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President ErdoÄŸan extends his condolences to the people of Palestine

President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan extended his condolences to the people of Palestine for the fire that broke out at a building in the Jabalia Refugee Camp in the northern Gaza Strip, resulting in the deaths of 21 people. In a post shared on his social media account, President ErdoÄŸan said, " We are deeply saddened by the tragic fire incident that took place in Gaza and claimed the lives of 21 of our Palestinian brothers, including children. I wish Allah's mercy upon the victims who died in the painful accident, patience to their families, a speedy recovery to the injured, and...

Türkiye’s role in extending the Black Sea Grain Initiative receives high praise

Many countries, including the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU), appraised Ankara for its commitment to extending the Black Sea Grain Initiative in line with the decision taken between Türkiye, the United Nations (UN), the Russian Federation and Ukraine. Türkiye continues to play an active role in global grain shipment, interrupted by the war between Russia and Ukraine. The grain shipment agreement, carried out under the coordination of Ankara for the solution of the global food crisis, was signed in İstanbul on July 22, under the auspices of President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan, between Ukraine, Russia, TÃ...

Antonio Guterres says without Türkiye’s commitment the initiative would never have been born

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres thanked President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Türkiye after the extension of the grain deal between Russia and Ukraine and said, "Without their generosity and commitment, this initiative would never have been born." In a statement posted on his social media account following the 120-day extension of the grain deal signed by Russia and Ukraine through the mediation of Türkiye and the United Nations, UN Secretary-General Guterres expressed his satisfaction with the extension. Thanking President Erdoğan and Türkiye, UN Secretary-General Guterres said, "Without their generosity and commitment, this initiative would...

President ErdoÄŸan, Prime Minister-elect of Israel Netanyahu talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Likud Party Chairman and Prime Minister-elect of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu. Prime Minister-elect Netanyahu called President Erdogan to extend his condolences over the terrorist attack in Istanbul. Prime Minister-elect Netanyahu also noted that Türkiye's mediation efforts between Russia and Ukraine were important to the world. Thanking Prime Minister-elect Netanyahu for his condolence call, President Erdoğan voiced his sadness over the incident in West Bank two days ago. President Erdoğan expressed his wish that the election results in Israel may be auspicious for the country and the region. Highlighting the...

President ErdoÄŸan sends message to Azerbaijan Investment and Youth Entrepreneurship Forum

President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan sent a message to the "Azerbaijan Investment and Youth Entrepreneurship Forum," organised to support young entrepreneurs in Baku by the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF) and the Small and Medium Business Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SMBDA). Representatives of various sectors, decision-makers, and professionals from Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states have convened for a two-day meeting titled "Towards the Future with a Focus on Youth." The participants at the forum were read the message sent by President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan. In his message, President ErdoÄŸan emphasised that the future...

President ErdoÄŸan announces that the Black Sea Initiative has been extended for 120 days

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that in accordance with the resolution reached by Türkiye, the UN, the Russian Federation, and Ukraine, the Black Sea Grain Initiative was extended for an additional 120 days beginning November 19, 2022, as a result of the quadrilateral discussions hosted by Türkiye. In the statement shared on his Twitter account President Erdoğan said the following regarding the Black Sea Initiative: "In accordance with the resolution reached by Türkiye, the UN, the Russian Federation, and Ukraine, the Black Sea Grain Initiative was extended for an additional 120 days beginning November 19, 2022, as a result of the...

President ErdoÄŸan speaks to journalists following G20 Leaders’ Summit

Regarding the terrorist attack on İstiklal Street, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "We will not be discouraged by any provocation, with Allah's permission. No matter what it takes, we always take the necessary steps and will continue to do so. A remark such as 'This attack is related to the impending elections' is a component of the fear scenario that the terrorist organisation is attempting to propagate." President Erdoğan answered Turkish journalists' questions and commented on current events in Bali, Indonesia, where he attended the G20 Leaders' Summit. President Erdoğan remarked that their summit agenda was effectively...

President ErdoÄŸan shares post on G20 Leaders’ Summit

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated upon his return from the G20 Leaders' Summit hosted by Indonesia that Türkiye will continue to contribute to the G20. In the post shared on his social media account, President Erdoğan said, "We have returned to our country after concluding our trip to Indonesia on the occasion of the G20 Leaders' Summit. Türkiye will continue to contribute to the G20, which effectively carries out its leadership role in the face of the global challenges we face." In his post, President Erdoğan also included a video featuring the Turkish flag and...

G20 Leaders’ Summit ends with a call for Russia’s “unconditional withdrawal” from Ukraine

The G20 Leaders' Summit, which brought together the world's largest economies, concluded with a call for Russia to withdraw completely and unconditionally from Ukrainian territory and that this era should not be an era of war. The summit, which brought together G20 leaders on November 15-16 in Indonesia's Island of Bali, focused on the Russian-Ukrainian war, the energy and inflation crisis, the grain corridor, food security and the strengthening of global health systems. The leaders initiated bilateral talks on November 14. On his first day in Bali, President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan met with his Indonesian counterpart, Joko Widodo. The two...