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....
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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,...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Exhibition at the Nation’s Library at the Presidential Complex. Engaging with the works in the exhibition hall, President Erdoğan was briefed by Murat Bardakçı, a member of the Presidency's Cultural and Arts Policies Council. After visiting the exhibition, President Erdoğan posed for photos with students. President Erdoğan was accompanied by Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy and Presidency’s Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy. The call addressed Türkiye-Italy relations, Israel’s atrocities in Palestinian territories, and regional and global issues. President Erdoğan stressed that pressure must be stepped up to stop Israel’s brutal attacks on Palestine and force the Israeli administration to abide by the international law. President Erdoğan described Türkiye’s priorities as the immediate declaration of permanent ceasefire in Gaza as well as the release of hostages and prisoners and the uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza. President Erdoğan also...
Addressing AK Party’s parliamentary group meeting, President Erdoğan drew attention to Israel’s attack on a refugee camp in Rafah, and said: “If the future of the world is to be left to the discretion of five countries, what are all those giant buildings for? Why bother spending that much money, or employing that many people? The United Nations has failed to protect its own personnel and aid workers, let alone stop the genocide. Not only the humanity, but also the UN, along with its spirit, has died in Gaza.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared a message to mark the 571st anniversary of the conquest of İstanbul. President Erdoğan stated that the conquest of Istanbul was one of the greatest victories in world and Turkish history and said, "I commemorate the 571st anniversary of the conquest of İstanbul. Understanding the spirit of the conquest requires knowledge of how this blessed victory was achieved. Following the conquest, which allowed our dear country to establish itself on a continent thanks to the military prowess and tenacity of our valiant army, İstanbul developed into a hub where many religions and cultures...