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President Erdoğan meets with President Tebboune of Algeria

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria. The tête-à-tête meeting at the Presidential Complex was closed to the press.  The interdelegational meeting took place following the tête-à-tête meeting. Speaking to the press, President Erdoğan stated that they had an efficient meeting with Tebboune. Stating that they discussed the joint steps and cooperation that could be initiated in fields such as economy, trade, investment, defense industry and tourism, Erdoğan said that mainly the developments in Libya were discussed during the meeting. Noting that Algeria is one of...

President Erdoğan in Algeria

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is in Algiers to pay an official visit at the invitation of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria.   Welcomed by President Tebboune with an official ceremony at Algiers Houari Boumediene Airport, President Erdoğan inspected the guard of honor after the national anthems of Turkey and Algeria were played. Accompanying President Erdoğan in Algeria are First Lady Emine Erdoğan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar, Minister of Industry and Technology Mustafa Varank, and Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Fatih Dönmez. https://www...

“We consolidate our policy of opening up to Africa in a multilayered and multidimensional manner”

In a press conference at Atatürk Airport in Istanbul before departing for Algeria, President Erdoğan said: “With the projects they carry out in Africa, our businesspeople contribute to Africa’s development and assume critical roles in meeting the continent’s infrastructure needs. The relations between Turkey and Africa grow stronger day by day on the basis of mutual respect, equality and win-win principle.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference at Atatürk Airport before setting off on a visit to Africa covering Algeria, Gambia and Senegal. Commencing his speech by reiterating his wishes for Allah...

“Thousands” sent support and solidarity messages to CIMER after the earthquake in Elazığ

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said that the Presidency’s Communication Centre (CİMER) has received many massages of support and solidarity in the wake of the earthquake that struck Elazığ province with its epicentre in Sivrice district. Altun posted the following on his Twitter account: “We would sacrifice ourselves for this country, this nation. CİMER has received thousands of messages like this… Yes, thousands of them…” and gave some examples of such messages.  Altun shared the following messages:  “- Dear leader, Mr. President. I hope Allah will not impede our state and our believing nation. As...

President Erdoğan to Visit Algeria, Gambia and Senegal

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will visit Algeria, Gambia and Senegal on January 26-28, 2020 at his counterparts’ invitations. All aspects of the bilateral relations will be reviewed and regional and international issues will be addressed during the talks to be held as part of the visits. President Erdoğan’s visit to Algeria, which we have strong historical ties with and is among our economic stakeholders, will be the first presidential visit to this country after President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria took office last December. Through a joint statement to be signed by the two presidents during the visit, the...

President Erdoğan visits quake-hit Doğanyol district of Malatya

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan paid a visit to the quake-hit Doğanyol district of Malatya. Inspecting the search and rescue efforts on site, President Erdoğan, during his address to citizens, wished Allah’s mercy upon the four citizens, who died in the earthquake, and a speedy recovery to the wounded. Drawing attention to the solidarity displayed by the citizens in the quake-hit areas, President Erdoğan voiced his belief that this process will be overcome with patience. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/115386/president-erdogan-visits-quake-hit-doganyol-district-of-malatya

President Erdoğan visits quake-hit Elazığ

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan paid a visit to Elazığ following the 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Sivrice district. President Erdoğan attended the funeral prayer for Ayşegül Civelek and her son Muhammed Salih Civelek who died in the earthquake and offered his condolences to their family. “The state takes the necessary steps to aid all” Adressing citizens following the funeral, President Erdoğan said: “We as the state are doing everything we can. The Housing Development Administration (TOKI) will immediately take the necessary steps, do whatever is necessary and make sure no one is left without a home.” Heading...

President Erdoğan in Elazığ

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will carry out evaluations in the quake-hit Elazığ province.     Pesident Erdoğan arrived in Elazığ to carry out evaluations regarding the 6.8-magnitude quake that hit the Sivrice district of Elazığ. Erdoğan is accompanied by the Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly Mustafa Şentop, Vice President Fuat Oktay and some ministers.   Erdoğan was welcomed at the airport by the Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu, Minister of Environment and Urbanization Murat Kurum, Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca, Minister of National Defence Hulusi Akar, Minister of National Education Ziya Sel...