President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The call addressed the latest developments in Syria. During the call, President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye has advocated for the preservation of Syria's territorial integrity and stability since the very first day of the civil war in Syria, that the Syrian people should govern Syria, and that Türkiye will keep doing everything in its power for the establishment of a unified and terror-free Syria.
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Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “Anyone who knows the course of the incidents that have taken place in Syria over the past 13 years is the closest witness to the sincere struggle Türkiye has waged for a just peace. As I have been reiterating since the very beginning, our sensitivity on Syria has never been driven by self-interest.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex. “WE HAVE SUPPORTED THE PRESERVATION OF SYRIA’S TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY” The civil war raging for 13 years in T...
Addressing AK Party’s provincial congress in Gaziantep, President Erdoğan said: “We do not have eyes on even one single pebble of any country, let alone their lands. Our wish is for our neighbor Syria to rapidly attain the peace, stability and calm it has been longing for over the past 13 years.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the party’s provincial congress in Gaziantep. “IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR TÜRKİYE TO IGNORE DEVELOPMENTS IN A COUNTRY WITH WHICH IT SHARES A 910-KILOMETER BORDER” Stressing that in the...
Speaking at the key delivery ceremony for 5113 post-quake houses, President Erdoğan said: “We are not only building houses in the quake-hit region, which has turned into the largest construction site in the world; but also building brand new living spaces with schools, health centers, bazaars, markets, green areas and parks.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the key delivery ceremony for 5113 post-quake houses in Gaziantep. “If we want to leave a prosperous Türkiye to our children, we must keep our feet firmly on the ground. This does not only apply to foreign policy, defense, or...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated Ambassador Feridun Hadi Sinirlioğlu on his appointment as Secretary General of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). President Erdoğan posted a congratulatory message on his social media account regarding Sinirlioğlu's appointment as OSCE Secretary General. In his message, President Erdoğan said, "I congratulate Ambassador Feridun Hadi Sinirlioğlu on his unanimous appointment as the Secretary General of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) by the 57 member states today, and I wish him success in his duties. I sincerely hope that this appointment will contribute...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan answered reporters’ questions after performing the Friday prayer at Hz. Ali Mosque in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul. “WE UNFORTUNATELY DIDN’T RECEIVE A POSITIVE RESPONSE FROM ASSAD” Asked about his opinions on the latest developments in Syria, President Erdoğan said: “As of now, Idlib, Hama and Homs; and the target is of course Damascus. This march of the opposition continues at the moment. We are following it through both intelligence and media. It is our hope that, I will say that may this march in Syria continue without any accidents and troubles.” ...
President Erdoğan's message was delivered at the 4th Istanbul Education Summit, which was held online with the theme "Education for a Fair and Equitable Society for a Sustainable Future". In his message, President Erdoğan expressed his wish for the summit to be auspicious and continued as follows: "I believe that this year's summit, which will involve observations regarding the inequalities faced by students in numerous countries around the globe as well as discussions on topics such as education and the state, and education and social justice, will yield fruitful outcomes. As of this year, Türkiye's universities offer...
The Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a post on his social media account about the meeting he held with press counsellors at the Presidential Complex. In his post, Head of Communications Altun stated: "Today, we convened a productive meeting with the press counsellors of our ministries and institutions at the Presidential Complex. I would like to thank each and every one of my colleagues who effectively and transparently share the activities of our institutions with the media and the public and who make an outstanding contribution to the promotion of our country. We will continue...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres during the National Security Council meeting. The call addressed regional and global issues. Noting that the Syrian conflict has reached a new phase that is being managed calmly, President Erdoğan stressed that Türkiye’s greatest desire is for Syria not to experience further instability and civilian casualties. President Erdoğan pointed out that the Syrian regime, at this stage, must urgently engage with its own people for a comprehensive political solution. President Erdoğan added that Türkiye will continue its efforts to...