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“It is a must for everyone living in Turkey to support the works on road safety”

Speaking at a publicity event for 2021-2030 Road Safety Strategy Document and Action Plan, President Erdoğan, referring to road safety, said: “This, as a matter of fact, an issue which is beyond all kinds of political and intellectual differences, competitions and discussions. That is why it is a must, without exception, for everyone living in this country to support the works on road safety.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at a publicity event for 2021-2030 Road Safety Strategy Document and Action Plan and for Road Safety Media Figures and Road Safety Media Awards Ceremony at Be...

“It is time for Turkey to discuss a new constitution”

Speaking after the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “It is time for Turkey to discuss a new constitution again. Works in this regard must be carried out right in front of the eyes of the people and with the participation of all of the nation’s representatives in a transparent manner, and the text to be produced must be submitted to the people for approval.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the nation following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex. Noting that it is time for Turkey to start discussions for a new constitution, President Erdo...

“We are preparing a bright future for our country”

Addressing multiple AK Party congresses via videoconference, President Erdoğan said: “We are preparing a bright future for our country in spite of those who hope Turkey stumbles and descends into economic crisis or social chaos. The hospitals, dams, irrigation facilities, nation’s gardens and transport and energy investments we implement one after another keep emerging across Turkey as a sign of our politics based on projects and services.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed via videoconference the party’s provincial congresses in Adana, Antalya, Bursa and Muğla. Noting that the AK...

President Erdoğan attends test drive of autonomous electric bus

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the test drive of the world's first mass-produced level 4 autonomous electric bus developed by Turkish engineers, Karsan Otonom Atak Electric, at the Presidential Complex. President Erdoğan became the first passenger of Karsan Otonom Atak Electric, the first mass-produced autonomous electric bus in Europe and America, produced by Turkish engineers. Touring the Presidential Complex with the electric bus, which has "level 4 autonomous" features where the driver's seat is empty, President Erdoğan made examinations on the bus and received information from the manufacturers. President Erdoğan made a statement to the press after completing...

President Erdoğan, Prime Minister Laschet of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia and Chairperson of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Armin Laschet. President Erdoğan congratulated Mr. Laschet on his election as Chairperson of the CDU. Stating that the close and sincere cooperation established with Chancellor Angela Merkel would continue with Mr. Laschet, President Erdoğan voiced his belief that Mr. Laschet would maintain his positive attitude towards the Turkish society and the enhancement of the relations between Turkey and Germany in his new post. Underscoring that Turkey and Germany had unique relations in...

Circular from President Erdoğan on celebration of 2021 as “The Year of Yunus Emre and Turkish Language”

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "It has been decided to organise a campaign called 'Turkish: World Language' throughout the country and abroad in order to commemorate 2021 as 'Our Yunus', to emphasise the importance of Turkish language, which is the legacy of Yunus Emre, and to ensure its conscious and correct use as the language of civilisation". President Erdoğan issued a circular regarding the celebration of 2021 as "The Year of Yunus Emre and Turkish Language". In the circular published in the Official Gazette, President Erdoğan recalled that Yunus Emre, one of the cornerstones of Turkish language and...