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President Erdoğan: “The largest defence and aerospace export contract in the history of the Republic was signed”

On his flight back to Türkiye from a Gulf tour that included Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "We are striving to decrease the number of enemies and increase the number of friends." President Erdoğan stated that all aspects of bilateral relations were discussed during the meetings, adding, "We had the opportunity to evaluate global and regional developments. We concentrated on significant and comprehensive collaboration projects with a win-win approach. Our cooperation with these countries will be strengthened and expanded in the coming years through concrete projects." Noting that...

Palestinian President Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to visit Türkiye

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will pay a visit Türkiye on July 25 and Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on July 28. President Erdoğan will host both Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in Türkiye in the same week. The leaders, who will visit Türkiye upon the invitation of President Erdoğan, will exchange views on current regional and global issues. During his visit to Türkiye on July 25, Palestinian President Abbas will meet with President Erdoğan to discuss Türkiye-Palestine relations, the latest developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and other current regional and international issues. The meeting's...

“Türkiye and the Turkish Cypriots have never shied away from negotiation”

Speaking at a ceremony held for the July 20 Peace and Freedom Day in the TRNC, President Erdoğan said: “Türkiye and the Turkish Cypriots have never shied away from negotiation or reconciliation. Despite knowing the oppression, we have neither pursued revenge nor held grudges. We have sincerely sought ways for the two elements of the Island to live together in peace.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at a ceremony held for the July 20 Peace and Freedom Day in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Commencing his speech by voicing his pleasure over being in the...

President Erdoğan visits Atatürk Monument in Lefkoşa

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan laid a wreath at the Atatürk Monument in Lefkoşa (Nicosia), the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), where he arrived for an official visit. President Erdoğan paid a visit to the Atatürk Monument with President Ersin Tatar of TRNC after arriving in Lefkoşa (Nicosia)  for the opening of Ercan Airport and the July 20 Peace and Freedom Day ceremonies. Laying a wreath at the monument and signing the Official Memorial Book, President Erdoğan then greeted the citizens waiting for him. President Erdoğan wrote the following in the Official...

President Erdoğan meets with President Tatar of the TRNC

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Ersin Tatar of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) at the Presidential Palace in Lefkoşa (Nicosia). https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/147846/president-erdogan-meets-with-president-tatar-of-the-trnc

“The new Ercan Airport will contribute to turning the TRNC into a brand in the region”

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the new terminal building and runway of Ercan Airport in the TRNC, President Erdoğan said: “This masterpiece will contribute to turning the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, a basin of stability in the Eastern Mediterranean, into a brand in the region.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the inauguration of the new terminal building and runway of Ercan Airport in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Voicing his happiness to be attending the opening ceremony in his speech, President Erdoğan said: “I would like to take this opportunity...

President Erdoğan in TRNC

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has arrived in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) to attend the inauguration of the new terminal building of Ercan Airport and the July 20 Peace and Freedom Day ceremony following his three-day visit to the Gulf region. President Erdoğan was welcomed with an official ceremony at Ercan Airport by TRNC President Ersin Tatar. TRNC Parliament Speaker Zorlu Töre, TRNC Prime Minister Ünal Üstel, ministers, and Cyprus Turkish Peace Force Commander Major General Zorlu Topaloğlu were also present at the ceremony. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, Minister of Energy and Natural...

Türkiye and United Arab Emirates sign $50.7 billion contract

Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed contracts totaling $50.7 billion. As part of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's visit, 13 documents in various fields were signed and adopted between Türkiye and the UAE. According to the statement, the two sides agreed to form a "High-Level Strategic Council" to be co-chaired by the Presidents of Türkiye and the United Arab Emirates, and the aforementioned joint agreement elevated relations with the UAE to the level of strategic partnership. In the statement, it was stated that it was decided to deepen the existing cooperation with the UAE in areas such...

President Erdoğan gifts Togg to President Sheikh Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan presented President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the Togg, Türkiye's first domestic car. President Erdoğan had a tete-a-tete meeting with Al Nahyan at the El Vatan Palace. After the meeting, President Erdoğan presented Al Nahyan with a "Pamukkale white" Togg. After examining the car for a while and chatting in the courtyard of the palace, President Erdoğan and Al Nahyan took a photo in front of the Togg and toured the streets of Abu Dhabi. Al Nahyan, sitting in the driver's seat...