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“There is no place for terror and its dark shadow in the future of Türkiye”

Addressing AK Party’s provincial heads, President Erdoğan said: “We expect it to be understood by all that there is no place for terror and its dark shadow in the future of Türkiye. We, together with the institution of politics, the parliament, the civil society, the press, academia and the whole nation, want to build a Türkiye where there is no terror and violence.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the AK Party’s Provincial Heads Meeting in Ankara. “WE WANT TO BUILD A TÜRKİYE...

Head of Communications Altun addresses the General Assembly of Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union

Presidency's Head of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, attended the official inauguration of the 61st General Assembly of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) held in Istanbul and delivered a speech. Head of Communications Altun noted that ABU has filled a critical gap, and its activities encouraged the expansion of the broadcasting sector in the Asia-Pacific region over the course of its 60-year history and emphasised its critical role in the promotion of media freedom and diversity. Mentioning rapid transformations and changes the world had experienced since the 1960s when ABU began its operations, Head of Communications Altun stated that the established order...

President Erdoğan receives Ukrainian FM Sybiha

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha of Ukraine at the Presidential Complex. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan was also present at the meeting.  Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

“We will enhance Türkiye on the basis of democracy, justice and freedoms”

Speaking at the 54th Muhktars Meeting in Istanbul, President Erdoğan said: “We will enhance Türkiye on the basis of democracy, brotherhood, justice and freedoms, as we have done until today. And I believe that we will do this with your support, my mukhtar brothers and sisters.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the 54th Muhktars Meeting in Istanbul. “We will enhance Türkiye on the basis of democracy, brotherhood, justice and freedoms, as we have done until today. And I believe that we will do this with your support, my mukhtar brothers and sisters,” President...

“We want to improve our cooperation with Germany in defense industry”

Speaking at a joint press conference with Chancellor Scholz of Germany, President Erdoğan said: “One of the important topics we have focused on with Mr. Chancellor Scholz has been our cooperation in defense industry. We want to improve our cooperation, leaving behind some setbacks experienced in the past in the supply of defense industry products.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany held a joint press conference following their bilateral meeting at Dolmabahçe Presidential Office in Istanbul. Voicing his pleasure over hosting Chancellor Scholz of Germany and his delegation in Türkiye, President Erdo...

President Erdoğan commemorates Alija Izetbegović

In a post shared on his social media account, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan commemorated Alija Izetbegović, the first President of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a remarkable visionary and a man of cause. In his post, President Erdoğan said: "On the anniversary of his passing, I commemorate Alija Izetbegović, a valiant soldier on the battlefield, a wise leader who guided his nation to independence, the first President of the brotherly country of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a remarkable visionary and a man of cause, with longing and compassion."

President Erdoğan meets with Chancellor Scholz of Germany

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany, who is paying a working visit to Türkiye, at Dolmabahçe Presidential Office in Istanbul. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

President Erdoğan congratulates Azerbaijan on its Independence Day

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared a message on his social media account on the occasion of the Independence Day of Azerbaijan. In his post, President Erdoğan said, "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Azerbaijan, our dear brother and friend, with whom we have the understanding of one nation and two states, on the occasion of Azerbaijan's Independence Day, October 18. I convey greetings and affection from Türkiye to President Ilham Aliyev, my esteemed brother, and to all the people of Azerbaijan." President Erdoğan also included the image of Turkish and Azerbaijani flags in his post.

President Erdoğan receives Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Iran and Russia

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov of Russia, Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov of Azerbaijan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan of Armenia, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi of Iran, who are in Türkiye for the 3+3 Regional Cooperation Platform meeting, at Dolmabahçe Presidential Office.   During the meeting, the permanent peace process in the South Caucasus and regional and global issues were discussed.   President Erdoğan emphasised that Türkiye values the platform established for addressing regional issues through dialogue, expressing satisfaction with the positive transformations occurring in...