The agreements signed between Türkiye and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and Nigeria have been ratified by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and published in the Official Gazette. "The Protocol on the Displacement of Geçitkale Airport Energy Transmission Lines between Türkiye and TRNC", signed in Ankara on October 17, 2022, between Türkiye and TRNC, was published in the Official Gazette. The agreement includes the preparation, approval and construction activities of the project jointly by the Ministry of National Defence from Türkiye, the Ministry of Economy and Energy from the TRNC, and the Cyprus Turkish Electricity...
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Addressing a meeting with AK Party’s provincial heads, President Erdoğan said: “We have prevented the spread of the fire in our region with the balanced and fair policies we have been pursuing in the Russia-Ukraine war, which not only disrupts the global economy’s functioning but also threatens peace.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at a meeting with the party’s provincial heads in Ankara. Stressing that every development in the region and the world inevitably affects Türkiye as well, President Erdoğan said: “However, what distinguishes...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine. The call addressed Türkiye's humanitarian aid and energy-related support to Ukraine as well as the developments in the grain corridor. President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye stands ready to assume a facilitating and mediating role for the restoration of lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine. Noting that works about prisoner exchange continue, President Erdoğan added that Türkiye can also provide diplomatic contributions to expedite the process regarding the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. The call addressed the Türkiye-Russia relations, energy in particular, as well as regional matters, including the Russia-Ukraine war and Syria. Noting that they have and continue to strengthen the infrastructure for establishing a natural gas hub in Türkiye, President Erdoğan said that they aim to complete the roadmap on this issue as soon as possible, and take concrete steps to implement it. Recalling that they witnessed the positive results of the negotiations on the Russia-Ukraine war in such initiatives as the grain corridor,...
Speaking at the 7th Anatolian Media Awards Ceremony, President Erdoğan said: “The more effective and widespread the Anatolian media is, the stronger our democracy will be.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the 7th Anatolian Media Awards Ceremony at the Presidential Complex. “THE ANATOLIAN MEDIA ALWAYS STOOD BY THE NATIONAL WILL AND DEMOCRACY” Praising the achievements of the Anatolian Broadcasters Association, which represents 320 local and regional radios, televisions, newspapers and magazines, President Erdoğan said: “We welcome the association’s efforts in line with our nation and our nation’s long-standing values. The more effective...
Addressing AK Party’s Parliamentary Group Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “We will maintain growth in Türkiye through investments, employment, production and exports for our country’s development and our nation’s prosperity.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at AK Party’s Group Meeting at the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye. Likening every cabinet and party event, including cabinet and group meetings, to a feast of services and projects, President Erdoğan said that this feast is moved to the country’s provinces as well through opening ceremonies...
Making a speech at a ceremony held for the provision of permanent staff status to contract-based employees in the public sector, President Erdoğan said: “I want to break the good news that we will introduce a 25% rise in public servants’ salaries as well as in all the pensions, including those of retired public servants.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed a ceremony held in Ankara for the provision of permanent staff position to contract-based employees in the public sector. Announcing the pay rise in public salaries and pensions for the first half of 2023, President Erdoğan stated: “I want...
Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun responded to the death threat against Dutch researcher Rena Netjes, who revealed the dark side of the terrorist organisation PKK/YPG in the TRT World documentary "After the Rain: Families Seeking Justice." On his social media account, Director of Communications Altun shared a short news documentary produced to inform the world about Yağmur and Ecrin, who were martyred in the treacherous terrorist attack in Taksim, İstanbul and said: "In the memory of our daughters Yağmur and Ecrin, who were murdered by the PKK/YPG, TRT World's "After the Rain: Families Seeking Justice"...
The Disinformation Bulletin, prepared by the Directorate of Communications for the period from December 26, 2022 to January 1, 2023, included headlines such as "Turkish Army withdraws from Zap region," "Allegations concerning the Reliability of Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) Data" and the claims regarding "natural gas and oil discoveries". The bulletin highlighted that the media outlets' allegation that the "Turkish Army withdraws from Zap region" is false. In the bulletin, it was emphasised that the Turkish Armed Forces' (TAF) fight against terrorism in the Zap region, which is located in the zone of Operation Claw-Lock, is maintained with vigour and that...