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President Erdoğan calls Transitional Military Council Chairman Itno of Chad to extend his condolences

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called Transitional Military Council Chairman Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno of Chad to extend his condolences over the passing of his father, President Idriss Deby Itno of Chad. During the conversation, President Erdoğan expressed his deep sorrow for the passing of President Itno of Chad and extended his condolences to his family and the people of Chad. President Erdoğan emphasised the late Itno's contribution to establishing fraternity and friendship relation between Türkiye and Chad, noting that Türkiye will continue to stand by the people of Chad in this difficult time, as it...

President Erdoğan’s Message on April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children’s Day

Following is the message President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued on the occasion of April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children’s Day: “I celebrate with my sincerest feelings the 101st anniversary of the foundation of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children’s Day. I hope that this unique day, gifted to world’s children by Ghazi Mustafa Kemal, will lead to auspicious outcomes for our country, nation and children. Although we celebrate April 23rd without coming together with world’s children this year as well due to the global...

“It is the duty of all of us to leave next generations a more livable world”

Speaking at the Leaders’ Summit on Climate, President Erdoğan said: “It is the moral and conscientious duty of all of us to leave the world, which is entrusted to us, in a more livable condition to next generations.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed via videoconference the heads of state and government at the Leaders’ Summit on Climate. Thanking President Joe Biden of the U.S. for holding such a noteworthy event and for his invitation, President Erdoğan said: “It is the moral and conscientious duty of all of us to leave the world, which is entrusted to...

Presidential High Advisory Board convenes under President Erdoğan’s chairmanship

Presidential High Advisory Board convened under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at Çankaya Presidential Palace. Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun made a written statement following the Presidential High Advisory Board meeting. Director of Communications Altun noted the following in his statement: "During the meeting at Çankaya Presidential Palace, the Board Members exchanged opinions on the 'new Constitution', 'anti-democratic attempts' and 'so-called Armenian genocide slander'. Emphasizing that a new and civilian constitution was the expectation of the nation and the need of the country, Board Members expressed their views that a new Constitution bearing historical importance for...

President Erdoğan congratulates European champion national wrestler Taha Akgül over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan phoned and congratulated Taha Akgül, the national wrestler, for earning a gold medal for the eighth time at the European Wrestling Championship held in Poland. President Erdoğan stated that he expected the national wrestler to achieve the same success in the Tokyo Olympic Games as well. Taha Akgül said that his main goal was to earn the second Olympic medal of his career in the Tokyo Olympic Games.

“We have been exerting efforts for the peace, stability and development of the Balkans”

Speaking at the opening ceremony of Turkey-Albania Fier Friendship Hospital, President Erdoğan said: “We have been exerting efforts for the peace, serenity, stability and development of the whole Balkans, Albania in particular. Those who see Turkey as a threat or rival are making a great mistake by pursuing solely their own interests. I believe that we are adding one more link to the long-standing and multi-pronged friendship between Turkey and Albania.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed via videoconference the opening ceremony of Turkey-Albania Fier Friendship Hospital. “TURKEY-ALBANIA RELATIONS GROW STRONGER AND DEEPER DAY BY DAY” Deriving strength from...

“Türkiye has preserved its stability despite all the attacks over the past eight years thanks to its sound macroeconomic balances”

Addressing AK Party’s parliamentary group meeting, President Erdoğan said: “Because Türkiye has really sound macroeconomic balances, it has been able to stand strong and preserve its stability despite all the overt or covert attacks it has faced over the past eight years.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the party’s parliamentary group meeting. NEW MINISTERS APPOINTED FOR FAMILY AND SOCIAL SERVICES, LABOR AND SOCIAL SECURITY, AND TRADE Noting that three new ministers were appointed last night, President Erdoğan thanked former ministers Zehra Zümrüt...

President Erdoğan, GERB Party Leader and resigned Prime Minister Borisov of Bulgaria talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone conversation with Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) party leader and resigned Prime Minister of Bulgaria Boyko Borisov. During the call, President Erdoğan congratulated Borisov on the election victory of his party GERB. Stating that Bulgaria has achieved economic development and stability under Borisov’s leadership, President Erdoğan also wished that the process of forming a new government would be completed in the best way.