Ramadan to yield auspicious developments...

Delivering a speech at the programme held at Sirkeci Train Station, where TRT Türk’s renewed content was introduced, Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun stated that under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, significant steps have been taken to further strengthen Türkiye in the geography where the Turkish diaspora is located, and added: “All these steps were very important for our citizens abroad for them not to feel alone, for the problems they faced to be resolved quickly, and for strengthening their ties with their homeland and consolidating their sense of belonging.” Beginning his...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared a post on his social media account on the occasion of Ramadan. In the post he shared on his Twitter account, President Erdoğan stated, “I congratulate you on the month of Ramadan, for the first sahur of which we will wake up tonight to begin fasting tomorrow; the beginning of which is mercy, the middle is forgiveness, and the end is salvation. I wish the blessings of Ramadan to be upon all humanity.”