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“All measures taken for 6.8-magnitude quake”

President Erdoğan early Saturday said all relevant departments have taken measures to ensure the safety of citizens following a 6.8-magnitude that struck the country's eastern provinces.   "Our relevant institutions have taken all essential measures," President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, adding interior, health and environment ministers were sent to the quake-hit area.  Erdoğan said the country's Red Crescent (Kizilay), the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) and all other institutions were ready to assist citizens adversely affected by the natural disaster.  https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkey/all-measures-taken-for-68-magnitude-quake-erdogan/1713274

“We will increasingly continue our dialogue with Germany on regional issues”

Speaking at a joint press conference with Chancellor Merkel of Germany, President Erdoğan said: “We will increasingly continue our dialogue with Germany on regional issues. I hope the progress we will make on the issues we have addressed today will contribute to both our multifaceted bilateral relations and our accession process to the European Union.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, held a joint press conference in Istanbul following their tête-à-tête and the meeting between the delegations. “We have discussed regional developments” Stating that he reviewed with Chancellor Merkel of Germany...

President Erdoğan meets with Chancellor Merkel of Germany

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, at Vahdettin Mansion in Istanbul. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/115365/president-erdogan-meets-with-chancellor-merkel-of-germany

“Turkish-German University’s success will set an example for the foundation of new joint universities”

Speaking at the opening ceremony of Turkish-German University’s new facilities, President Erdoğan said: “Efforts are underway to found in Turkey other joint universities such as Turkish-Japanese Science and Technology University and Turkish-Italian University. We hope these efforts come to a successful conclusion as soon as possible. In this regard, Turkish-German University’s success will set an example for the foundation of new joint universities.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, inaugurated Turkish-German University’s new facilities in Istanbul. “Turkish-German University has become one of the engines of our academic cooperation in a short...

German Chancellor Merkel to pay a visit to Turkey

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will pay a working visit to Turkey on January 24 upon the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the meetings, bilateral relations between Turkey and Germany will be reviewed with all aspects and potential steps towards further enhancing cooperation will be addressed. The visit is expected to focus on relations between Turkey and Germany, the accession process, Customs Union update and visa liberalization within the framework of Germany’s EU term presidency starting from July this year. In addition to bilateral relations, the two are expected to exchange views on regional and international issues, particularly...

President Erdoğan: “Turkey is key to peace”

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan answered reporters’ questions during his flight en route to Turkey from Germany. Commenting on the Libya Summit in Berlin, Erdoğan noted the following: “As part of our efforts for a political solution in Libya, we attended the Libya Summit in Berlin. We endorsed the summit declaration which consisted of 55 articles. There is a road map under the roof of the United Nations. Compliance of the parties with the ceasefire that we called for together with Mr. Putin will facilitate the political process. As per the conclusions of the summit, the military committee consisting of 5...

President Erdoğan attends summit on Libya in Berlin

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended an international summit hosted by German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin which is being held to support the United Nations’ efforts, implement a lasting ceasefire and launch a political process in Libya. President Erdoğan was welcomed upon his arrival at the German Chancellery by Chancellor Merkel of Germany and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. Following the official welcoming, President Erdoğan and other participating leaders posed for a family photo. Also attending the summit are President Vladimir Putin of Russia, Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom, President Emmanuel Macron of...