In a message he issued for the new year, President Erdoğan said: “We will take determined steps in the upcoming period to realize our vision of a terror-free Türkiye and a terror-free region. We are making every effort in order for this process, which will open up a new path before our country, to proceed peacefully through mutual goodwill and understanding. And yet, we will not hesitate to deploy our state’s iron fist in velvet glove when need be.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a new year message: “My august nation, I greet you all with...
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In his social media post assessing the year 2024, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan underscored that they worked tirelessly and without interruption to serve the nation, and that they delivered significant works, services, projects, and investments to the country in all sectors. President Erdoğan summarised and reminded the actions taken in 2024, stating that 105 helicopters, 27 aircraft, and 14 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were employed to effectively combat forest fires. President Erdoğan stated that the Treasury-backed guarantee system provided credit worth 32.8 billion TRY to approximately 5 thousand enterprises, and said: "We revealed our New GAP Action Plan to the public, which will facilitate...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates. The call addressed relations between Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates, regional and global issues, as well as the latest situation in Syria and Palestine. During the call, President Erdoğan emphasized the importance of establishing a Syria where different ethnic and religious groups live in peace and the need to ensure unity in the country. President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye cannot accept the PKK/YPG terrorist organization operating in Syria being seen as the representative...
In a post on his social media account, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed his condolences to those who lost their lives in the plane crash at Muan International Airport in the Republic of Korea. In his post, President Erdoğan said: "We are deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash at Muan International Airport in the friendly country of the Republic of Korea. On behalf of myself and my nation, I convey my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the accident and to the friendly South Korean people and government."
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan maintained an intense schedule of international engagements throughout 2024, making 19 visits to 17 countries and participating in global summits. In 2024, President Erdoğan engaged in active diplomatic efforts to address regional and global challenges, particularly Israel's attacks on Palestine. President Erdoğan visited 17 countries through official visits and summits while hosting heads of state and government from 18 countries. President Erdoğan also made numerous domestic visits, including the delivery of earthquake houses and the inauguration of multiple projects. Visits abroad President Erdoğan conducted his first international visit of the year on February 13 to Dubai, United Arab...
Speaking at the Award Ceremony for Contributors to Economy in Bursa, President Erdoğan said: “We attach importance to maintaining our competitive strength in the apparel, textile, leather, and furniture sectors, whose annual exports are worth 37 billion dollars and which create employment for over 1.2 million people. We are launching the Employment Protection Programme through Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Development Organisation (KOSGEB) in January 2025 to protect production and employment.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke at the Award Ceremony for Contributors to Economy in Bursa. “BURSA WILL SET AN EXAMPLE FOR OTHER CITIES IN TECHNOLOGY” Describing every investment made today in...
Speaking at AK Party’s 8th Ordinary Provincial Congress in Bursa, President Erdoğan said: “The main purpose of our economic programme is to compensate for the welfare loss, which our nation, our fixed-income citizens in particular, has been experiencing due to the imbalances in exchange rates and inflation, as soon as possible.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the party’s 8th ordinary provincial congress in Bursa. President Erdoğan said: “The main purpose of our economic programme is to compensate for the welfare loss, which our nation,...
Speaking at AK Party’s 8th Ordinary Provincial Congress in Balıkesir, President Erdoğan said: “The projects we have implemented in our country, the services we have provided for our people, and the marks we have left in history are incomparably greater than those of the previous 80 years.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the party’s 8th ordinary provincial congress in Balıkesir. “WE HAVE HAD THE HONOR OF SERVING OUR NATION DURING THE LAST 22 YEARS OF OUR 102-YEAR-OLD REPUBLIC” Noting that 102nd anniversary of the proclamation of...
Speaking at the Union of International Democrats (UID) Central Board of Directors (CBD) Regional Presidents Strategy Workshop, held at a hotel in Istanbul, Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun noted that this era has been referred to as "the age of crises," "the age of globalisation," and "the digital age," with the common attribute of "speed" being present in all of these designations. Stating that they live in an era where speed is paramount across all domains, the Head of Communications Altun remarked that speed serves as both a means of power and control in this age. Pointing out that...