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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar. The call addressed the Türkiye-Qatar relations, global and regional issues, Israel’s attacks on Gaza, and the humanitarian situation. President Erdoğan stressed that the Islamic world should increase its efforts in unity to stop Israel’s brutal attacks and hold Israel to account for its crimes against humanity. President Erdoğan stated that it is of vital importance to immediately restrain Israel and act with common sense in order to prevent the tension from spreading across the region. The two...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan extended his congratulations to the Fenerbahçe Alagöz Holding Women's Basketball team for their remarkable achievement of winning the FIBA EuroLeague Women's Final match against ESB Villeneuve of France with a score of 106-73. This victory marks their second consecutive championship title. In his congratulatory message posted on his social media account, President Erdoğan expressed: "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Fenerbahçe Alagöz Holding Women's Basketball Team and the entire Fenerbahçe community for their historic accomplishment of winning the FIBA EuroLeague Women Championship for the second year in a row....

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with many leaders during the Eid al-Fitr week, including President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. President Erdoğan held an intense diplomatic traffic during the Eid al-Fitr week. Bilateral ties, regional and global issues were discussed, with Gaza being the main focus of the talks. President Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan, expressed his determination to develop bilateral relations in all areas, and prayed for Allah's mercy on those...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sent a letter on Palestine to Pope Francis, Spiritual Leader of Catholic Christians.  President Erdoğan stated the following in his letter: "Your Holiness Pope Francis, On the occasion of your reception of the President of Religious Affairs, I would like to convey my respect and affection. I am pleased to witness that the historically deep relations between Türkiye and the Holy See are increasingly gaining momentum. Türkiye, while supporting the territorial integrity of Ukraine since the illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014, with its motto of humanitarian diplomacy, has also been, and...

Director of Communications Altun said that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke with President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine, saying, "No matter what, we will stand firm against Israel's barbaric attacks on Gaza, and Israel will certainly pay for its cruelty." Presidency's Director of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, participated in the TRT Haber live broadcast and responded to the airstrike by the Israeli army on the TRT Arabi team vehicle preparing for broadcasting in Nuseirat camp in Gaza. Director of Communications Altun stated that the atrocities perpetrated by Israel against innocents, civilians, health workers, and journalists in Gaza have been witnessed...

Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a post on his social media account regarding the Israeli airstrike on the TRT Arabi team.  Director of Communications Altun stated the following in his post: "Israel continues its callous attacks on journalists. Israel today targeted our Arabic news channel TRT Arabi team’s vehicle. The team’s cameraman Sami Shehada underwent a leg amputation. I extend my sincerest prayers and wishes to Sami and the entire team. Israel’s deliberate targeting of journalists has been well documented by international organizations. They are not only conducting ethnic cleansing in Gaza but also...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Head of Hamas Political Bureau Ismail Haniyeh.   President Erdoğan extended Mr. Haniyeh his condolences for his three children and three grandchildren, who died a martyr’s death in Israel’s attack.    President Erdoğan stressed that Israel will definitely be held to account before law for the crimes of humanity it has been committing.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia.   The call addressed regional and global issues as well as the Türkiye-Malaysia bilateral relations.   President Erdoğan stated that the pressure on Israel and its supporters has increased as a result of joint efforts by the Islamic world and that efforts in support of peace and Palestine should continue with determination.    The two leaders also exchanged Eid al-Fitr greetings during the call.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria. The call addressed regional and global issues as well as the Türkiye-Algeria bilateral relations. President Erdoğan stressed that Türkiye stands ready to increase its joint efforts with Algeria for the establishment of a lasting ceasefire between Israel and Palestine, for the uninterruptedly delivery of humanitarian aid to the region and for a just solution on the basis of two states. The two leaders also exchanged Eid al-Fitr greetings during the call.