Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant’s third unit, President Erdoğan said: “We have been working to diversify our energy projects with the understanding that investing in energy means investing in the future. In this regard, we attach great importance to energy efficiency and renewable energy.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended via videoconference the groundbreaking ceremony of Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant’s third unit. Recalling that he and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin broke the ground for Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant three years ago, President Erdoğan stated that the construction works for the...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the opening gala of the Exhibition for Centenary of Independence March at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. Praising Mehmet Akif Ersoy, the poet of the Independence March, as one of the greatest men of the last century, President Erdoğan said: “Mehmet Akif, who is one of the symbols of our fight for independence and our traditional wisdom, has earned a special place in our glorious nation’s heart with his timeless works, perseverance, profound wisdom and exemplary morals.” “THE INDEPENDENCE MARCH IS A NATIONAL ACCORD WHICH UNITES 84 MILLION PEOPLE” ...
Speaking at AK Party’s group meeting, President Erdoğan said: “Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant, with its 4,800 MW installed power, will generate electricity by operating round the clock and year round. The electricity to be generated by this facility alone will meet 10 percent of our country’s electricity need. The primary strategic aspect of this project is that it will help Turkey diversify its energy resources.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the party’s group meeting at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (GNAT). “AKKUYU NUCLEAR POWER PLANT IS ONE OF THE...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with Erol Kohen, President of the Turkish Chief Rabbinate Foundation and Co-chair of the Turkish Jewish Community, and extended his condolences on the passing of Kohen’s mother, Beki Kohen.
Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun issued a message of condolence for the prominent actor Rasim Öztekin, who passed away at the age of 62 at the hospital where he was taken for a heart problem. In a post on his Twitter account, Director of Communications Altun said, “I have learned with great sorrow about the death of our distinguished theatre actor Rasim Öztekin. I wish Allah’s mercy upon the great actor and extend my condolences to his family, loved ones and our entire art community. May Allah rest his soul in peace.”
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and First Lady Emine Erdoğan met with women health and social care workers during a dinner at the Presidential Complex on the occasion of March 8 International Women’s Day. Making a speech at the event, First Lady Erdoğan congratulated all the women in Turkey and the world on March 8 International Women’s Day, and said: “March 8 is one of the milestones of women’s struggle for their rights, for justice, labor and freedom especially in western countries. However, giving women the value they deserve cannot be reduced to a single day. Otherwise, all...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom. During the conversation, steps aimed at improving Türkiye-UK relations in many areas, including trade, tourism, defence, agriculture, services, investments, and the fight against COVID-19, as well as regional issues, were discussed. Noting that Türkiye is ready to host the Turkish-British Tatlıdil Forum in the second half of this year as the pandemic conditions ameliorate, President Erdoğan expressed his belief that the tourism season would open in April in a barrier-free and safe manner. Underlining that the Free Trade...
Speaking at the 6th Ordinary Congress of AK Party’s Women Branches, President Erdoğan said: “We have achieved all our successes and victories and produced all our works together with our women thus far.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at AK Party’s 6th Ordinary Congress of Women Branches at Ankara Sports Hall. “WE CANNOT ACHIEVE OUR GLOBAL LEADERSHIP TARGETS UNLESS WE CONSOLIDATE OUR SPIRITUAL FOUNDATIONS” Underscoring that they endeavor to show their gratitude to women by acknowledging their rightful place in every step they take, President Erdo...
In a video message for the launching of the SDG Investor Map Turkey, President Erdoğan said: “With its 1.8% growth rate in 2020, Turkey ranks second after China. We have achieved similar successes in terms of export and industrial production as well. In addition to this, we see that foreign capital inflows to our country have increased in the recent period.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sent a video message to the launching event of Sustainable Development Goals Investor Map Turkey, prepared by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (IICPSD), held during the...