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President Erdoğan, President of European Council Michel talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with President of the European Council Charles Michel.   During the conversation in which Turkey-EU relations were discussed, regional developments, particularly the Eastern Mediterranean, were evaluated.    During the conversation, President Erdoğan stated that Turkey-EU relations should be revived, the EU should fulfill its obligations under the 18 March Agreement, and progress should be made on the Customs Union and visa liberalization.   Indicating that Greece continued with its steps which escalated tension in the Eastern Mediterranean despite Turkey’s well-intentioned approach, President Erdoğan expressed that they were expecting...

Director of Communications Altun: “We encourage all parties, including Greece, to support Turkey’s diplomatic initiatives”

Stating that Turkey remained committed to a diplomatic solution in the Eastern Mediterranean, Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said that they encouraged all parties, including Greece, to support Turkey’s diplomatic initiatives. Altun shared a post on his Twitter account about Turkey’s seismic research vessel, Oruç Reis, returning to the Eastern Mediterranean following routine maintenance. Stressing that Oruç Reis would resume its activities within Turkey's maritime jurisdiction, Fahrettin Altun noted the following in his post: “Our message is clear: We remain committed to a diplomatic solution and encourage all parties, including Greece, to support Turkey’s diplomatic initiatives. But...

President Erdoğan wishes success to Women’s Under-17 National Volleyball Team

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wished success to the national team, which made it to the final by beating Serbia at U17 Golden League Women Volleyball European Championship.   President Erdoğan held a video call with the national team managers and players and conveyed his wishes for success.    The crescent-star team made it to the final by beating Serbia 3-1 in the semi-finals. The national team will face Russia in the final match tonight and the match will be broadcast live on TRTSpor 2.

Director of Communications Altun: “We are attaching importance to our bilateral trade target with the US and doing our part in this regard”

Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "We are attaching importance to our bilateral trade target of 100 billion American dollars with the US and doing our part in this regard.” Altun shared on his social media account a message with an infographic video that was posted on the Twitter account of the US Embassy in Ankara, and noted the following:  "In the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, we extended our helping hand not only to the US but also to many countries of the world together with other NATO allies such as the UK, Spain and...

“We have built bridges from heart to heart between our nation and the Africans”

Addressing the opening session of the Turkey-Africa Economic and Business Forum, President Erdoğan said: “Turkey and Africa used to seem far away from one another unfortunately despite their shared history dating back more than a thousand years. There used to be many artificial barriers placed between our two countries, with prejudices eclipsing the truth. We got started by first tearing down these prejudices. We have built bridges from heart to heart between our nation and the peoples of Africa.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the opening session of the Turkey-Africa Economic and Business Forum. “THE...

President Erdoğan gives an interview to Qatari newspaper “The Peninsula”

President Erdoğan gave an interview to Qatari newspaper “The Peninsula". In his interview with “The Peninsula" newspaper published in English in Qatar, President Erdoğan made some statements on Turkey's policies on the Eastern Mediterranean, Libya, Syria and counter-terrorism as well as regional developments and Turkey-Qatar relations. “We have strategic relations with Qatar” Pointing out that Turkey and Qatar were two brotherly countries that had deep-rooted historical, cultural, and human relations, President Erdoğan stated that two countries had strategic relations in a wide spectrum ranging from economy, industry, defence, security, investment, and energy. Underscoring that more than 50...

President Erdoğan meets with Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is on a visit to Qatar’s capital city, Doha, met with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar at the Sea Palace. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/122320/president-erdogan-meets-with-qatar-emir-sheikh-tamim

President Erdoğan in Qatar

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has arrived in Qatar’s capital city, Doha, the last stop of his visits to Kuwait and Qatar. President Erdoğan was welcomed at Doha International Airport by Minister of State for Defense Affairs of Qatar Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, Turkey’s Ambassador to Qatar Mehmet Mustafa Göksu and other Turkish and Qatari officials. Minister of Treasury and Finance Berat Albayrak, Minister of Youth and Sports Mehmet Muharrem Kasapoğlu and Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar are accompanying the President on his visit. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/122316/president-erdogan-in-qatar