In his message on the 747th reunion anniversary of Mevlana Jalaluddin al-Rumi, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan noted, “Inspired by Mevlana, we extend our helping hand to all people regardless of their language, race and religion, and we exert efforts to ensure that peace and justice prevail in our region.” In his message on the 747th death anniversary of Mevlana Jalaluddin al-Rumi, President Erdoğan commemorated Mevlana, the Sufi mystic, poet and Islamic scholar, who is also one of the spiritual architects of Anatolia. “I pray to Allah that He will honour us, our nation and whole humanity to be...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi of Iraq with an official ceremony at the Presidential Complex. After the Turkish and Iraqi national anthems were played, Prime Minister al-Khadimi saluted the guard of honor. Following the introduction of delegations, President Erdoğan and Prime Minister al-Khadimi posed for the press and headed inside for their bilateral meeting. President Erdoğan and Prime Minister al-Khadimi will co-chair a meeting between Turkish and Iraqi delegations after their bilateral meeting. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/123256/iraqi-pm-al-kadhimi-at-the-presidential-complex
Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, “Today is the anniversary of the December 17 coup attempt, which was treacherously masterminded by international plotters and committed by FETO against our democracy, our national will and our President. Making sure that these dates are not forgotten is our most prior duty to protect our democracy and independence." In a statement he made on Twitter, Director of Communications Altun reminded that today is the anniversary of the December 17 coup attempt which was treacherously masterminded by international plotters and committed by FETO against our democracy, our national will and our President Recep Tayyip Erdo...
Making a speech at the opening ceremony of the second section of Ankara-Niğde Highway, President Erdoğan said: “We will work twice as hard to make our defense industry fully independent. We will expedite the projects overseen by the Presidency of Defense Industries. We will increase our support for defense industry companies. We will stand more firmly by Defense Industries President İsmail Demir and his team, as we did in the past when our ministers faced sanctions.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed via videoconference the opening ceremony of the second section of Ankara-Niğde Highway. “TURKEY, WHICH IS...
Director of Communications Prof. Fahrettin Altun responded to TürkMedya Ankara Representative Malik Yiğitel’s questions regarding the decision of the US administration to impose sanctions on Turkey. How would you evaluate the US decision to impose sanctions in general? “First of all, I would like to underline that the sanction decision of the US against our country is not rational, but also against the spirit of our partnership in terms of real politics. Turkey does not base its regional and global foreign policy strategies on experiencing tension with any country, ally or not. The explicit principle...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Charles Michel of the European Council. European Council President Michel called President Erdoğan to share information and exchange views on the EU Summit. Noting that Turkey envisions its future with the EU, President Erdoğan said that every positive step taken in the Turkey-EU relations offers a new window of opportunity. While Turkey wants to turn a new page with the EU, some others continually make efforts to create crises, President Erdoğan stated, underscoring that Turkey and the EU must break this vicious circle in their relations as...
Presidential High Advisory Board convened under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Complex. Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun made a written statement following the meeting, which was closed to the press, at the Presidential Complex. During the meeting, Board Members touched upon the headings “education-training” and “family institution,” and discussed the US’ decision to impose sanctions on Turkey. Underlining at the meeting the importance of building the education system on love, respect, morality, compassion, and kindness, our President stressed the sensitivity regarding the development of the minds and hearts of children and young people. Our...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received the Ambassadors of Luxembourg, Latvia, Bangladesh, Japan, and the People’s Republic of China. Ambassador Angèle Da Cruz of Luxembourg, Ambassador Pēteris Vaivars of Latvia, Ambassador Mosud Mannan of Bangladesh, Ambassador Kazuhiro Suzuki of Japan, and Ambassador Liu Shaobin of the People’s Republic of China presented their letters of credence to President Erdoğan at the receptions held at the Presidential Complex.
Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet meeting, President Erdoğan said: “We are well aware of the strong and fragile aspects of our economy. While we consolidate our strong aspects, we address our fragilities and take the necessary measures. Turkey is determined to enter the post-pandemic era as a strong, robust and competitive global actor.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet meeting at the Presidential Complex. “WE NEITHER ENCROACH ON ANYONE’S RIGHTS NOR LET ANYONE ROB WHAT IS OURS” “It is saddening that the sanctions rhetoric against our country recently has increased...