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“The continuation of the ceasefire in Gaza is crucial for the peace of the entire world”

Speaking at the G20 Session II: “A resilient world,” President Erdoğan said: “The continuation of the ceasefire in Gaza, achieved through the efforts of US President Trump and the contributions of leading regional countries, is crucial not only for the Palestinian people but also for the peace of the entire world. According to UN data, the destruction caused by Israel in Gaza has set back Palestine's development efforts by at least 70 years.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered remarks at the G20 Session II: “A resilient world” in in Johannesburg, South Africa. “Following the devastating earthquakes we experienced on...

Statement regarding President Erdoğan’s meeting with Prime Minister Carney of Canada

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Johannesburg, South Africa for the G20 Summit, met with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada. During the meeting, bilateral relations between Türkiye and Canada as well as regional and global issues were discussed. In the meeting, President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye is working to enhance cooperation with Canada in all areas and aims to deepen relations in sectors such as trade, energy, technology, and air transportation. Noting that, as two allies, we wish further to advance defense industry cooperation between Türkiye and Canada, President Erdoğan emphasized that...

Statement regarding President Erdoğan’s meeting with PM Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Johannesburg, South Africa for the G20 Summit, met with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali of Ethiopia. The meeting addressed Türkiye–Ethiopia bilateral relations, as well as regional and global issues. In the meeting, President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye is working to advance its relations with Ethiopia in many areas, particularly trade, and expressed his belief that cooperation will reach even higher levels with the steps to be taken. President Erdoğan also underlined the importance of further developing the ground for reconciliation established between Ethiopia and Somalia through the...

“We need deeper international cooperation for the revival of global trade”

Addressing the G20 Summit’s session, which focused on ‘inclusive and sustainable economic growth, leaving no one behind’, and on ‘building economies; the role of trade; financing for development and the debt burden’, President Erdoğan said: “We need deeper international cooperation, new political means and sustainable supply chains for the revival of global trade. I consider it to be important to strengthen the international trade rules in a way that supports development, and particularly to confirm our commitment to the World Trade Organization’s principle of special and differential treatment.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the G20 Summit...

G20 Summit kicks off in South Africa

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the G20 Summit held under the main theme of “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability” in Johannesburg, the Republic of South Africa. Upon his arrival at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, the venue of the summit, President Erdoğan was welcomed by President Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

President Erdoğan in South Africa

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has arrived in Johannesburg, where he will attend the G20 Summit on November 22-23, 2025. Upon his arrival at the OR Tambo International Airport, President Erdoğan was welcomed by Minister of Human Settlements of South Africa, Thembisile Simelane, Türkiye’s Ambassador to Pretoria Kezban Nilvana Darama Yıldırımgeç and other officials. Accompanying President Erdoğan on his visit are First Lady Emine Erdoğan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan and Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye