President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the ceremony, held at Anıtkabir (Atatürk’s Mausoleum) on the occasion of the 96th anniversary of the foundation of the Republic. Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Mustafa Şentop, Vice President Fuat Oktay, members of the Presidential Cabinet, Chief of General Staff Gen. Yaşar Güler, force commanders, presidents of high courts, Chairman of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, Chairwoman of the Good (IYI) Party Meral Akşener, Chairman of the Great Unity Party (BBP) Mustafa Destici, Parliamentary Group Deputy Chairman of the...
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“As we celebrate today the 96th anniversary of the proclamation of our Republic, we continue our struggle to protect our sovereignty and independence in new areas and in novel forms as a state that takes its strength not only from its deep-rooted history but also from the legitimacy of its cause. National Struggle continues. Today, inside and outside our borders, regionally and globally, we are proud to see an even stronger Turkey each passing day. With respect and gratitute, we commemorate our ancestors, martyrs and veterans who had laid the strong foundations for our homeland, flag, nation and...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, “Turkey, with its long history, its deeply rooted governing experience and almost century-long accumulations as a Republic, has the power, capability and determination to overcome all problems,” in a message he issued on the occasion of the 96th anniversary of the proclamation of our Republic. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a message marking 96th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey. In his message, the President said: “I would like to congratulate the Republic Day of our citizens, who live in 81 provinces of our country and abroad. I thank to...
Communications Director Prof. Fahrettin Altun made a statement regarding the fact that DAESH leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was captured dead by the US, saying, “There should be a thorough investigation about the movement of the DAESH leader within Syria and eventually to Idlib. Those responsible for helping, abetting, and tolerating such movements need to be investigated and brought to justice.” Altun stated on his Twitter account that the killing of DAESH leader is a great success for counter terrorism operations around the world and an important step towards the enduring defeat of DAESH in the region. Underlining that the...
Joining Provincial Advisory Meeting organized by AK Party Izmir Provincial Office via phone call, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that they were going through a sensitive period. Erdoğan reminded that they were keeping track of time for Peace Spring Operation and there were 120 hours given as per the first agreement and 150 hours as per the second and said: "As you know, we have heard DAESH ringleader Baghdadi killed himself. Today has been a mere turning point in the fight against terrorism, especially against DAESH and PYD/YPG. If strategic partners pledge themselves to take action in the forthcoming...
The killing of the ringleader of the Daesh terror group -- also known as ISIS -- marks a turning point in the joint fight against terrorism, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Sunday. "Turkey will continue to support anti-terror efforts — as it has done in the past," Erdoğan wrote on Twitter. "Having paid the dearest price in the fight against Daesh, PKK/YPG, and other terrorist organizations, Turkey welcomes this development," he stressed. "I am confident that a decisive struggle against terrorism, in line with the spirit of alliance, will bring peace to all of humanity." Abu Bakr...
Communications Director Fahrettin Altun made the following remarks to Reuters regarding the US announcement that Baghdadi was captured dead. "The Repulic of Turkey was proud to support the efforts of its NATO ally United States to bring a notorious terrorist to justice." Altun noted, and continued : "As a member of the Global Coalition against DEASH, we have worked very hard with our friends and allies to defeat the terrorists. We have lost our fathers, mothers and sons in our fight against terror. Today, we remember Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's civilian victims as well as our military heroes, who lost their lives...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had a phone call with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. During the call, developments in northeastern Syria were discussed as well as bilateral and regional issues.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea at Vahdettin Mansion in Istanbul. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/112321/president-erdogan-meets-with-president-obiang-of-equatorial-guinea