President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan talked to President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen over the phone. During the conversation, they discussed the attacks by the Syrian regime particularly in Idlib as well as the humanitarian crisis caused by it in all aspects, and elaborated on joint steps for the solution of the problem. President Erdoğan emphasized during the conversation that the international society should assume more responsibility for a solution to the Syrian crisis.
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban talked over the phone. During the conversation, developments in Idlib, Syrian issue and other regional issues were discussed as well as bilateral relations.
President Erdoğan held a phone conversation with Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov. During the conversation, they discussed the regional implications of latest developments in Syria, particularly Idlib, and possible fields of cooperation.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan talked to German Chancellor Angela Merkel over the phone. During the conversation, they discussed the latest developments in Idlib and the Syrian crisis, as well as cooperation on regional issues and fields of joint activity.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the US President Donald Trump talked over the phone. During the conversation, regional issues, primarily the recent developments in Idlib, were discussed as well as bilateral issues. President Erdoğan reminded during the conversation that due response was given to the perpetrators of the heinous attack targeting gallant Turkish soldiers, and reconfirmed Turkey’s determination to cleanse the area designated by Sochi Memorandum of regime elements. The two leaders agreed that additional steps should be taken as soon as possible to avoid the major humanitarian catastrophe in Idlib.
Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun noted the following: “The Assad regime has been a menace to our national security, to the region and Europe since it has behaved like a criminal network engaging in terrorism against its own people. We do not have the luxury to stand idly by and those who ask to abandon Syrians should be ashamed.” In a thread on his Twitter account, Altun recalled the national security meeting held under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan following the cowardly attack on Turkish troops. Stating that Turkey had responded and would continue to respond to...
Indicating that it was decided to retaliate against the illegal regime, which pointed their guns at Turkish soldiers, during the Security Summit, Altun said, “All known targets of the regime have been and will continue to be put under fire with our air and ground fire support elements.“ Altun made a written statement regarding the Security Summit held at the Presidential Complex under the chairmanship of our President. Underlining that the Summit was held due to the heinous attack against our soldiers, who were serving in Idlib, Altun commented as follows: “During the Summit, it was emphasized that the Assad...
Regarding the incidents in Idlib, Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, “If these attacks continue, we are moving forward with our plans to stop the regime from killing and displacing more people. We will not allow the regime to empty out Idlib.” In a thread shared on his Twitter account, Altun addressed the incidents in Idlib and stated the following: “Time is running out! The murderous regime has attacked civilians and our soldiers on the ground. We have and will continue to respond. If these attacks continue, we are moving forward with our plans to stop the regime from...
President Erdoğan says Turkey has also reversed situation in Libya, which was previously in favor of Haftar The situation in Syria’s Idlib is in favor of Turkey, said Erdoğan “The developments in Idlib are now in favor of Turkey,” Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said during orientation day of first batch of Diplomacy Academy in his ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party headquarter in Ankara. On Jan. 12, the parties to the conflict in Syria announced a cease-fire in response to a joint call by Turkey and Russia. Syria has been mired in a vicious civil war since early 2011,...