During the call, bilateral relations, regional and global issues, and the need to strengthen cooperation in these areas were stressed. Sweden's potential membership in NATO was also discussed during the call, which covered the most recent developments in Russia. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that, while Sweden is taking steps in the right direction, particularly with the amendment in anti-terrorism legislation, supporters of the PKK/PYD/YPG in Sweden continue to freely organise demonstrations praising terrorism, recruit members, and provide financial resources to terrorist organisations, and that this is unacceptable for Türkiye.
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared a post on social media on the occasion of Eid al-Adha: Concerning the Eid al-Adha, President Erdoğan said: “I wish Eid al-Adha may lead to auspicious developments for our families, nation, the Islamic world and the entire humanity,” and noted: “I wholeheartedly congratulate our nation’s Eid al-Ahda. I wish Eid al-Adha may lead to auspicious developments for our families, nation, the Islamic world and the entire humanity.”
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held phone calls with the leaders of several countries and exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. Oman President Erdoğan spoke by phone with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman. The leaders exchanged eid greetings during the call. President Erdoğan praised Oman's constructive attitude towards conflicts in our region. Qatar President Erdoğan spoke by phone with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar. The two leaders exchanged Eid al-Adha greetings during the call. Sudan President Erdoğan spoke by phone with Chairman of the Sovereignty Council of...
Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a post on his social media account regarding the remarks made by a detained journalist about the terrorist organisation PKK's ringleader Abdullah Öcalan. Director of Communications Altun said, "Communication is a human right. It is non-negotiable. Freedom of expression is also indispensable for us," and he remarked that these rights included the liberty to seek, receive, and disseminate information and ideas without interference. Director of Communications Altun noted the following: "Freedom of expression and thought does not and cannot involve making propaganda for terrorist organisations and praising terrorists. This is merely an act...
In a message on Eid al-Adha, President Erdoğan said: “Now that we have left behind the May 14 and May 28 elections, we have the opportunity to focus more on our nation’s problems. From now on, we will dedicate all our energy and time to developing Türkiye and meeting our nation’s demands.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a message on Eid al-Adha. “I WISH EID AL-ADHA MAY LEAD TO AUSPICIOUS DEVELOPMENTS FOR THE ENTIRE HUMANITY” “We thank Allah for letting us reach another Eid al-Adha in peace and health. I wish Eid al-Adha may lead to auspicious...
Director of Communications Altun: “The so-called news the Reuters news agency provided to its subscribers consisting of a script containing baseless claims aimed at Bilal Erdoğan is a black mark from the perspective of the history of journalism.” The Presidency's Director of Communications shared a post on his social media with respect to the news provided by Reuters news agency on Bilal Erdoğan, the son of President Erdoğan. Altun stated the following: “Today, the Reuters news agency provided its subscribers with the title of a special file aimed at Bilal Erdoğan, the son of our President,...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece. Congratulating PM Mitsotakis on his election success, President Erdoğan voiced his wish that the new era may be auspicious for the Türkiye-Greece relations. It was also noted during the call that having strong governments with renewed public confidence in office in both countries presented an opportunity for the future of the bilateral relations.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. The call addressed the latest developments in Russia. It was noted that the termination of the tensions in Russia has prevented the occurrence of irrevocable humanitarian tragedies in the Ukrainian field. The wish for the developments in Russia to constitute a new milestone in the path to a just peace in Ukraine was conveyed to NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg. Sweden’s NATO membership was also discussed during the call. It was stressed that Türkiye maintains its constructive stance regarding Sweden’s membership but that legislative...
The call addressed the latest developments in Russia. President Erdoğan underscored the importance of acting with common sense. It was stressed during the call that no one should take it upon themselves to take action in the face of the situation in Russia. In this sense, we as Türkiye stand ready to do our part in order for the incidents to be resolved in a calm and peaceful manner, President Erdoğan noted.