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“We have endeavored to improve the rights and freedoms of our nation”

Addressing citizens in Muğla, President Erdoğan said: “We have worked to remedy the shortcomings in our country’s infrastructure, which were the result of centuries of neglect. We have endeavored to improve the rights and freedoms of our nation. We have reaped the fruits of our progress in democracy and development by growing our country three times in 21 years and boosting the self-confidence of our people.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed citizens at the party’s rally in Muğla. “We have worked to remedy the shortcomings in our country...

“Türkiye has become a leading global healthcare hub”

Speaking at the opening ceremony of Antalya City Hospital, President Erdoğan said: “We are determined to put city hospitals as unique healing centers at our nation’s disposal. Our citizens used to go abroad for diagnosis and treatment. But, Türkiye has now become one of the leading global healthcare hubs in almost every branch.”   President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the opening ceremony of Antalya City Hospital.   Stating that the 1,500-bed capacity Antalya City Hospital equipped with the most advanced medical technologies will significantly contribute to Antalya, one of the most valuable trademarks...

“Antalya is turning into a global star of diplomacy”

Addressing citizens in Antalya, President Erdoğan said: “Antalya is turning into a global star of not only tourism and agriculture but also diplomacy. The Antalya Diplomacy Forum, the third edition of which has started yesterday, is one of the signs of this ascent. Such events help increase our city’s brand value, as well.”   President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed citizens at the party’s rally in Antalya.   Noting that Antalya, with its tourism, agriculture, trade and, most importantly, with its people add value and peace to Türkiye, President...

President Erdoğan meets with President Osmani-Sadriu of Kosovo

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu of Kosovo, who is in Türkiye for the 3rd Antalya Diplomacy Forum. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/151426/president-erdogan-meets-with-president-osmani-sadriu-of-kosovo

President Erdoğan meets with President Mohamud of Somalia

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia, who is in Türkiye for the 3rd Antalya Diplomacy Forum. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/151419/president-erdogan-meets-with-president-mohamud-of-somalia

Deputy Director of Communications Özdemir speaks at Antalya Diplomacy Forum

Deputy Director of Communications Çağatay Özdemir participated as a guest in an interview moderated by Prof Nancy Snow from California State University at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2024, where he answered various questions posed to him. Noting that he authored a book on Türkiye's soft power practices, Özdemir emphasised that Türkiye has put soft power practices at the centre since the 2000s and thus emerged as a leader that bases its policies both in foreign policy and in other fields within certain frameworks. Stating that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's position in this regard and the importance he...

President Erdoğan meets with President Rajoelina of Madagascar

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar, who is in Türkiye for the 3rd Antalya Diplomacy Forum. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/151413/president-erdogan-meets-with-president-rajoelina-of-madagascar

President Erdoğan meets with Members of Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidential Council

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidential Council Members Zeljko Komsic, Željka Cvijanović and Denis Bećirović, who are in Türkiye for the 3rd Antalya Diplomacy Forum. Türkiye-Bosnia and Herzegovina relations, regional issues and global matters were discussed at the meeting.  Stating that the preservation of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s unity, peace and stability as well as the deepening of the Türkiye-Bosnia and Herzegovina relations are of utmost importance for Türkiye, President Erdoğan noted that Türkiye will increasingly maintain its determined, sincere and constructive contributions to that end.  ...

President Erdoğan meets with IKRG President Barzani

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Nechirvan Barzani of the Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan was also present at the meeting. https://tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/151402/president-erdogan-meets-with-ikrg-president-barzani