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Five international agreements signed by Türkiye promulgated in Official Gazette

Five international agreements approved by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have been promulgated in the Official Gazette.  The "Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Environment" signed on January 30, 2022, in Male, the capital of the Maldives, agreed on the intent to strengthen friendly relations between the two countries and expand cooperation in the field of environment, to preserve and improve the environment for the welfare of present and future generations, and the importance of the sustainable development approach. The "Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Agriculture," which Türkiye signed separately with the Maldives...

President Erdoğan inaugurates 1915 Çanakkale Bridge

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the opening ceremony of the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge and Malkara-Çanakkale Highway. Speaking at the ceremony, President Erdoğan said: “Çanakkale, which has been the apple of the eyes of various civilizations, cultures and societies for thousands of years, embraces a brand new future today. We have come together to inaugurate the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge, which we see as a ruby necklace over the Çanakkale Strait.” A BRIDGE FROM THE PAST TO THE FUTURE Dedicating the bridge to the glorious memories of our martyrs, to our ancestors magnificent victory 107 years ago, President Erdoğan said: “We...

1915 Çanakkale Bridge to contribute to seamless trade route stretching from Beijing to London

The 1915 Çanakkale Bridge, which was inaugurated by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum of South Korea on the occasion of the 107th anniversary of March 18 Çanakkale Naval Victory, will play a strategic role in global trade. Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Adil Karaismailoğlu provided information about the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge, which was inaugurated by President Erdoğan and Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum of South Korea, and said that, with the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge project, Türkiye has taken another step toward becoming one of the world's leading countries in terms of investment, industry, exports, and jobs. Minister...

President Erdoğan receives PM Kim Boo-kyum of the Republic of Korea

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum of the Republic of Korea, who is in Türkiye to attend the opening ceremony of the 1915 Çanakkale. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/136157/president-erdogan-receives-pm-kim-boo-kyum-of-the-republic-of-korea

Directorate of Communications turns stories of Çanakkale heroes into documentary

Director of Communications Altun: “We aim to reach a wider audience, particularly our youth, with the stories of our heroes who determined the fate of the Victory of Çanakkale and had no hesitation in putting their own lives at stake, and to keep the spirit of Çanakkale alive forever.” The Presidency's Directorate of Communications produced a documentary series titled “Unforgettable Stories of Our Heroes Who Made History in Çanakkale” on the occasion of March 18 Martyrs’ Commemoration Day and the 107th anniversary of the Victory of Çanakkale. The documentary series tells the story of the unknown heroes of the Victory...

President Erdoğan attends ceremony at Çanakkale Martyrs’ Memorial

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at a ceremony held at the Çanakkale Martyrs’ Memorial on the occasion of March 18 Martyrs’ Commemoration Day and the 107th anniversary of the Victory of Çanakkale. Remembering with grace and gratitude the august martyrs who got the expression ‘Çanakkale is impassable’ engraved in history, President Erdoğan wished Allah’s mercy upon all citizens and security personnel who sacrificed their lives for their homeland and flag during the War of Independence, Cyprus Peace Operation and the fight against terror as well as on July 15. “I remember with respect soldiers of other nations...

President Erdoğan shares post on 1915 Çanakkale Bridge

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan posted a video on social media of the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge, which will become operational today. “A symbol of our Çanakkale Victory, Türkiye's mark in history...” President Erdoğan noted in the post, which consists of a video that depicts the construction process of the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge.

Panels held in New York on US-Türkiye trade volume targets

High-level Turkish officials, members of parliament, and businesspeople who attended the panels held at Türkevi Centre in New York shared information about industrial developments and investments in Türkiye as part of the 100-billion-dollar trade volume target between Türkiye and the US. During a panel discussion titled "Turkish-American Efforts for New Horizons: Trade Goal of $100 Billion", Deputy Chairman of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) Başaran Bayrak stated that the Turkish economy "has the strongest performance among the OECD, G20, and EU countries," emphasising how the 2021 exports achieved historical success in every sector. Bayrak stated that T...

Turkish delegation pays visit to Bloomberg News

The Turkish delegation, comprised of high-level officials, members of parliament, and businesspeople, paid a visit to Bloomberg, the leading financial news network in the US, as part of the visits to the US Department of State and the Department of Commerce and spoke with officials. As part of the 100-billion-dollar trade volume target between Türkiye and the US, the Turkish delegation, which held talks in Washington and New York under the coordination of the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications and the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM), visited the US Department of State, the Department of Commerce, and the US...