President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan answered questions from members of the press and made statements on current affairs whilst on the flight back from Kazakhstan, where he had travelled to attend the 6th Meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council and the Informal Summit of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS). President Erdoğan expressed his gratitude to President Kassym Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan and the Kazakh authorities, noting that the Kazakh leader extended exceptional hospitality throughout the entire visit. President Erdoğan stated that during the talks in Astana, they had the opportunity to assess relations and regional and...
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The Presidency's Deputy Head of Communications, İlhami Giray Şahin, attended the Specialisation Academy Programme organised in collaboration with the Bolu Provincial Branch of the Turkish Youth Foundation (TÜGVA) and Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University, under the theme "Century of Türkiye" in the university’s conference hall and shared his views on the transformation of communication technologies. Noting that, due to globalisation and the development of digital technologies, social media platforms have become an integral part of daily life, Deputy Head of Communications Şahin stated that these platforms are used extensively for information gathering, socialising, and entertainment. The Deputy...
Prior to the Informal Summit of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS), President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi and the Sapar Tourism Centre in Turkestan. Arriving in the city of Turkestan in Kazakhstan to attend the Informal Summit of the OTS, President Erdoğan joined the cultural tour programme with President Kassym Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan, President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan, President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan and President Tufan Erhürman of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. At the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yesevi, President Erdoğan...
Addressing the Informal Summit of the OTS, President Erdoğan said: “In today’s world, cybersecurity, just like land, air and maritime security, is vital and essential. During our next rotating presidency, we aim to further the coordination and cooperation in the field of cybersecurity within the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the Informal Summit of the Organization of Turkic States, held under the theme of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, in Turkistan, Kazakhstan. “I hope that the Turkic world will continue to strengthen its ties with the Turkish Republic of...
The Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a congratulatory message on his NSosyal account marking the 15 May International Day of Families. In his message, Head of Communications Duran stated: “The family structure, where the values of love, respect, solidarity, and unity are upheld, forms the foundation of a strong society. With President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declaring 2025 as the ‘Year of the Family,’ significant initiatives have been launched to protect and strengthen the institution of the family. In line with this vision, the 2026–2035 period has also been declared the ‘Decade of Family and Population,’ with the aim of...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Turkistan, Kazakhstan for the Informal Summit of the Organization of Turkic States, met with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan. The leaders discussed Türkiye–Uzbekistan bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues. President Erdoğan stated that they would continue working to enhance cooperation between Türkiye and Uzbekistan in all fields, particularly in the defence industry and trade. Noting that he believes the two countries will further strengthen their solidarity on international platforms as well, President Erdoğan invited Mirziyoyev to the Organization of Turkic States Summit and COP31...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has arrived in Turkistan, Kazakhstan to attend the Informal Summit of the Organization of Turkic States. President Erdoğan was welcomed at Turkistan International Airport by State Counsellor of Kazakhstan, Erlan Karin, Governor (Akim) of Turkistan Region, Nuralhan Kusherov, Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Representative Office in Almaty, Zhanibek Abdrashov, Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Ankara, Yerkebulan Sapiyev, and other officials. First Lady Emine Erdoğan and President Erdoğan’s accompanying delegation have also come to Turkistan Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited the Alem.AI Artificial Intelligence Centre with President Kassym Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan. President Erdoğan, who is in Kazakhstan to attend the Türkiye-Kazakhstan High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council meeting and the Informal Summit of the Organisation of Turkic States, is maintaining his contacts. Following the Türkiye-Kazakhstan Business Forum, President Erdoğan visited the Alem.AI Artificial Intelligence Centre. President Erdoğan received information about the centre from President Tokayev and other officials who accompanied him and watched a video about Türkiye displayed on the screens. During his visit, President Erdoğan...
Speaking at the closing session of the Türkiye-Kazakhstan Business Forum, President Erdoğan said: “Türkiye is a country which has ensured its energy supply security by diversifying its resources years earlier. We hope to deliver larger quantities of oil from Kazakhstan to global markets through our country.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the closing session of the Türkiye-Kazakhstan Business Forum in Astana, Kazakhstan. “We will always be the strongest supporter of Kazakhstan” “I would like to reiterate my gratitude to my esteemed brother Mr. Tokayev for the close interest he takes in the...