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President Erdoğan meets with Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar, who is in Türkiye for an official visit, at the Dolmabahçe Presidential Office in Istanbul. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/140169/president-erdogan-meets-with-qatar-emir-sheikh-tamim-

Director of Communications Altun: In the midst of global instability, Türkiye has emerged as an island of stability

Speaking at the "Türkiye as a Stabilising Power in the Age of Global Uncertainty Conference" at the Kahramanmaraş Fair Centre as part of the 8th International Book and Culture Fair, Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun stated that 2002 marked the beginning of a challenge to the pro-Western capitulatory order. At the start of his speech, Director of Communications Altun wished Allah's mercy once more on the Martyr Specialist Sergeant Kürşat Sert and patience to the martyr's family. Director of Communications Altun stated that the martyr's family, fully comprehending the meaning of martyrdom, received the news of...

President Erdoğan opens Zeytinburnu Nation’s Garden and Ice Rink

Addressing the opening ceremony of Zeytinburnu Nation’s Garden and Ice Rink, President Erdoğan said: “Istanbul, Mehmed the Conqueror’s legacy to our nation, is a favorite city of not only our country but of the entire region and the world. Every service and every investment we introduce in this city translates into outputs with implications for the whole country and beyond.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the opening ceremony of Zeytinburnu Nation’s Garden and Ice Rink in Istanbul. Making a speech at the ceremony, President Erdoğan said: “Istanbul, Mehmed the Conqueror’s legacy to our...

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

Regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin's statements on establishing a large natural gas centre in Türkiye, President Erdoğan said, "Certainly, Thrace is regarded as the most important location for this. We directed our Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, as well as the corresponding Russian organisation, to collaborate with President Putin. The work will be carried out there. We hope to establish this distribution facility wherever the most appropriate location is." On his return flight from the 6th Summit of the Conference on Cooperation and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), held in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, President...

Director of Communications Altun speaks at the inauguration of the 8th International Book and Culture Fair

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "Contrary to popular belief, reading remains an important component of our daily lives. Its significance is growing. Reading rates are not decreasing. Books are becoming an increasingly valued cultural asset." Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun spoke at the inauguration of the 8th International Book and Culture Fair held at the Kahramanmaraş Fair Centre. Starting his speech by wishing Allah's mercy on martyr Specialist Sergeant Kürşat Sert, Director of Communications Altun said, "Our martyrs are noble souls who have made a great contribution with their blood to make...

President Erdoğan emphasises “Asia Anew Initiative”

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared a post on his social media account upon his return home after his contacts in Kazakhstan. President Erdoğan noted that with the Asia Anew Initiative, cooperation with continental countries will continue on bilateral and regional platforms. “We returned to our country after completing the Türkiye-Kazakhstan High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council and the Astana Summit of the Conference on Cooperation on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia. With our Asia Anew Initiative, we will continue cooperating with continental countries on bilateral and regional platforms,” said President Erdoğan.

Director of Communications Altun speaks to Qatar News Agency (QNA)

Prior to the visit of Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar to Türkiye at the invitation of our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun spoke to the state-run Qatari news agency QNA in which he said, "Our joint coordination with friendly and brotherly Qatar will be crucial in resolving regional and international conflicts." When asked, "Qatar and Türkiye have solid brotherly ties and a robust strategic partnership. How do you read the visit of the country's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to Türkiye in light of regional and...

President Erdoğan makes assessments during his meeting with Putin

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Vladimir Putin of Russia met as part of their contacts in Kazakhstan's capital, Astana, on the occasion of the 6th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) and made statements. President Erdoğan stated that if he attends, they will have another opportunity to meet with Putin in Samarkand in the future. Emphasising that the development of Ro-Ro transportation to Russian ports, particularly Novorossiysk, and the launch of RO-PAX ferry services, will create a multiplier effect in bilateral trade, President Erdoğan said: "Akkuyu is a critical...

President Erdoğan meets with President Putin of Russia

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Astana for the Sixth Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), met with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. Speaking at the meeting, President Erdoğan noted that the launch of ro-ro and ro-pax transportation to Russian ports would boost bilateral trade, and said: “Akkuyu is an important step in this process. As you have said, the possible opening of the first turbine of Akkuyu in the first quarter of the next year will create a distinct impact in the world. In the meantime, we have also...