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President Erdoğan chats with journalists after Cabinet Meeting

After the Cabinet Meeting, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had a chat with press members and posed for photos in the garden of the Presidential Complex. President Erdoğan congratulated the press members on Eid al-Fitr and then walked to the observation hill of the Complex with the journalists. There, President Erdoğan answered journalists' questions. In response to the question, "Your diplomacy traffic is rather active after Eid; what are the items on your agenda?" President Erdoğan said, "For example, the President of Tanzania will visit Türkiye. Tanzania is an important country in Africa. This is why...

“We will reduce inflation and ensure permanent increase in prosperity”

Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan drew attention to the ongoing fight against inflation, and said: “Our stance on this issue is to reduce inflation and ensure permanent increase in prosperity, rather than make it through the day by taking palliative measures.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex. “WE REMAIN FIRMLY COMMITTED TO OUR ROADMAP IN ECONOMY” Noting that Türkiye, having left behind a period of elections, is now focused on urgent issues such as economy, security, earthquake, rights and freedoms, and the...

President Erdoğan, Emir Al Thani of Qatar talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar. The call addressed the Türkiye-Qatar relations, global and regional issues, Israel’s attacks on Gaza, and the humanitarian situation. President Erdoğan stressed that the Islamic world should increase its efforts in unity to stop Israel’s brutal attacks and hold Israel to account for its crimes against humanity. President Erdoğan stated that it is of vital importance to immediately restrain Israel and act with common sense in order to prevent the tension from spreading across the region. The two...

President Erdoğan congratulates Fenerbahçe Women’s Basketball Team

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan extended his congratulations to the Fenerbahçe Alagöz Holding Women's Basketball team for their remarkable achievement of winning the FIBA EuroLeague Women's Final match against ESB Villeneuve of France with a score of 106-73. This victory marks their second consecutive championship title. In his congratulatory message posted on his social media account, President Erdoğan expressed: "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Fenerbahçe Alagöz Holding Women's Basketball Team and the entire Fenerbahçe community for their historic accomplishment of winning the FIBA EuroLeague Women Championship for the second year in a row....

President Erdoğan’s intense diplomatic traffic during Eid al-Fitr week

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with many leaders during the Eid al-Fitr week, including President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. President Erdoğan held an intense diplomatic traffic during the Eid al-Fitr week. Bilateral ties, regional and global issues were discussed, with Gaza being the main focus of the talks. President Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan, expressed his determination to develop bilateral relations in all areas, and prayed for Allah's mercy on those...

President Erdoğan sends letter on Palestine to Pope Francis, Spiritual Leader of Catholic Christians

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sent a letter on Palestine to Pope Francis, Spiritual Leader of Catholic Christians.  President Erdoğan stated the following in his letter: "Your Holiness Pope Francis, On the occasion of your reception of the President of Religious Affairs, I would like to convey my respect and affection. I am pleased to witness that the historically deep relations between Türkiye and the Holy See are increasingly gaining momentum. Türkiye, while supporting the territorial integrity of Ukraine since the illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014, with its motto of humanitarian diplomacy, has also been, and...

President Erdoğan spoke with President Abbas of Palestine, Director of Communications Altun reports

Director of Communications Altun said that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke with President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine, saying, "No matter what, we will stand firm against Israel's barbaric attacks on Gaza, and Israel will certainly pay for its cruelty." Presidency's Director of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, participated in the TRT Haber live broadcast and responded to the airstrike by the Israeli army on the TRT Arabi team vehicle preparing for broadcasting in Nuseirat camp in Gaza. Director of Communications Altun stated that the atrocities perpetrated by Israel against innocents, civilians, health workers, and journalists in Gaza have been witnessed...

Director of Communications Altun: “We remind Israel that targeting journalists will not conceal their crimes. This must stop.”

Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a post on his social media account regarding the Israeli airstrike on the TRT Arabi team.  Director of Communications Altun stated the following in his post: "Israel continues its callous attacks on journalists. Israel today targeted our Arabic news channel TRT Arabi team’s vehicle. The team’s cameraman Sami Shehada underwent a leg amputation. I extend my sincerest prayers and wishes to Sami and the entire team. Israel’s deliberate targeting of journalists has been well documented by international organizations. They are not only conducting ethnic cleansing in Gaza but also...