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Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Presidential Council to visit Turkey tomorrow

Presidency’s Communications Director Prof. Fahrettin Altun announced that Chairman of the Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Presidential Council Milorad Dodik and Council Member Sefik Dzaferovic would pay an official visit to Turkey tomorrow upon the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.  Prof. Altun shared the following on his Twitter account:  “Chairman of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Presidential Council Milorad Dodik and Council Member Sefik Dzaferovic will pay an official visit to Turkey tomorrow upon the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.  ...

Turkish president meets top business leaders

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday met with a group of major national business leaders in the capital Ankara.  The closed-door meeting with board members of the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TUSIAD) took place in the presidential complex, according to the Turkish presidency. Founded in 1971, TUSIAD is an independent non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting public welfare through private enterprise. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/economy/turkish-president-meets-top-business-leaders/1467482

Presidency’s Communications Director Prof. Altun’s message on May 1

On Twitter, Presidency’s Communications Director Prof. Fahrettin Altun issued a message to mark May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day. Prof. Altun made the following remarks: "On May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day, I would like to congratulate all of our workers who exert great efforts to make contributions for the growth and development of our country and wish that this day will reinforce our unity and integrity."

Turkish president condemns coup attempt in Venezuela

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday condemned a coup attempt in Venezuela. "We, as a country, which has experienced coups and their negative consequences, condemn coup bid in Venezuela," Erdogan said on Twitter. The world has to respect the democratic choices of the people in Venezuela, he added. "Those who attempt to appoint a postmodern colonial governor to Venezuela, where the people are sovereign and where President comes through elections, should know only democratic elections determined the way to govern the country," Erdogan said. "Ballot box is essential in democracies," he added. His remarks came after Venezuelan Vice President Jorge...

Turkey, Russia to continue close cooperation in Syria

Turkish and Russian presidents on Tuesday agreed to continue close cooperation in Syria as part of Astana Peace Process. Turkey, Russia, and Iran serve as guarantor states in the Astana peace process. The Astana process has been successful in bringing a cease-fire in Syria and led to the creation of de-escalation zones. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed bilateral issues and recent developments in Libya and Syria in a phone call. Turkey also reiterated its support for Libya's peace and stability. In early April, Khalifa Haftar, who commands forces loyal to Libya’s eastern government,...

“We, as Turkey, have achieved reforms and records of historic proportions in almost every area over the past 17 years”

Addressing commercial counsellors at the Presidential Complex, President Erdoğan said: “We, as Turkey, have achieved reforms and records of historic proportions in almost every area over the past 17 years. We have never neglected healthcare while focusing on education or never neglected agriculture, tourism or manufacture while putting emphasis on transport. We have worked for the total growth of our country with a cumulative approach without excluding any sector.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the 4th Conference of Commercial Counsellors at the Presidential Complex. These conferences bring together counsellors from 131 centers in 110 different countries, President...

“The fact that the defense industry products manufactured in our country are globally recognized shows that we have been taking the right steps”

Speaking at the IDEF’19, President Erdoğan said: “The fact that the defense industry products manufactured in our country are globally recognized shows that we have been taking the right steps. We are, step by step, approaching our aim to have a say in all phases of defense industry from design to production.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the IDEF’19, 14th International Defense Industry Fair in Istanbul. “We approach our aim to have a say in all phases of defense industry" “IDEF is the best place to witness the progress Turkey has made in defense...

Erdogan marks May Day, praises worker’s role in growth

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday marked May Day in a message, one day ahead of the International Workers’ Day. In his message, Erdogan congratulated all workers and laborers who played an important role in Turkey’s growth and development. "I wish that May Day, which is celebrated as the day of unity and solidarity of workers and laborers across the world, will conduce to a fair working environment," he said. The president underlined that his government adopted several measures and programs to increase employment and reduce unemployment. "Taking into account all the demands of our laborers expressed democratically, we...

Presidency’s Communications Director Prof. Altun’s message on the 103rd Anniversary of the Victory of Kut Al Amara

On Twitter, Presidency’s Communications Director Prof. Fahrettin Altun issued a message on the 103rd Anniversary of the Victory of Kut Al Amara. Prof. Altun emphasized that this victory was one of the unforgettable heroic epics and made the following remarks: “On the 103rd anniversary of the Victory of Kut Al Amara, one of the unforgettable heroic epics written in our glorious history with the devotion and ambition of our ancestors for our homeland, I remember all our martyrs with mercy and respect. May their souls rest in peace.”