Europe owes its current peace to the sacrifices of Turkey and its people, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday. Speaking at a rally in southeastern Kahramanmaras province, Erdogan said the Syrians, who fled civil war in their country and took shelter in Turkey, "missed their country." "They [Syrians] want to return to their homeland as soon as possible," he added. The Turkish president said around 311,000 Syrians have returned to areas in Afrin, Jarablus and Idlib that are cleared of terrorists by Turkish forces and its allies. Erdogan noted that Turkey was pushing to make the region of Idlib totally...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the groundbreaking ceremony of Tersane Istanbul which will be built in the Haliç region. Saying that the Tersane Istanbul Project will elevate Istanbul to a totally distinct level, President Erdoğan noted that two marinas and three 5-star hotels will also be built as part of the project. “Istanbul's brand value will increase through the project" Stating that approximately 30 million domestic and foreign tourists are expected to visit the shipyard annually, President Erdoğan noted: “The project will not only increase the brand value of our...
President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed citizens during a campaign rally in the Fethiye district of Muğla in the run-up to the local elections scheduled for March 31, 2019. “We never bowed to lobbies to receive a couple of more votes” “We have fulfilled whatever we have promised in election rallies over the past 17 years,” said President Erdoğan, and added: “We neither bowed to lobbies nor made overtures to terrorist organizations to receive a couple of more votes. We raided their lairs in Gabar, in Cudi, in Tend...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a circular regarding the organization of celebrations throughout the country on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of May 19, 1919, which is one of the cornerstones of the Independence fight . According to the circular published in the Official Gazette with the signature of President Erdoğan, on the occasion of the 100th year of May 19, 1919; one of the cornerstones of the fight of Independence started by Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk departing from İstanbul on May 16th and reaching Samsun on May 19; youth, sports and cultural events will be held all over Turkey, especially...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed Washington’s planned troop withdrawal from Syria in a phone call late Thursday. The two leaders agreed that the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria should be carried out in line with common interests, stressing the need to support the political process in the war-torn country, according to presidential sources. They also reiterated their countries’ determination to fight all forms of terrorism. They also agreed to further enhance economic relations, setting a goal of $75 billion in bilateral trade. The White House said separately in...
Making a speech at AK Party’s campaign rally in Manisa, President Erdoğan, underlined that Manisa was one of the cities they got inspired by when they, as AK Party, set out in 2002 to reinvigorate Turkey, and noted: “We have worked very hard for the past 17 years to rejuvenate both the cities and the souls, and continue to do so.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed citizens at a campaign rally in the province of Manisa in the run-up to the local elections scheduled for March 31, 2019. “We have...
Addressing citizens in the province of Denizli, President Erdoğan said: “We overcame through the people-state solidarity countless attempts which would have paralyzed or would have economically, politically and socially destroyed many other states. Those who tried to intimidate us by means of specifically designed terrorist organizations and foreign exchange rates couldn’t reach their goals.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed citizens during a campaign rally in the province of Denizli in the run-up to the local elections scheduled for March 31, 2019. “POLITICS IS THE ART OF WINNING OVER...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke at an opening ceremony in Ankara’s district of Altındağ. “Our agenda is focused on making our country reach much higher levels in economy and defense industry” Pointing to their efforts to serve the people and to win over hearts and minds, President Erdoğan said: “Our agenda is focused on making our country and cities’ goals and dreams come true. Our agenda is focused on making our country reach much higher levels in economy, trade, employment, agriculture and defense industry.” Also drawing attention to Turkey&rsquo...
Addressing citizens at the Etimesgut district rally of AK Party, President Erdoğan underlined that the Etimesgut Municipality, Ankara Metropolitan Municipality and the relevant ministries have changed the appearance of Etimesgut and entire Ankara with the investments they have made, and added: “Our goal is not related to elections or municipalities alone, our goal is to provide our country and people with the services they deserve in every area.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed citizens at a campaign rally in the Etimesgut district of Ankara in the run-up to the...