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President Erdoğan in Qatar

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has arrived in Doha to attend the 7th meeting of the Türkiye-Qatar Supreme Strategic Committee at the invitation of Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar. Upon his arrival at Hamad International Airport, President Erdoğan was welcomed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar, Qatar’s Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Director of the National Intelligence Organization Hakan Fidan, Türkiye’s ambassador to Qatar Mehmet Mustafa Göksu and Commander of Türkiye-Qatar Combined Joint Force Col. Bilal ...

“The relations between Türkiye and Qatar are getting stronger day by day in keeping with the two countries’ friendship”

Addressing reporters before leaving for Qatar, President Erdoğan said: “The relations between Türkiye and Qatar are getting stronger day by day on the basis of a strategic perspective in keeping with the two countries’ histories, potentials and friendship. Within the framework of the Supreme Strategic Committee mechanism, we have thus far signed 69 documents with Qatar in a wide range of areas including on military, political, commercial, economic and cultural matters. The deals we have made have further enhanced our cooperation.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference before leaving for Qatar, where he will attend the...

President Erdoğan’s message to the 12th Bosphorus Summit

In the message he sent to the 12th Bosphorus Summit held by the International Cooperation Platform, President Erdoğan expressed his gratitude to the participants who would contribute to the summit held under the theme “Working for a Better World”. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, “The international community, particularly the developed countries, failed during the pandemic, one of the world's worst health crises. The pandemic sparked severe humanitarian crises, especially in the periphery countries of the global system. The need for establishing a fairer world in social, personal and economic life, as well as the international security architecture, has...

President Erdoğan to Visit Qatar

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will pay an official visit to Qatar on December 6-7, 2021 at the invitation of Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar to attend the 7th meeting of the Türkiye-Qatar Supreme Strategic Committee. All aspects of the bilateral relations between Türkiye and Qatar will be reviewed, and steps that would deepen the cooperation between the two countries will be discussed at the Committee meeting, which will be held in Doha under the co-chairmanship of President Erdoğan and Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim, with the participation of relevant ministers. Besides the bilateral...

President Erdoğan’s message to “Türkiye Volunteerism Awards” ceremony

President Erdoğan: From the past to the present, our august nation has been known for its exceptional virtues based on charity, mercy, compassion, and solidarity. Our Turkish Red Crescent, which has been operating on a 'volunteerism' basis since its inception, has also helped heal countless scars standing by those in need in our country and around the world. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a message to the Turkish Red Crescent's "Türkiye Volunteerism Awards" ceremony held at the Haliç Congress Centre on December 5, International Volunteer Day. In his message, President Erdoğan said: "From the past to the...

President Erdoğan: We are working to ensure that our women enjoy their rights and freedoms, without any discrimination

President Erdoğan: "We will continue to work on resolving our women's issues, particularly violence against women, in the coming period." In a video message marking the 87th anniversary of Turkish women gaining the right to vote and be elected, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "We are working to ensure that our women enjoy their rights and freedoms without any discrimination." President Erdoğan emphasised that Türkiye granted the right to vote and to be elected to women who made history during the Turkish National War of Independence before many European countries and added: "The fact that our...

Directorate of Communications organises “Türkiye Drone Festival”

Director of Communications Altun: “By capturing the historical, cultural, and natural charms of Türkiye from the air, this competition will significantly contribute to the promotion and tourism of our country.” “Türkiye Drone Festival,” held by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications and where First Person View (FPV) drone pilots explore Türkiye’s historical, natural, and cultural attractions, will hold a public vote between December 5-25. Professional and world-renowned FPV drone pilots from around the world have flown over 12 Turkish cities to capture images in the categories of “History, Faith, Water, and Health.”  From today, public votes...

President Erdoğan meets with NGO representatives in Siirt

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with representatives of non-governmental organizations in Siirt. Delivering a speech at the event, President Erdoğan drew attention to the steps taken with determination in order for Türkiye to become an exemplary country in the areas of human rights, justice and freedoms, and said: “We have elevated Türkiye to an upper league in education, healthcare, security, transportation, agriculture, foreign policy, infrastructure, superstructure, employment and social welfare. We have changed the face of not only Türkiye but the entire region with the facilities we have built, the projects we have implemented and...

“We have started a new initiative to make Türkiye one of the most developed countries of the world”

Making a speech during the opening ceremony of multiple facilities in Siirt, President Erdoğan said: “We have improved our infrastructure in every area from education, healthcare and transportation to social means, sports and energy to the level where our citizens can receive the services they deserve. And now, we have started a new initiative to make Türkiye one of the most developed countries of the world on the basis of this strong infrastructure of democracy and development.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the opening ceremony of Zarova Bridge, Şirvan Dam and HEPP, and other...