Regional issues and steps to strengthen the Türkiye-Germany and Türkiye-European Union (EU) relations were discussed during the videoconference, which took place ahead of the AK Party’s 7th Ordinary Grand Congress. Stating that the positive reflection of giving dialogue prominence in Türkiye-EU relations was seen by all, President Erdoğan expressed his belief that the personal contribution of Chancellor Merkel had played a significant role in the creation of such atmosphere. Underscoring that necessary efforts should be exerted in order for the current situation not to be undermined by some member countries that failed to understand the...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Mario Draghi of Italy. Regional issues and steps to strengthen the Türkiye-Italy relations were discussed during the phone call, which took place ahead of the AK Party’s 7th Ordinary Grand Congress. President Erdoğan offered his congratulations to Mr. Draghi on his new duty as prime minister. Noting that the strengthening of the strategic partnership between the two countries will contribute to the stability and prosperity of their shared geography, President Erdoğan expressed his wish that the Third Türkiye-Italy Intergovernmental Summit may...
On 20 March 2021, Türkiye has unilaterally withdrawn from the Istanbul Convention. Article 80 of the Istanbul Convention permits any party to denounce it by notifying the Council of Europe. As known, Türkiye was the first signatory to the Istanbul Convention by demonstrating a strong commitment to protect women’s status in society and fight any violence against women. The Istanbul Convention, originally intended to promote women’s rights, was hijacked by a group of people attempting to normalize homosexuality – which is incompatible with Türkiye’s social and family values. Hence the decision to withdraw. Türkiye is not the...
In his message on the occasion of March 21, World Down Syndrome Day, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "You are making our world richer and more beautiful with your uniqueness. So glad to have you.” President Erdoğan shared a message from BIP and Telegram on the occasion of March 21 World Down Syndrome Day. President Erdoğan noted the following in his message: “I would like to convey my best regards to all my brothers and sisters with Down syndrome and their dear families on the World Down Syndrome Day, which was declared to raise awareness about our...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, “Together, as women and men and young and old, all shoulder to shoulder, we will continue to build, brick by brick, a more prosperous, fairer and safer future for both our country and our region as well as for all humanity, with the hope and enthusiasm that Nowruz has blossomed.” President Erdoğan issued a message on the occasion of International Nowruz Day. Extending his congratulations on the occasion of the Nowruz Day that is the herald of spring and symbol of peace and brotherhood, President Erdoğan noted the following in his message: ...
Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "Our government will work with all its strength to end violence against women and to further reinforce women's place in social life." In a post on his social media account, Director of Communications Altun reiterated that in the last 18 years, important reforms had been made in terms of empowering women along with fundamental rights and freedoms. Based on an approach that regarded women not as the object but as the subject, a brand-new concept was introduced in social life, Altun said, and added, "We have made revolutionary initiatives in order to prevent...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with Head of the Presidential Council of Libya, Mohammad Younes Menfi, and Prime Minister of Government of National Unity of Libya, Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, separately. Türkiye-Libya relations and regional developments were discussed during the talks. Conveying his congratulations on the Government of National Unity receiving a vote of confidence from the House of Representatives, President Erdoğan stated that hopes for a lasting solution flourished once again in Libya. Noting that Türkiye, which always regarded friendly and brotherly Libya’s sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and political unity to be...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan inspected the construction sites of Taksim Mosque and Atatürk Cultural Centre in İstanbul. Following the inspection of Atatürk Cultural Centre's construction works, President Erdoğan moved on to the construction site of the mosque at Taksim Square on foot. Accompanying President Erdoğan during his inspections of the construction sites were Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, AK Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik, Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun, Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın, Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Ahmet Misbah Demircan, Governor of İstanbul Ali Yerlikaya, Provincial Director of Culture...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with President of Slovenia, Borut Pahor. During the conversation, the steps to improve Türkiye-Slovenia relations were discussed. President Erdoğan stated that he was proud that bilateral relations had developed in every field on the 10th anniversary of the Strategic Partnership Agreement between Türkiye and Slovenia. Expressing his wish that the Strategic Partnership would continue many more decades and contribute to the regional peace, stability and prosperity as well as the bilateral relations, President Erdoğan noted that he believed that Türkiye and Slovenia had much greater potential...