Directorate of Communications announced the number of cases, deaths, and discharges in countries affected by coronavirus (Covid-19) throughout the world as of August 14, 2020, 23:00. Directorate of Communications shared a post on its Twitter account, stating that the number of people infected with Covid-19, which broke out in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province in China, exceeded 21 million 228 thousand. The post also provided information regarding the current situation in Turkey, and noted: “Turkey has conducted a total of 5,592,072 tests so far. The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases has reached 246,861, while 5,934 citizens have lost their lives and 228,980 patients...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela. Potential steps to improve Turkey-Venezuela relations and enhance cooperation and solidarity between the two countries, as well as regional developments, were discussed during the conversation.
Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun informed that the normalisation agreement made between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel was null and void for Turkey. On his social media account, Altun shared a post on the matter: "The so-called agreement made by the United Arab Emirates with Israel is null and void for Turkey. This step that ignores the rights of the Palestinians has already been condemned in the conscience of the peoples of the region, notably of the Palestinians," stated Altun, indicating that the agreement explicitly disclosed those behind the instability wave that had held the region captive for...
Answering reporters’ questions in Istanbul, President Erdoğan said: “We may take such a step as to particularly suspend diplomatic relations with the Abu Dhabi administration or recall our ambassador. That is so because we stand by the Palestinian people.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan answered reporters’ questions after performing Friday prayers in Istanbul. “We will not let even the slightest attack targeting our civilian vessels go unanswered” In answer to a question about the Greek frigate’s harassment of the Oruç Reis in the Eastern Mediterranean, President Erdoğan drew attention to the troublesome developments in the area and...
President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the AK Party's 19th Establishment Anniversary Celebration held at the 75. Yıl Park in Mamak. Erdoğan stated that the day when the Party was officially established changed the future of Turkey along with the region and the world. Expressing gratitude on behalf of his person, family and nation to everyone who served at the ranks of AK Party since its establishment, who set their hearts on the Party and who stood up for the cause of AK Party, Erdoğan also wished Allah's...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President of the European Council Charles Michel talked over the phone. During the conversation, regional issues, especially developments in the Eastern Mediterranean, were discussed. Stating in his conversation with European Council President Michel that they were up for a formula that protects rights of all countries and is a win-win for everyone, President Erdoğan stressed that they would continue to protect the rights of Turkey against all attempts to ignore it.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. During the conversation, regional issues, including primarily the developments in the Eastern Mediterranean, were discussed. President Erdoğan noted that they preferred a fairness- and dialogue-based approach to the resolution of the issues in the Eastern Mediterranean within the scope of international law. Also discussed during the conversation were potential steps to enhance Turkey-Germany relations.
Addressing AK Party’s provincial heads, President Erdoğan said: “The key to resolution in the Eastern Mediterranean is dialogue and negotiations. If acted with commonsense and wisdom, it is possible to find a formula on the win-win basis which protects everyone’s rights.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the meeting of AK Party’s provincial heads. Drawing attention to the busy schedule he had throughout July, President Erdoğan pointed out that the sixth summit meeting in the Astana format had taken place via videoconference with the participation...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received a delegation headed by Chairman of the Board and Director-General of the Anadolu Agency (AA) Şenol Kazancı on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of its establishment. The meeting at the Presidential Complex lasted 1 hour and 15 minutes. Congratulating AA’s 100th anniversary at the meeting, President Erdoğan drew attention to global issues and emphasized the influence of the media in disseminating the truth. During the meeting, Kazancı was accompanied by Acting Chairman of the AA Board Muhammet Salih Demirkan, Board Members Ali Türker Pirtini, Bahadır Saraçgil, Şaban Kızıldağ,...