Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun stated that Turkey had always exerted efforts for a political solution and diplomacy in the face of the human tragedy in Syria and added that Turkey was key to peace. On his Twitter account, Altun shared a video titled “Turkey: The Key to Peace” which provides information about the civil war in Syria, and the policies pursued and operations conducted by Turkey in order to contribute to peace in the country, to protect its borders and to establish lasting stability in the region. In his tweet, Altun said: “Turkey has always exerted efforts for...
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Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said: “Europe has been turning a blind eye to PKK’s terror activities for decades. Now, they are going further and hosting PKK/YPG terrorists in the European Parliament. If Europe is not going to stop a designated terror group and its activities, how can we talk about common security?” On his Twitter account, Altun shared a thread regarding the conference organized in the European Parliament with the participation of PKK, YPG/PYD executives. Noting that PKK has been recruiting, fundraising, organizing and propagating on European soil for far too long, Altun stated the following:...
The Presidential Cabinet convened under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Complex. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/116569/presidential-cabinet-convenes-under-president-erdogan-s-chairmanship
Speaking at the inauguration of the Turkish Armed Forces’ Ammunition Sorting and Separation Plant, President Erdoğan said: “Besides the gallantry and strength of our soldiers, the progress we have made in defense industry also plays a major role in our achievements. Were it not for the crucial works Turkey has carried out in defense industry over the past 17 years, we would now be in a position where we cannot fight terrorist organizations even on our own soil, let alone outside our borders.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the inauguration of the Turkish Armed Forces’ Ammunition...
Speaking at AK Party’s parliamentary group meeting, President Erdoğan said: “Any attack, be it from ground or air, on our troops or on the friendly elements we are working with will be responded to in kind without any warning irrespective of its origin. No one can object to us exercising by ourselves our right to do so given the failure to guarantee our troops’ security in Idlib.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the party’s parliamentary group meeting. “We will not turn a blind eye to...
The Syrian regime's recent attack on Turkish troops in Idlib has marred joint efforts for peace in the country, President Erdoğan told his Russian counterpart in a phone call. The phone call between Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Vladimir Putin came after Monday’s attack in Idlib, northwestern Syria, that martyred seven Turkish soldiers and one civilian contractor working with the Turkish military. Erdoğan underlined that Turkey would continue to use its right of self defense against similar attacks. The two leaders also discussed the latest developments in Libya. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkey/erdogan-putin-talk-over-phone-after-idlib-attack/1724490
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received ambassadors of Eswatini, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Seychelles and Togo at the Presidential Complex. Eswatini’s Ambassador to Belgium Sibusisiwe Mngomezulu, who is also accredited to Turkey; Mozambique’s Ambassador to Italy César Francisco De Gouveia Júnior, who is also accredited to Turkey; Myanmar’s Ambassador to Egypt Myint Lwin, who is also accredited to Turkey; Nepal’s Ambassador to Pakistan Sewa Lamsal, who is also accredited to Turkey; Seychelles’ Ambassador to France Louis Sylvestre Radegonde, who is also accredited to Turkey; and Togo’s Ambassador to Germany Komi Bayédzè Dagoh, who...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and German Chancellor Angela Merkel held a phone conversation. The two leaders discussed latest developments in Libya and Syria. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkey/erdogan-merkel-discuss-developments-in-libya-syria/1724131
Following deadly Assad regime attack, President Erdoğan says strategic initiatives are being made with Russia. Following an Assad regime attack on Turkish troops, Turkey will keep its military observation posts in Idlib, Syria, along with necessary fortifications, because they play a vital role, said Erdoğan on Tuesday. The deadly attack was very clear violation of the Idlib agreement and so will have consequences for the Assad regime, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan told reporters en route back to Turkey from an official trip to Ukraine. But he also said in wake of the attack, there is no...