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“Our resilience in the face of the global economic crisis proves that we have been following the right path”

Addressing the Economic Transformation and New Paradigms Summit, President Erdoğan said: “Our resilience and our moves in the face of the global economic crisis, which was triggered by the pandemic and has been aggravated by the war, prove that we have been following the right path.”  President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the Economic Transformation and New Paradigms Summit at Dolmabahçe Office in Istanbul. President Erdoğan stated that the world is working to understand and adapt to the challenges brought about by the post-pandemic and war period. Noting that Türkiye, as it...

President Erdoğan meets with counterparts from Kyrgyzstan and TRNC

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan and President Ersin Tatar of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), both of whom were in Bursa’s İznik district for the 4th World Nomad Games. President Erdoğan met President Japarov of Kyrgyzstan in the nomad tent following the opening ceremony of the 4thWorld Nomad Games. President Erdoğan received Chairman Yerlan Zh. Koshanov of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan, in addition to meeting with President Tatar of the TRNC. President Erdoğan was presented with a horse from Kyrgyzstan as...

President Erdoğan, President Vladimir Putin of Russia talk over phone

The call addressed the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war.  President Erdoğan expressed his pleasure over the successful exchange of war prisoners between Russia and Ukraine, carried out after a long period of preparation, as well as over the functioning of the Istanbul agreement, finalized with the contributions of the United Nations.  Stressing that an extension to the mechanism, due to expire in November, would be of common benefit, President Erdoğan added that works are underway for the uninterrupted export of Russian fertilizer and grains as well.  Drawing attention to the need for the de-escalation...

President Erdoğan attends opening ceremony of World Nomad Games

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the opening ceremony of the World Nomad Games in the Iznik district of Bursa. Speaking at the ceremony, President Erdoğan said: “I consider this organization, which spreads the nomad games to the entire world, to be important in terms of its mission to leave the ancient heritage of humanity to future generations. I congratulate all who have contributed to the organization of the World Nomad Games, during which our youth and guests will have many experiences from sports and arts to gastronomy and traditional sports. I wish success to the athletes, who will...

President Erdoğan attends TESK’s 21st General Assembly

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the 21st General Assembly of the Confederation of Turkish Tradesmen and Craftsmen (TESK) in Ankara.  Addressing the General Assembly, President Erdoğan drew attention to the highest inflation rates of the last 40-50 years in the U.S. and Europe, and said: “The Russia-Ukraine war, which started in February, has been added on top of all these problems. Due to the conflicts, the energy prices have increased to astronomical levels and the threat of food crisis have reached a dreadful level. Countries with limited agricultural production, African and Central Asia countries in particular,...

President Erdoğan on CNN TÜRK-Kanal D joint broadcast

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made remarks and answered questions on current national and international issues in an interview broadcast live on CNN TÜRK and Kanal D. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/139888/president-erdogan-on-cnn-turk-kanal-d-joint-broadcast

Statement by National Security Council

"It was called upon to reverse the decision (the decision of the USA to lift the arms embargo against the Greek Cypriot Administration), which will adversely affect the peace and equilibrium in the Eastern Mediterranean and which is also against the spirit of alliance."  A statement was issued following the National Security Council (NSC) meeting at the Presidential Complex, which was chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.  The NSC Statement emphasised that the circles encouraging Greece to arm the islands with non-military status were invited to use common sense. The statement indicates that during the meeting, the...

NSC convenes at the Presidential Complex

The National Security Council (NSC) convened under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Complex. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/139879/nsc-convenes-at-the-presidential-complex

“We have become the global star of healthcare with our infrastructure for higher-quality services and our highly-qualified personnel”

Making a speech at the opening ceremony of Ankara Etlik City Hospital, President Erdoğan said: “We have now become the global star of healthcare with our public and private hospitals on a par with the world, our doctors whose diligence and competence are appreciated by all, our infrastructure for higher-quality services, and our highly-qualified personnel.”  President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the opening ceremony of Ankara Etlik City Hospital. Noting that Türkiye, unlike many other developed countries, successfully managed the pandemic, the biggest health crisis of the century, thanks to its extensive network and robust infrastructure in...