President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Umaro Sissoco Embalo of Guinea-Bissau in Istanbul. During the meeting, bilateral relations between Türkiye and Guinea-Bissau, as well as regional and global developments, were discussed. Pointing out the efforts to expand trade volume between the two countries, President Erdoğan stated that the progress made in Türkiye's relations with Africa over the past few years is favorable. Emphasizing the ongoing massacre of the civilian population by Israel in Gaza, President Erdoğan said that the international community must intensify its pressure to stop the Netanyahu administration, adding that Türkiye...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended a virtual meeting of leaders from Dolmabahçe Presidential Office. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan accompanied the President during the meeting. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
The claim in some international media outlets that "The police killed a young protester" is not true. In unauthorised demonstrations held in some provinces of our country, no protesters have lost their lives as a result of police intervention. Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya announced that legal action has been taken against 53 individuals involved in the unauthorised demonstrations for the following offences: Violating Law No. 2911 on Meetings and Demonstrations, Damaging Public Property, and Resisting to Prevent the Fulfillment of Duty. Additionally, Minister Yerlikaya stated that 16 police officers were injured during the demonstrations. The interrogation procedures of those detained as...
Addressing a Nowruz Day event, President Erdoğan said: “Nowruz is not a festival of any particular ethnic group, but of our entire nation and our entire geography, including Alevis, Sunnis, Turks, and Kurds. Nowruz is also the most important symbol of our shared culture, common history, and the unity of our destiny and hearts.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at a Nowruz Day event in Istanbul. “TÜRKİYE WILL CONTINUE TO STAND BY ITS PALESTINIAN BROTHERS AND SISTERS” President Erdoğan said: “Conflicts, oppressions and massacres raging in different parts of our geography cast a...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared a message on his social media account on the occasion of March 21, World Down Syndrome Awareness Day. In his message, President Erdoğan stated: “On the occasion of World Down Syndrome Awareness Day, I send my warm greetings and love to our special children who enrich our world with their unique differences. I extend my heartfelt affection to the devoted mothers and fathers of our precious children.”
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Chairman Bakir Izetbegovic of the Party of Democratic Action of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The call addressed the latest situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina in all its dimensions as well as regional developments. Stating that Türkiye is following the developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina very closely and meticulously, President Erdoğan said that the increasing tension in Bosnia and Herzegovina should be brought to an end as soon as possible within the framework of Bosnia and Herzegovina's constitutional order and the rule of law. Noting that Türkiye will continue its...
Speaking after an iftar dinner with former members of the parliament, President Erdoğan said: “As the dark shadow of terror moves away from politics, words will grow stronger and the democratic space of politics will further expand. We as the government and the alliance are both sincere and determined to rid Türkiye of its 40-year-old lump.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with former deputies during an iftar dinner held at AK Party Congress Center in Ankara. Making a speech after the dinner, President Erdoğan said: “As the dark shadow of terror moves away from politics, words...
The National Security Council convened on March 20, 2025, under the chairmanship of the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the meeting, 1. The Council was briefed on the determined, resolute, and successful operations conducted at home and abroad against all types of threats and dangers to our national unity and solidarity, as well as our survival, particularly the terrorist organisations PKK/KCK-PYD/YPG, FETO, and DAESH, along with recent international developments. 2. It was stated that by achieving the goal of a terrorism-free Türkiye as a result of the sacrifice of our beloved martyrs and veterans,...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli of Nepal. The call addressed bilateral relations between Türkiye and Nepal, as well as regional and global matters. President Erdoğan stated that it would be beneficial to take concrete steps to enhance relations in all areas, particularly economic and commercial cooperation between Türkiye and Nepal. Noting that Türkiye has been conducting intensive diplomacy to establish peace in Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine, and Syria, President Erdoğan added that Türkiye has been working continuously to halt the renewed Israeli attacks in Gaza and...