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President Erdoğan, President Pezeshkian of Iran talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran.  The leaders discussed the Türkiye-Iran bilateral relations as well as regional and global developments. Noting that we are welcoming the Eid with a heavy heart due to the conflicts in our region, President Erdoğan expressed his belief that the Iranian people will overcome these difficult times and achieve well-being. Stating that Türkiye has been working with the brotherly countries for the establishment of peace and stability, President Erdoğan stressed that we will continue to provide every kind of support to make...

“Türkiye is writing a success story with few precedents in the world”

In a message on Eid al-Adha, President Erdoğan said: “Despite preventions and criticisms, we are reaping the fruits of the policies we have been pursuing for the past 23 years in every area, our defense industry in particular. Türkiye, with its economic growth that has increased from 238 billion dollars to over 1.6 trillion dollars, its annual exports from 36 billion dollars to 276 billion dollars, and its defense and aviation exports from 248 million dollars to over 10 billion dollars, is writing a success story with few precedents in the world.”  President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a message and congratulated citizens on...

President Erdoğan marks Africa Day and anniversary of African Union’s founding

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated the 25 May Africa Day and the anniversary of the founding of the African Union through a post shared on his NSosyal account. In his post, President Erdoğan stated: “I wholeheartedly congratulate the 25 May Africa Day and the anniversary of the founding of the African Union, and extend my affection and respect to all our friends across the African continent and all my African brothers and sisters, with whom we share strong historical and human ties.” Meanwhile, Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a message on his NSosyal account on Africa Day. In...

President Erdoğan, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman. The call addressed the Türkiye-Oman bilateral relations, as well as regional and global matters.  Noting that a flare-up of the war in our region would benefit no one, President Erdoğan stressed the importance of supporting diplomatic steps, and stated that Türkiye has been making efforts with the brotherly countries in our region for lasting peace.  Noting that Türkiye has been endeavoring for the establishment of peace and stability in Palestinian territories, as well, President Erdoğan said...

Statement regarding President Erdoğan and State Leaders’ teleconference

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a teleconference with President Donald J. Trump of the United States, King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah II of Jordan, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, and U.S. Cabinet members. During the call, which addressed the developments in Iran and the Middle East, President Erdoğan stated that TÃ...

Congratulatory Message from Head of Communications Duran to Award-Winning TRT World

Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran congratulated the TRT Family in a post shared on his NSosyal account following TRT World’s achievement of 17 awards at the New York Festivals and the Telly Awards.  In his message, Head of Communications Duran stated:  “Guided by the vision and strong communication approach put forward by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Türkiye has today reached a position of greater influence not only in diplomacy and defence, but also in the fields of media and international communication.  At a time when...

Head of Communications Duran speaks at “Şule: Your Story’’ series premiere

Presidency's Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran made statements to members of the press at the premiere of the series ''Şule: Your Story'', featuring journalist, author and screenwriter Şule Yüksel Şenler, which will be broadcast on TRT’s international digital platform, tabii. Stating that the production is "a highly significant series portraying what it means to be a woman in Türkiye and to wear the headscarf, with its pains and joys," Head of Communications Duran expressed his gratitude to TRT executives and the cast of the series for bringing the production to life. Noting that the series ''Å...

“We aim to implement soon the regulations that will boost Türkiye’s global competitiveness”

Speaking at the May 22 Financial Literacy Day event, President Erdoğan said: “The current period has once again demonstrated that Türkiye is a safe haven in its region. As the government, we are determined to further strengthen this unique feature of our country in the period ahead. We aim to implement soon the legal, administrative, financial and institutional regulations that will boost Türkiye’s global competitiveness and ameliorate its financial and investment environment.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the May 22 Financial Literacy Day event in Istanbul. “The incidents recently unfolding in our region attest...