Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun stated that Turkey would continue to support its allies, friends and those in need around the world, and said, “This is not a matter of politics but our President Erdoğan’s and our country’s humanitarian approach.” In a thread on his Twitter account, Altun reminded that a second plane with medical aid supplies had arrived in the US in solidarity with Turkey’s NATO ally. “We will continue to support our allies, friends and those in need around the world. This is not a matter of politics but our President Erdoğan...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that the construction of two hospitals with a total capacity of 2 thousand beds in Yeşilköy and Sancaktepe continued at a fast pace and that they would complete the projects as soon as possible, and thus provide Istanbul with two important permanent hospitals in real terms. President Erdoğan shared a post on his Twitter account regarding the hospital projects in Yeşilköy and Sancaktepe, where the construction work is underway, and noted the following: "The construction of two hospitals with a total capacity of 2 thousand beds in Yeşilköy...
Directorate of Communications announced the number of cases, deaths, and discharges in countries affected by coronavirus (Covid-19) throughout the world as of May 2, 2020, 22:00. 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 3 million 458 thousand, more than 243 thousand people lost their lives and more than 1 million 103 thousand people recovered throughout the world. The post also provided information regarding the current situation in Turkey, and noted: "Turkey has conducted a total of 1,111,366 tests so far. The total number...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sent a letter to Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmaajo along with the Turkish aid consisting of medical supplies and ventilators sent to Somalia. The letter from President Erdoğan sent to Somali President Farmaajo, along with the aid of medical supplies and ventilators, began with the remarks: “Mr. President, Distinguished Brother” and continued as follows: “I convey my condolences on behalf of my nation and myself to all our Somali brothers and sisters who have lost their lives due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. I hope that we will overcome this challenging period as...
Regarding the aid sent by Turkey to Somalia, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that “the ventilators developed with National Technology Move would be a breath of life for our Somali brothers”. In a post shared on his Twitter account, President Erdoğan said: “The ventilators, developed with National Technology Move, will be a breath of life for our Somali brothers. Civilization is not a matter of probability but consciousness. Our nation’s conscience and capabilities are at the service of oppressed peoples and nations in need. At the heart of my sacred nation is a plane tree called...
Directorate of Communications announced the number of cases, deaths, and discharges in countries affected by coronavirus (Covid-19) throughout the world as of May 1, 2020, 22:00. 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 3 million 370 thousand, more than 237 thousand people lost their lives and more than 1 million 70 thousand people recovered throughout the world. The post also provided information regarding the current situation in Turkey, and noted: "Turkey has conducted a total of 1,075,048 tests so far. The total number of...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen held a phone talk to discuss matters of mutual interests. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen discussed cooperation in the fight against the coronavirus, bilateral ties and regional issues. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/turkish-european-commision-presidents-discuss-covid-19/1826000
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan talked to the two families whose children were kidnapped by the terrorist organization PKK in Ağrı. President Erdoğan talked to the family of Hayal Demir, who was kidnapped in 2014 by the terrorist organization PKK in Ağrı, via video conference. In the video conference held with the means of Ağrı Mayor Savcı Sayan, Erdoğan wished a blessed month of Ramadan to the couple, Süheyla-Mehmet Demir and other family elders. The Mother, Süheyla Demir told Erdoğan, during the conversation with the family, that her child was kidnapped at the...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan talked to patients who received Covid-19 treatment at the Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty Hospital at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa (IUC) via video-conference. Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun and Presidential Spokesman İbrahim Kalın accompanied President Erdoğan, who held the conference from the Huber Villa in Tarabya. In the video conference Erdoğan spoke with UIC Rector Prof. Nuri Aydın, UIC Vice Rector Prof. Oğuz Çetinkale, Dean of UIC Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty Prof. Mustafa Sait Gönen, Chief Physician of IUC Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty Hospital Assoc. Prof. Zekayi Kutlubay and...