U.S. President Donald Trump has offered condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on a phone call over Friday's deadly earthquake in Elazığ, Turkey Trump told Erdoğan that he stands by Turkey over the phone after the powerful earthquake. Erdoğan and Trump also exchanged views on regional issues, particularly situation in Syria and Libya, as well as bilateral relations. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/trump-sends-condolences-to-erdogan-over-quake-in-turkey/1715990
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Speaking at a joint press conference with President Barrow of The Gambia, President Erdoğan said: “As Turkey, we work to improve our economic relations with Africa on a basis that will benefit both sides.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Adama Barrow of The Gambia held a joint press conference following their tête-à-tête and the meeting between the delegations. “Gambia is the first country to stop FETO’s activities” Stating that bilateral relations were addressed during the talks, President Erdoğan, underscoring that The Gambia is the first country to stop Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO)...
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says Kobe Bryant 'inspired countless athletes,' offers condolences to late basketball legend's family President Erdoğan Monday evening paid tribute to late basketball legend Kobe Bryant. In a tweet, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Kobe Bryant "inspired countless athletes" and offered his condolences to the superstar player's family and loved ones. "I am deeply saddened by the loss of basketball legend Kobe Bryant who inspired countless athletes and introduced people around the world to the joy of basketball. As a basketball fan and the President of Turkey, I wish to offer my deepest condolences to...
Expressing that bilateral meetings and meetings between delegations had been completed successfully in Algeria, the first pillar of his Africa tour, Erdoğan indicated that they had discussed all aspects of bilateral relations with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Erdoğan said Agreement of Friendship and Cooperation dated 2006 had been upgraded to the level of High Level Strategic Council, indicating that this mechanism would provide the chance to strengthen relations in the fields of economy, trade, defence industry, security, infrastructure, tourism as well as other areas. Erdoğan indicated that it was decided to hold the Joint Economic Commission...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is in Banjul to pay an official visit at the invitation of President Adama Barrow of The Gambia. President Erdoğan was welcomed by President Barrow at Banjul International Airport with an official ceremony. After the national anthems of the two countries were played, the two presidents inspected the guard of honor and introduced their delegations to one another. Accompanying President Erdoğan in The Gambia are First Lady Emine Erdoğan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Fatih Dönmez, Minister of National Defense Hulusi...
Recent claims that the press cards of those working for some media outlets have been cancelled do not reflect the facts. All press card procedures are conducted by the Republic of Turkey’s Directorate of Communications in compliance with the Press Card Regulation. In addition to first press cards or permanent press cards, application for a new press card might be necessary due to reasons such as general card replacement, loss, damage, change of organization or return to the profession. The Press Card Application System of the Directorate of Communications is currently active and receiving applications. The subsequent assessment process...
Addressing Turkey-Algeria Business Forum, President Erdoğan said: “The total trade volume between Turkey and African countries has risen by 381 percent in the last 27 years and reached $26 billion. We will further boost our cooperation with the continent in the period ahead. We will work together shoulder to shoulder to increase our trade volume up to $50 billion.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at Turkey-Algeria Business Forum. President Erdoğan began his remarks by thanking President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria and the Algerian authorities for the hospitality extended to him and his delegation. “We will further boost our cooperation...
Speaking at a joint press conference with President Tebboune of Algeria, President Erdoğan said: “Turkey wholeheartedly believes in a prosperous future for Algeria. We don’t deem Algeria’s security, peace and welfare separate from our own.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria held a joint press conference following their meeting at the Presidential Palace of Algeria. “Turkey wholeheartedly believes in a prosperous future for Algeria” Congratulating his Algerian counterpart Tebboune on his election to the presidency, President Erdoğan said: “I feel honored to be paying the first-ever presidential visit after his inauguration.” ...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received President of the Council of the Nation of Algeria, Salah Goudjil, as part of his programme in Algeria. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/116408/president-erdogan-receives-president-goudjil-of-the-council-of-the-nation-of-algeria