Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a post on his social media account in which he wished Washington representative of Hürriyet newspaper and CNN Türk Yunus Paksoy a speedy recovery. Head of Communications Altun stated the following in his post: "I would like to extend my sincerest get-well wishes to Yunus Paksoy, the Washington representative of Hürriyet newspaper and CNN Türk, who was injured in the course of his journalistic duties by a FETO member. As I conveyed to Mr. Paksoy in our meeting following the heinous attack he endured, our relevant authorities will...
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In a post he shared on his social media account, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan marked the 113th anniversary of the foundation of the Turkish Air Force. President Erdoğan stated the following in his post: "I celebrate the 113th anniversary of the foundation of the Turkish Air Force, one of the world's first aviation organisations, which heroically guards our Sky Homeland. I commemorate our aviation martyrs with mercy and extend my greetings to the members of the Air Force who continue their mission successfully."
Addressing AK Party’s 31st Consultation and Assessment Meeting, President Erdoğan, in reference to Israel’s ongoing atrocities in Gaza, said: “Showing the strongest reaction against the massacres taking place in Gaza since October 7, we are the only country that has taken concrete measures against Israel.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the party’s 31st Consultation and Assessment Meeting in Ankara. “WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN OPEN TO CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM” Emphasizing the importance AK Party attaches to consultation in politics, President Erdoğan stated that the party has embraced...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh of the Government of National Unity of Libya at the Presidential Complex. During the meeting, Türkiye-Libya relations, the latest developments in Libya, Israel's attacks on Palestinian territories, as well as regional and global problems, were discussed. During the meeting, President Erdoğan stated that relations between Türkiye and Libya continue to develop in all fields, that it would be beneficial to start a dialogue process to ensure unity and solidarity in Libya by protecting the legitimacy of the Government of National Unity of Libya, and...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Prime Minister Albin Kurti of Kosovo at the Presidential Complex. Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz and Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler were also present at the reception, which lasted 1 hour and 50 minutes. Statement on the Kosovo-Türkiye meeting During the meeting, Türkiye-Kosovo relations, Israel's attacks on Palestinian territories, as well as regional and global problems were discussed. During the meeting, President Erdoğan highlighted the significance of increasing the trade volume between Türkiye and Kosovo, with the goal of exceeding 1 billion dollars, which currently stands at nearly 750 million dollars....
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary. The call addressed regional and global issues as well as the Türkiye-Hungary relations. Wishing success to Hungary during its European Union term presidency, President Erdoğan noted that Hungary’s support is important in terms of reviving Türkiye’s EU admission process. President Erdoğan congratulated Mr. Orban on his birthday as well.
Speaking at the Exercise EFES-2024, President Erdoğan said: “Since 2002, we have mobilized all kinds of means to maximize the level of indigenous production in defense industry. Thanks to the progress it has made in defense industry, Türkiye has become one of the indispensable actors in its region.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the Exercise EFES-2024 in Izmir. Stating that nearly two thousand friendly military staff from 45 different countries have joined the Exercise EFES-2024 along with the Turkish soldiers, President Erdoğan voiced his pleasure over the increasing interest in the exercise in every area,...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway. The call addressed the Türkiye-Norway relations, the Israeli massacres in the Palestinian territories, notably Gaza, as well as regional and global matters. President Erdoğan noted the need to increase efforts for Israel's reckless attacks, which disregard international law, to be stopped, and for lasting peace in the region. Stating that Norway's decision to recognize Palestine has contributed to sustainable peace, calm and justice in the region and to the vision for a two-state solution, President Erdoğan congratulated the Norwegian...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Simon Harris of Ireland. The call addressed the Türkiye-Ireland relations, Israel's systematic attacks in Palestine, aid activities for Gaza as well as regional and global matters. Voicing his appreciation over Ireland's recognition of Palestine as a state, President Erdoğan stated that this move will add strength to the efforts for a two state solution and the establishment of peace and justice in the region. Pointing to the need, in order for a just and lasting solution, for steps that will force Israel to obey the international law,...