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President Erdoğan meets with President Ghani of Afghanistan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan at Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/113852/president-erdogan-meets-with-president-ghani-of-afghanistan

“We will never stop defending the rights of the Palestinians”

Speaking at the 1st Session of the OIC Ministerial Conference on Social Development, President Erdoğan said: “We will continue to uphold the truth and justice and stand by the oppressed at all costs. We will never stop defending the Al-Quds cause and the rights of the Palestinians or acting in solidarity with all the oppressed.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the 1st Session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Ministerial Conference on Social Development. Underscoring that the OIC is founded on the Palestinian cause, President Erdoğan noted: “Unfortunately, the situation in Palestine and in...

“An effective mechanism of cooperation should be established and implemented among Islamic countries”

Speaking at the OIC Investment Conference, President Erdoğan said: “Material and historical conditions are highly favorable in order for Islamic countries to grow economically and achieve a higher level of welfare. It is important for Islamic countries to establish an effective mechanism of cooperation and implement it with determination.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) High Level Public and Private Investment Conference in Istanbul. Wishing for the OIC Investment Conference to bring about auspicious developments for the Islamic world and entrepreneurs, President Erdoğan noted that the conference serves as...

President Erdoğan meets with Albanian PM Rama

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Prime Minister Edi Rama of Albania at Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/113832/president-erdogan-meets-with-albanian-pm-rama

Altun: “Our aim is to carry out qualified and valuable works befitting our country’s rise and to make the voice of our nation heard across the world”

Director of Communications Prof. Fahrettin Altun, in his speech at the 2019 Evaluation Program of the Directorate of Communications said that they have accomplished many important works that Turkey needed. Altun noted that we live in a challenging geography and a tough period, and continued: “Although our country is affected by security crises, trade wars and geopolitical competition that are around us and in the world outside, Turkey displays a serious performance to develop a new geopolitical vision and overcome the challenges it faces. In this environment we make space for ourselves, we set the game and we spoil the game....

“We will pursue our rights arising from international law till the end”

Speaking at AK Party's provincial advisory council meeting in Istanbul, President Erdoğan said: "we will defend and pursue our rights arising from international maritime and international law till the end." President and AK Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the Provincial Advisory Council meeting of the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) in Istanbul.  https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/113824/-we-will-pursue-our-rights-arising-from-international-law-till-the-end-

President Erdoğan receives European Commission Vice President Schinas and Commissioner Johansson

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Vice President of the European Commission Margaritis Schinas and Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson at the Presidential Complex. Also present at the reception were Vice President Fuat Oktay and Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/113819/president-erdogan-receives-european-commission-vice-president-schinas-and-commissioner-johansson-

“We have to categorically denounce and stand against every act which targets innocent people”

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Cambridge Mosque, President Erdoğan said: “We have to categorically denounce and stand against every act which targets innocent people. By leaving aside historical prejudices, we have to fight against hate crimes collectively.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in the United Kingdom for the NATO Leaders Meeting, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the Cambridge Mosque. “CAMBRIDGE MOSQUE IS A FIRST IN EUROPE IN TERMS OF ITS ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITIES” Stating that as a masterpiece of woodwork and winner of several awards in this respect, the Cambridge Mosque can accommodate 1,300...

Erdogan: Allies must take Turkey’s concerns ‘seriously’

Some allies hand in hand with terror groups, meanwhile lecturing on fight against terror, says Turkey's President Erdogan The Turkish president on Thursday said Turkey took NATO allies' security concerns seriously and expected a similar policy toward Turkey from its alliance partners. Speaking to reporters about his meetings during Wednesday's NATO leaders' summit in London, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the main topics were the refugee crisis, fight against terrorism, burden sharing, cyber and hybrid threats, strengthening solidarity among allies, Russia and China. Underlining that Turkey was the only NATO member fighting against terror groups such...