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“We are determinedly taking the steps aimed at overcoming the problems caused by inflation”

Addressing AK Party’s provincial heads, President Erdoğan said: “We are determinedly taking the steps aimed at overcoming the problems caused by inflation in our citizens’ lives. We have started to see the positive outcomes of the measures we have taken.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at a meeting with the provincial heads of the Justice and Development (AK) Party in Ankara. Underscoring that the healing of the wounds of the February 6 earthquakes was on top of their agenda, President Erdoğan said: “We can never allow those earthquakes, described as the disaster of the century,...

“We have mobilized all the means of our state for the reconstruction of the earthquake zone”

Speaking at the Adıyaman Urban Transformation Project Groundbreaking Ceremony, President Erdoğan said: “We have mobilized all the means of our state and nation for the reconstruction of the earthquake zone and for the fulfillment of the needs of quake victims. We have constantly followed the process by visiting the region at various times.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed via videoconference from the Presidential Complex the Adıyaman Urban Transformation Project Groundbreaking Ceremony and Adıyaman Hastane Grade-Separated Junction Opening Ceremony. President Erdoğan stressed that the country has never fallen into despair during or in the aftermath...

President Erdoğan sends video message to “3rd Summit of the International Crimea Platform”

President Erdoğan: "We continue to support the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine." President Erdoğan sent a video message to "3rd Summit of the International Crimea Platform" Starting his speech by extending his most heartfelt greetings to President Volodymr ZELENSKYY of Ukraine, heads of state and government, Leader of the Crimean Tatar Turks and Member of Parliament of Ukraine, MUSTAFA KIRIMOĞLU, and other participants, President Erdoğan expressed immense pleasure to address the third Summit of the International Crimea Platform, albeit via video message. President Erdoğan emphasized his belief that this Platform, which was established...

President Erdoğan attends Gendarmerie and Coast Guard Academy Graduation Ceremony

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the Gendarmerie and Coast Guard Academy Officers and Noncommissioned Officers Graduation Ceremony in Ankara. Making a speech at the ceremony, President Erdoğan congratulated all the officers and noncommissioned officers who successfully completed the 2022-2023 academic year, adding that a total of 791 officers and 3,019 noncommissioned officers graduated from the Academy this year. Reminding that 3,112 officers and 22,835 noncommissioned officers had thus far joined the Gendarmerie, and 351 officers and 960 noncommissioned officers the Coast Guard, President Erdoğan noted: “Likewise, 44 international students from friendly and allied countries have completed their academic educations and returned to their countries....

“Türkiye’s huge infrastructure drive in the past 21 years has distinguished our contractors in the global competition”

Speaking at Turkish Contractors Association International Contracting Services Award Ceremony, President Erdoğan said: “Türkiye’s huge infrastructure drive in the past 21 years has distinguished our contractors in the global competition in terms of both experience and equipment.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the Turkish Contractors Association International Contracting Services Award Ceremony in Ankara. “I have no doubt that our country’s potential deserves much more in the contracting sector as in every field,” President Erdoğan said. Stating that underdeveloped and developing countries still need infrastructure, President Erdoğan also noted that developed countries...

“UN Peacekeeping Force soldiers’ intervention in the TRNC is never acceptable to us”

Addressing citizens following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “The physical intervention by soldiers of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in the sovereign territory of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) is never acceptable to us.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex. Making remarks regarding the issues addressed during the cabinet meeting, President Erdoğan said: “As Türkiye, we assume mediating and facilitating roles in regional and global crises. We work to protect our interests and contribute to global peace without raising tensions or...

President Erdoğan answers journalists’ questions on his return flight from Hungary

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan answered journalists' questions and commented on the recent developments on his return flight from Hungary. President Erdoğan stated that he had concluded his visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, adding, "I would like to thank all of our Hungarian friends, particularly Prime Minister Orban and President Novák of Hungary, for their gracious hospitality to me and my delegation." President Erdoğan indicated that their visit allowed them to share the joy of the friendly Hungarian people in their national day celebrations. President Erdoğan noted that Budapest is...

Türkiye and Hungary sign natural gas export agreement

Under the terms of the agreement, Türkiye will export natural gas via pipeline to a non-bordering European country for the first time. The two nations came to an agreement regarding the export of natural gas from Türkiye to Hungary. In line with Türkiye's strategic objectives in the energy sector and its vision of becoming a natural gas hub, it was announced that BOTAŞ and MVM CEEnergy, a state-owned company in Hungary, had signed a historic natural gas export agreement. According to the statement, Burhan Özcan, General Manager and Chairman of the Board of Directors of BOTAŞ Petroleum...