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“We are determined to make Turkey a healthcare hub of three continents”

Speaking at the opening ceremony of Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital, President Erdoğan said: “Our exemplary fight against COVID-19 has opened a new window of opportunity for Turkey in health tourism. We are determined to make Turkey a healthcare hub of three continents.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital in Istanbul.  “The COVID-19 pandemic, which cost nearly 550 thousand lives across the world, has shown once again the importance of health and healthcare infrastructure,” President Erdoğan said. “Many countries, including...

Directorate of Communications announces the situation regarding coronavirus cases around the world

Directorate of Communications announced the number of cases, deaths, and in countries affected by coronavirus (Covid-19) throughout the world as of July 3, 2020, 21:45.   Directorate of Communications shared a post on its Twitter account, stating that the number of people infected with Covid-19, which broke out in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province in China, exceeded 10 million 89 thousand throughout the world.   The post also provided information regarding the current situation in Turkey, and noted:   "Turkey has conducted a total of 3,535,818 tests so far. The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases has reached 203,456, while 5,186 citizens have lost their lives and 178,278...

“We should stick to our agricultural projects”

Addressing via videoconference the opening ceremony of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd irrigation sections within Konya Plain Project, President Erdoğan said: “The unquestionable supremacy of being self-sufficient in terms of agricultural production and food has been seen during the pandemic era. While shelves have remained empty and basic needs could not be met in many countries, we have not experienced any difficulty in our country. Because Turkey, beyond meeting its own needs, is a country that has a production potential. The experience we have gone through has shown us that we should more firmly stick to our agricultural projects.” ...

President Erdoğan: “We will continue to protect the rights and remedies of Muslims and those of other religious beliefs in our country”

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the Ground-breaking Ceremony of the Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha Mosque in Levent. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Erdoğan wished God's mercy upon the workers who lost their lives in the explosion that occurred in the fireworks factory in Hendek district of Sakarya, and speedy recovery to the injured workers, and wished God’s protection upon the country and the nation against any disaster. “Turkey offers everyone the opportunity to worship” “Every mosque rising with different architectural styles in different regions of the world is a monument, which calls to the sky that everywhere they...

President Erdoğan performs Friday prayer at Hz. Ali Mosque in Istanbul

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan performed Friday prayer at Hz. Ali Mosque in Istanbul. President Erdoğan answered reporters’ questions after the prayer. “The works between us and the legitimate government in Libya should be continued in determined way'' In answer to a question about National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar’s visit to Libya, President Erdoğan noted that the visit had been planned at the beginning of the week, and that Naval Forces Commander Admiral Adnan Özbal had been sent to the region prior to Minister Akar’s visit. “Following our visit to Qatar yesterday, our Minister of National...

President Erdoğan meets with Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Doha for a one-day working visit, met with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar at the Pearl Palace. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/120542/president-erdogan-meets-with-qatar-emir-sheikh-tamim

President Erdoğan in Qatar

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in Doha, the capital of Qatar, at 15:35 with the private plane "TUR". President Erdoğan was welcomed by Minister of State for Defense Affairs of Qatar Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, Turkish and Qatari officials at Doha Old International Airport. During his visit, President Erdoğan is accompanied by Minister of Treasury and Finance Berat Albayrak, Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar, Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun, Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın and Head of National Intelligence Organization (MIT) Hakan Fidan.

President Erdoğan, German Chancellor Merkel talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan talked to German Chancellor Angela Merkel over the phone. During the conversation, cooperation in the fight against the coronavirus (Covid-19) and bilateral relations, as well as the developments regarding regional issues, particularly Libya and Syria, were discussed. 

President Erdoğan to visit Qatar

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will pay a one-day working visit to Qatar tomorrow.  President Erdoğan will meet with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, Emir of Qatar.  Relations between the two friendly and brotherly countries are expected to be addressed in all aspects during the meeting.  During the meeting to be held between Erdoğan, who will pay his first visit abroad starting with Qatar in the wake of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, Emir of Qatar, it is also envisaged that the views will be exchanged on...