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President Erdoğan gives an interview to Qatari newspaper “The Peninsula”

President Erdoğan gave an interview to Qatari newspaper “The Peninsula". In his interview with “The Peninsula" newspaper published in English in Qatar, President Erdoğan made some statements on Turkey's policies on the Eastern Mediterranean, Libya, Syria and counter-terrorism as well as regional developments and Turkey-Qatar relations. “We have strategic relations with Qatar” Pointing out that Turkey and Qatar were two brotherly countries that had deep-rooted historical, cultural, and human relations, President Erdoğan stated that two countries had strategic relations in a wide spectrum ranging from economy, industry, defence, security, investment, and energy. Underscoring that more than 50...

President Erdoğan meets with Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is on a visit to Qatar’s capital city, Doha, met with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar at the Sea Palace. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/122320/president-erdogan-meets-with-qatar-emir-sheikh-tamim

President Erdoğan in Qatar

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has arrived in Qatar’s capital city, Doha, the last stop of his visits to Kuwait and Qatar. President Erdoğan was welcomed at Doha International Airport by Minister of State for Defense Affairs of Qatar Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, Turkey’s Ambassador to Qatar Mehmet Mustafa Göksu and other Turkish and Qatari officials. Minister of Treasury and Finance Berat Albayrak, Minister of Youth and Sports Mehmet Muharrem Kasapoğlu and Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar are accompanying the President on his visit. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/122316/president-erdogan-in-qatar

President Erdoğan in Kuwait

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has arrived in Kuwait, the first stop of his visits to Kuwait and Qatar. President Erdoğan was welcomed at Kuwait International Airport by Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Turkey’s Ambassador to Kuwait Ayşe Hilal Sayan Koytak and other officials. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who has taken office after the late Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and extended his condolences. Minister of Treasury and Finance Berat Albayrak, Minister of Youth and Sports Mehmet Muharrem Kasapoğlu...

President Erdoğan celebrated the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Official Gazette

As one of the significant indicators of the long-established state tradition of the Republic of Turkey, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan celebrated the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Official Gazette and said, “In a sense, the Official Gazette is the ‘memory of the state’ and ‘certificate of the transparent administrative approach’.” In his message on the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Official Gazette, a significant indicator of the long-established state tradition of the Republic of Turkey, President Erdoğan celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Official Gazette. In his message, “The Official Gazette, which has shared...

President Erdoğan to visit Kuwait and Qatar

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will visit Kuwait and Qatar on October 7, 2020. As part of his visit to Kuwait, President Erdoğan will meet with Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who has taken office after the late Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and extend his condolences. All aspects of the bilateral relations will be addressed and views on regional developments will be exchanged at the talks. During his visit to Qatar, President Erdoğan will meet with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar. The two leaders are expected to review the...

“We are determined to continue our struggle until the TRNC has politically and economically become an equal and honorable member of the global system”

Holding a joint press conference with Prime Minister Ersin Tatar of the TRNC, President Erdoğan said: “We are determined to continue our struggle until the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has politically and economically become an equal and honorable member of the global system.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a joint press conference with Prime Minister Ersin Tatar of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) at the Presidential Complex. President Erdoğan and Prime Minister Tatar participated via videoconference in the water supply ceremony following the repair of the TRNC Water Supply Project. President Erdoğan...

“Turkey is the biggest opportunity for western countries in the fight against xenophobia, Islamophobia, cultural racism and extremism”

Speaking at the Mosques and Religious Officials Week event, President Erdoğan said: “Turkey is the biggest opportunity for western countries in the fight against xenophobia, Islamophobia, cultural racism and extremism. Such cities of ours as Istanbul, Hatay and Mardin are the symbols of the culture of coexistence. Western politicians have many lessons to draw from these cities.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the Mosques and Religious Officials Week event at the Presidential Complex. “RACISM, DISCRIMINATION AND ISLAMOPHOBIA SPREAD LIKE A POISON IVY IN WESTERN COUNTRIES” Underlining that while Turkey displays an exemplary attitude regarding rights...

President Erdoğan receives TRNC Prime Minster Tatar

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Prime Minister Ersin Tatar of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) at the Presidential Complex. Vice President Fuat Oktay was also present at the meeting. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/122285/president-erdogan-receives-trnc-prime-minster-tatar-