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Türkiye to deepen SCO cooperation, says Erdogan

President Erdogan tells the SCO Plus meeting in Bishkek that Ankara sees the organization as a "rising star" and will advance ties across energy and transport sectors, emphasizing the bloc's role in a multipolar order and the importance of the Mecca Defense Alliance for regional stability.

01 September 2026

Politics

Erdoğan departs for Kyrgyzstan to attend SCO summit

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan departed for Bishkek on Monday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit, leaving Ankara at 9 am local time with first lady Emine Erdoğan and a high-level delegation, according to the Presidential Communications Directorate.

31 August 2026

Türkiye

Turkish leaders commemorate 104th Victory Day

Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus and senior cabinet ministers on Sunday marked the 104th anniversary of Victory Day with messages honoring the 1922 Battle of Dumlupinar that secured Türkiye's independence, with officials vowing to preserve the legacy of the historic triumph.

30 August 2026

Politics

Erdogan marks 104th Victory Day with vow to stand by oppressed

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday issued a statement marking the 104th anniversary of Victory Day, commemorating the 1922 triumph over occupying forces while affirming Ankara's commitment to stand by the oppressed and maintain principled stances amid global conflicts.

30 August 2026

Politics

Türkiye rejects Israeli 'lies' targeting President Erdogan

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Saturday rejected a statement by the Israeli Foreign Ministry targeting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, condemning the "lies and slanders" as reflecting the "cowardly and rotten mentality" of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government.

30 August 2026

Türkiye

Türkiye summons Ukrainian envoy over Black Sea vessel attacks

Ankara summoned Ukraine's ambassador to Türkiye on Saturday to convey a firm reaction following consecutive attacks on two Turkish-operated cargo vessels in the Black Sea near the Russian port of Tuapse, emphasizing the need to ensure maritime safety, according to ministry sources.

30 August 2026

World

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29 August 2026

World

Lukashenko: Belarus, Russia to resolve 'common problem' on borders

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Friday that Minsk and Moscow will address a "common problem" facing their respective southern and western borders, warning that the two nations will overcome these challenges as he met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in the capital.

29 August 2026

Politics

Erdogan urges Islamic unity, slams 'genocidal Zionism' at Mawlid event

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday called for Muslim solidarity "like bricks in a wall" and denounced Israeli actions in Gaza as genocidal, warning that Zionism threatens regional stability during the Mawlid al-Nabi commemorations in Istanbul.

29 August 2026

Africa

Erdogan discusses security with Rwanda, DR Congo leaders

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held separate phone calls with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi on Thursday to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional security, offering Ankara's support for peace efforts in eastern Congo, according to Türkiye's Communications Directorate.

27 August 2026

Türkiye

Syria developments back Türkiye's 'Terror-Free Region' goal, says Duran

Communications Director Burhanettin Duran said Thursday that recent positive developments in Syria represent tangible steps toward Ankara's "Terror-Free Region" goal, emphasizing that Türkiye prioritizes peace, stability and economic cooperation while opposing aggression and expansionism.

27 August 2026

Politics

Türkiye hails SDF dissolution as key to Syrian stability

Communications Director Burhanettin Duran said the dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces marks a vital step toward reinforcing state authority across Syria, emphasizing that Ankara will continue backing Damascus' recovery and inclusive political transition.

26 August 2026

Politics

Israel fears Türkiye's regional peace role: Parliament speaker

Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus said on Wednesday that Israel fears Türkiye's growing role in fostering regional peace and brotherhood, emphasizing Ankara's efforts to reconcile communities divided by terrorism while hailing the dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces as a historic development.

26 August 2026

Türkiye

Türkiye communications chief marks 955th Manzikert anniversary

Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran commemorated the 955th anniversary of the Battle of Manzikert on NSosyal, linking Sultan Alp Arslan's historic victory to Ankara's contemporary "Türkiye Century" ambitions.

26 August 2026

Politics

Erdogan vows 'Terror-Free Türkiye' at Malazgirt commemoration

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday reaffirmed Ankara's commitment to achieving a "Terror-Free Türkiye" and a terror-free region during commemorations in Muş, warning that the nation will never bow to external pressure regarding its security and territorial integrity.

26 August 2026

Politics

Erdogan: Türkiye will stay course despite regional conflicts

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday that Türkiye will maintain its development trajectory despite regional conflicts, pledging to safeguard the sacred trust of 86 million people while addressing economic challenges and advancing the "Terror-Free Türkiye" initiative.

25 August 2026

Türkiye

TRNC foreign minister says Turkish army presence vital for Cyprus

Tahsin Ertugruloglu said the Turkish army's presence in Cyprus holds critical importance for regional stability during a meeting with Turkish Land Forces Commander General Metin Tokel, who was visiting the island to inspect the Turkish Cypriot Peacekeeping Forces Command.

22 August 2026

Türkiye

Terror-Free Türkiye law enters into force in Official Gazette

The Law on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Cohesion establishes procedures for suspending prosecutions linked to the PKK/KCK terrorist organization once it surrenders weapons and ceases activities, providing a legal foundation for the government's Terror-Free Türkiye initiative.

18 August 2026

Politics

Türkiye's 'Terror-Free' process to unite nation, region: Parliament speaker

Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş said Saturday that the "Terror-Free Türkiye" initiative marks a decisive turn away from decades of internal conflict, calling for unity among Turks, Kurds and all ethnic communities to build a stronger, terror-free region.

16 August 2026

Politics

AK Party marks 25 years as Türkiye's dominant political force

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Justice and Development (AK) Party celebrates 25 years since its 2001 founding, having governed Türkiye longer than any party since the multi-party era began in 1946 while steering the country through constitutional reforms and the transition to a presidential system.

14 August 2026

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