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Joint Statement by the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the President of the Russian Federation, and the President of the Republic of Türkiye

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Vladimir Putin, and President of the Republic of Türkiye, H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan gathered in Tehran on 19 July 2022 for a Tripartite Summit within the framework of Astana format. The Presidents: 1. Discussed the current situation on the ground in Syria, reviewed the developments following the last virtual summit on 1July 2020 and reiterated their determination to enhance the trilateral coordination in light of their agreements as well as the conclusions of foreign ministers and representatives’ meetings. Also, examined the...

“Our fight against terrorist organizations will continue permanently”

Addressing a joint press conference following the 7th Tripartite Summit in the Astana Format, President Erdoğan said: “As Türkiye, we see no difference between terrorist organizations such as DAESH or the PKK/PYD/YPG. We reject the rationale of using one as a proxy to fight the other. Our fight against terrorist organizations will continue permanently without caring where they operate and who supports them.”   “WE SEE NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS” Noting that they reviewed the works aimed at establishing an environment of peace and stability in Syria, President Erdoğan said that they discussed the...

“We are determined to eradicate from Syria the malicious groups that threaten our national security”

Speaking at the opening of the 7th Tripartite Summit in the Astana Format, President Erdoğan said: “We are determined to eradicate from Syria the malicious groups that threaten our national security. We expect the Russian Federation and Iran as Astana guarantors to support Türkiye in this fight.”  President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the opening of the 7th Tripartite Summit in the Astana Format held in Tehran. “FIGHT AGAINST ALL TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED UNINTERRUPTEDLY” Drawing attention to the challenges caused by the Syrian crisis, President Erdoğan said: “The Astana platform...

Joint statement following 7th Meeting of Türkiye-Iran High-Level Cooperation Council

A joint statement was released following the 7th Meeting of the Türkiye-Iran High-Level Cooperation Council held at the Sa'dabad Historical-Cultural Complex in Tehran under the co-chairmanship of President Erdoğan and President Raisi of Iran. In the statement released following the 7th Meeting of the Türkiye-Iran High-Level Cooperation Council co-chaired by President Erdoğan and President Raisi of Iran, a message of cooperation was delivered on a variety of issues ranging from terrorism to irregular migration and the global food crisis. The statement emphasised the existence and continuation of the parties' brotherhood and friendship relations over the last...

Türkiye-Iran-Russia Trilateral Summit kicks off

The "Seventh Trilateral Summit Meeting in Astana Format" between Türkiye, Iran and Russia, hosted by President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran, has begun at the Tehran International Conference Hall.  Raisi, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Vladimir Putin of Russia attend the meeting. Prior to the summit, President Erdoğan posed for a family photo with Raisi and Putin. The delegations of the three countries were also present in the meeting hall. Following the summit, President Erdogan, Raisi and Putin are expected to make a joint statement.

Meeting between President Erdoğan and President Putin of Russia ends

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's tete-a-tete meeting at the Tehran International Conference Hall with President Vladimir Putin of Russia, who is in Iran on the margins of the Trilateral Astana Summit, ended. Putin thanked President Erdoğan for his efforts to mediate grain exports and food issues across the Black Sea. Putin stated after the meeting that he and President Erdoğan had not been able to meet face-to-face for about a year but that they had talked on the phone often during that time. Stating that his Russian and Turkish colleagues are always in touch, Putin said, "Despite everything,...

“We will achieve 30 billion dollars in the Türkiye-Iran bilateral trade volume”

Holding a joint press conference with President Raisi of Iran, President Erdoğan drew attention to the two countries’ target of 30 billion dollars in trade volume, and said: “We have reached 7.5 billion dollars as of now. And I believe that we will achieve 30 billion dollars with the resolute march of the two countries.”  President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi of Iran held a joint press conference at the Sa'dabad Historical-Cultural Complex following the 7th Meeting of the Türkiye-Iran High Level Cooperation Council in Tehran. “WE HAVE REACHED 7.5 BILLION DOLLARS IN BILATERAL TRADE VOLUME” President...

Türkiye and Iran sign eight agreements

Eight agreements were signed between Türkiye and Iran in the presence of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye and President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran. The signing ceremony of the agreements began following the 7th Meeting of the Türkiye-Iran High-Level Cooperation Council held at the Sa’dabad Complex. In this context, "Comprehensive Long Term Cooperation Agreement Between Türkiye and Iran", "Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran on Cooperation in the field of Diplomatic Archives", "Administrative Agreement between the Government of the Republic...