President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan performed Friday prayers, led by Imam and Khatib of al-Aqsa Mosque Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, at the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque. Following the prayers, President Erdoğan answered reporters’ questions. “I HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH GETTING VACCINATED” In answer to a question as to whether Turkey would opt for vaccines developed by a Turkish couple in Germany and approved for use by the UK, President Erdoğan pointed out that various options exist for vaccine. Noting that he spoke in person with Uğur Şahin, the Turkish doctor who developed the vaccine in Germany, President Erdo...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the opening ceremony of the Presidential Symphony Orchestra Concert Hall in Ankara. President Erdoğan delivered a speech at the ceremony. Stating that the big and small concert halls in the building were built by world-renowned acousticians in line with natural principles of acoustics, President Erdoğan congratulated all, Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy and his team in particular, who contributed to the construction of the building. We have always endeavored to embrace all kinds of works which would add value to the cultural and artistic life in our country and...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Hassan Rouhani of Iran. Steps aimed at strengthening Turkey-Iran relations and regional developments were discussed during the meeting. Expressing his deep sadness over the passing of Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh as a result of a heinous assassination, President Erdoğan extended his condolences to the brotherly Iranian people and the family of the deceased. Drawing attention to the timing of the assassination, President Erdoğan stated that although the attack targeted the peace and tranquillity in the region, he believed that the hopes of dark circles seeking to drag the...
In a videomessage to the Special Session in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic of the United Nations General Assembly, President Erdoğan said: “Another matter the pandemic reminds us of is that the United Nations system must be reformed according to today's threats and needs. I believe that the General Assembly must be strengthened to make the United Nations system more effective, democratic, equitable and transparent.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed via videomessage the Special Session in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic of the United Nations General Assembly. President Erdoğan said: “The international community is facing the greatest...
Speaking at the 86th anniversary event of the enfranchisement of Turkish women, President Erdoğan said: “We will take every kind of measures to protect women against harms which they should never be subjected to as human beings in the first place – particularly against violence and discrimination. We will, for sure, support women in every area from education and professional life to politics and NGO activities.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at an event marking the 86th anniversary of the introduction of full suffrage for women in Turkey. Drawing attention to the great efforts exerted by...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated, “Our brothers and sisters with disabilities, who prove that they are an important part of society by engaging in all aspects of life, make us proud of the many achievements they have accomplished in sports, the arts, politics, education and business.” President Erdoğan issued a message on the occasion of the “December 3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities”. Wishing that December 3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, would be beneficial in taking new steps to improve the quality of life of the people with disabilities around the world and make their lives easier,...
The Defence Industry Executive Committee convened at the Presidential Complex under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. In the written statement made after the meeting, it was stated that the technology-oriented and R&D-based defence industry policy would be sustained by growing stronger. At the meeting, where developments in the defence industry were discussed, it was reported that various projects related to electronic warfare, urban security systems, communications, weapons, ammunition, missiles and various platforms aimed at adding new domestic and national systems used by the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) and security units were concluded. It...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received the national swimmer Emre Sakçı, who broke European records in the International Swimming League. During the reception at the Presidential Complex, Turkey Swimming Federation President Erkan Yalçın was also in attendance.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received al-Aqsa Mosque’s Imam-Khatib Sheikh Ekrima Sabri at the Presidential Complex.