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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the Islamabad MoU takes immediate effect, with Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the US lifting its naval blockade ahead of Friday's official signing ceremony in Switzerland.Fidan told the prestigious MGIMO university — which counts Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov among its alumni — that the honor recognized the deep bond between Türkiye and Russia, calling diplomacy the only effective tool for resolving regional disputes amid shifting global power dynamics and warning against strategic miscalculation during the transition to a multipolar order.Türkiye's national team is focused on securing a crucial victory against Paraguay in its second Group D match as it seeks to recover from an opening defeat to Australia. Goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır said "the first match was not a final" and the team still has six points to play for.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he welcomes the agreement reached between Washington and Tehran as an important development for regional stability, urging all parties to refrain from rhetoric and actions that could escalate tensions until the official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared on Monday that Israel's "shaky Zionist regime" has only a limited time remaining, his remarks coming amid a sharp escalation that saw Tehran launch missiles at northern Israel and Israeli warplanes strike multiple Iranian cities including the capital.

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New ambassadors present credentials to President Erdogan in Ankara

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New ambassadors present credentials to President Erdogan in Ankara

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan poses for a photo with European Union Delegation Ambassador Aivo Orav (front 2nd L), his family members and members of the Embassy after receiving his letter of credence at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Turkiye on June 17, 2026.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received letters of credentials from the newly appointed ambassadors of the EU Delegation to Türkiye, South Korea, Mongolia, Kuwait, and Malaysia at the presidential complex in Ankara. The ceremony included separate welcomes and souvenir photos.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday received the letters of credentials from newly appointed ambassadors at the presidential complex in Ankara. Erdogan separately welcomed Aivo Orav of the EU Delegation to Türkiye, Boo Suk-jong of South Korea, Lkhagvasuren Ochir of Mongolia, Mohammad Marzouq Al-Shabo of Kuwait, and Adlan Mohd Shaffieq of Malaysia. After the credentials were presented, souvenir photos were taken.

Diplomatic significance

The ceremony marks the formal beginning of the ambassadors’ terms. The EU’s new ambassador, Aivo Orav, takes office at a time when Türkiye-EU relations are being tested over issues including the Iran war, migration, and the Cyprus dispute. South Korea’s ambassador, Boo Suk-jong, arrives as Seoul and Ankara seek to deepen cooperation in defense and technology. Mongolia’s new ambassador will focus on expanding trade and cultural ties. Kuwait and Malaysia are key partners for Türkiye in the Gulf and Southeast Asia, with trade and investment cooperation expected to grow.

Türkiye’s diplomatic outreach

The credential ceremony underscores Türkiye’s continued diplomatic engagement despite regional tensions. Ankara has been hosting NATO leaders in July and has recently been involved in mediating the Iran-US peace deal. The EU ambassador’s presence is particularly significant, as Brussels is discussing deeper economic integration with Türkiye. Turkish officials have emphasized that these diplomatic exchanges reflect Ankara’s commitment to dialogue and cooperation with diverse partners.

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