International companies that suspended their operations in Russia due to the Russia-Ukraine war, or sought a safe and stable destination in the region after withdrawing from the Russian market put the spotlight on Türkiye's investment climate. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, international companies affected by the Russia-Ukraine war shifted their routes to Türkiye, which is viewed as the "region's safe harbour" and "trade base." Particularly US companies, which rank second in international capital investments to Türkiye, focused on mutual visits to cooperate by seeing the country's investment potential firsthand. The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in a shift in...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece. During the phone call, President Erdoğan wished a speedy recovery to Prime Minister Mitsotakis who tested positive for COVID-19. Prime Minister Mitsotakis thanked President Erdoğan for his hospitality on Sunday.
Speaking at a joint press conference with Chancellor Scholz of Germany, President Erdoğan said: “We attach importance to working in close cooperation with Germany on regional matters. The recent developments in our region have proven that Türkiye has a key role in many areas, security and energy in particular.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany held a joint press conference at the Presidential Complex following their tête-à-tête and the meeting between the delegations. “WE WILL CONTINUE OUR EFFORTS FOR A LASTING CEASEFIRE” Stating that recent developments, especially regarding Ukraine and...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany with an official ceremony at the Presidential Complex. Once President Erdoğan and Chancellor Scholz arrived at the ceremonial ground, the national anthems of Türkiye and Germany were played, and Chancellor Scholz inspected the guard of honor. Following the introduction of the delegations, President Erdoğan and Chancellor Scholz posed for the press and headed inside for their tête-à-tête. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/136029/german-chancellor-scholz-at-the-presidential-complex
Delivering remarks at an event on Doctors’ Day, President Erdoğan said: “As information and data become the most important value, the health sector continues to strengthen in this aspect as well. We want to elevate our country to the best place possible in the global health system.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered remarks at an event on March 14 Doctors' Day at the Presidential Complex. Congratulating doctors and all medical personnel on March 14 Doctors' Day, President Erdoğan said: “I would like to extend my gratitude to our doctors and all medical personnel who work day and night to...
Director of Communications Altun: “The socioeconomic structure of our country, which is based on strong political leadership, trust, and stability, is its greatest strength.” In a post shared on his social media account, Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun stated that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's meeting with Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Olaf Scholz would be his 14th face-to-face meeting with world leaders in the last five days. Regarding Chancellor Scholz's first visit to Türkiye at President Erdoğan's invitation, Director of Communications Altun said, "This meeting will be our President's 14th face-to-face meeting with world...
As part of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, President Erdoğan held 11 bilateral meetings, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu held 67 bilateral meetings. The successive visits of leaders on the occasion of the Türkiye-Russia-Ukraine tripartite foreign ministers meeting, the Antalya Diplomacy Forum and the İstanbul Mediation Conference have positioned Türkiye as the country where the heart of global diplomacy beats. The week's first significant meeting took place during Israel's first presidential visit to Türkiye in years. When President Isaac Herzog of Israel met with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on March 9, the two Presidents stated that...
Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany will pay an official visit to Türkiye on March 14, 2022 at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. All aspects of the bilateral relations between Türkiye and Germany as well as possible steps for the enhancing of the cooperation between the two countries will be discussed during the talks to be held as part of Chancellor Scholz’s first visit to Türkiye after he took office. Besides bilateral relations, views on current regional and international issues, Ukraine and Türkiye-EU relations in particular, will be exchanged. Respectfully announced to the public. https:/...
During the phone call, UN Secretary-General Guterres thanked President Erdoğan for his attempts to mediate between Russia and Ukraine, as well as for his diplomatic efforts and for his activities contributing to peace. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres. The call addressed international developments and regional issues, particularly the Russia-Ukraine war. President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye was working hard in order for a ceasefire to be achieved in the Russia-Ukraine war and peace to be restored, and was making efforts regarding humanitarian aid and evacuations. UN Secretary-General...