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“Any attack on our troops will be responded to in kind without any warning”

Speaking at AK Party’s parliamentary group meeting, President Erdoğan said: “Any attack, be it from ground or air, on our troops or on the friendly elements we are working with will be responded to in kind without any warning irrespective of its origin. No one can object to us exercising by ourselves our right to do so given the failure to guarantee our troops’ security in Idlib.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the party’s parliamentary group meeting.  “We will not turn a blind eye to...

President Erdoğan, President Putin talk over phone

The Syrian regime's recent attack on Turkish troops in Idlib has marred joint efforts for peace in the country, President Erdoğan told his Russian counterpart in a phone call. The phone call between Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Vladimir Putin came after Monday’s attack in Idlib, northwestern Syria, that martyred seven Turkish soldiers and one civilian contractor working with the Turkish military. Erdoğan underlined that Turkey would continue to use its right of self defense against similar attacks. The two leaders also discussed the latest developments in Libya. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkey/erdogan-putin-talk-over-phone-after-idlib-attack/1724490

Ambassadors of Eswatini, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Seychelles and Togo present their credentials to President Erdoğan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received ambassadors of Eswatini, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Seychelles and Togo at the Presidential Complex. Eswatini’s Ambassador to Belgium Sibusisiwe Mngomezulu, who is also accredited to Turkey; Mozambique’s Ambassador to Italy César Francisco De Gouveia Júnior, who is also accredited to Turkey; Myanmar’s Ambassador to Egypt Myint Lwin, who is also accredited to Turkey; Nepal’s Ambassador to Pakistan Sewa Lamsal, who is also accredited to Turkey; Seychelles’ Ambassador to France Louis Sylvestre Radegonde, who is also accredited to Turkey; and Togo’s Ambassador to Germany Komi Bayédzè Dagoh, who...

President Erdoğan, German Chancellor Merkel talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and German Chancellor Angela Merkel held a phone conversation. The two leaders discussed latest developments in Libya and Syria. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkey/erdogan-merkel-discuss-developments-in-libya-syria/1724131

“Turkey to keep military observation posts in Idlib, Syria”

Following deadly Assad regime attack, President Erdoğan says strategic initiatives are being made with Russia. Following an Assad regime attack on Turkish troops, Turkey will keep its military observation posts in Idlib, Syria, along with necessary fortifications, because they play a vital role, said Erdoğan on Tuesday. The deadly attack was very clear violation of the Idlib agreement and so will have consequences for the Assad regime, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told reporters en route back to Turkey from an official trip to Ukraine. But he also said in wake of the attack, there is no...

President Erdoğan receives Qatar Deputy PM Al-Thani

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, at the Presidential Complex. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/116536/president-erdogan-receives-qatar-deputy-pm-al-thani

Altun: “Turkey’s presence in northern Syria is the only barrier against yet another humanitarian crisis”

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun stated: "If Russia is unable to control the Assad regime from targeting us, we will not hesitate to take actions against any threat, just as we did today in Idlib.” Posting a thread on Twitter, Altun commented on the air strike carried out by the Assad regime in Idlib. Altun said: “The Assad regime’s attack on our forces is the latest example of its cowardly actions in northern Syria. This regime has killed hundreds of thousands of its own people. Its belligerent actions against our military will not be tolerated. Our brave soldiers are...

“Turkey values strengthening its economic cooperation with Ukraine”

Speaking at the Ukraine-Turkey Business Forum in Kyiv, President Erdoğan said that besides the bilateral relations between the two countries, Turkey also values strengthening its economic cooperation with Ukraine, and added: “Ukraine, beyond being a friendly country for us, is our strategic partner. In terms of their geographical locations and economies, Turkey and Ukraine see each other as valuable partners, not rivals.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the Ukraine-Turkey Business Forum in Kyiv. “Turkey and Ukraine see each other as valuable partners” Stating besides the bilateral relations between the two countries, Turkey also values strengthening...