Politics

Foreign Ministry responds to Israeli minister's criticism of Erdogan meeting with Hamas leader, citing Israeli responsibility for the deaths of 35,000 Palestinians

President Erdogan meets with top ranking Hamas officials in Istanbul to discuss Israel's ongoing attacks on the Palestinian territories and efforts to ensure the flow of humanitarian aid, emphasising the need for a lasting ceasefire and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets with Palestinian leader Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul to discuss the ongoing conflict in Gaza and efforts to secure a cease-fire

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudani, speaking at the Atlantic Council, highlights the significance of President Erdoğan's upcoming visit to Iraq, emphasizing a lasting engagement

Both ministers emphasized the need for restraint in Iran-Israel tensions and addressed the Gaza crisis. Shoukry announced President el-Sisi's upcoming visit to Türkiye. Hakan Fidan urged a two-state solution for Israel-Palestine to prevent further escalation and global ramifications

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expresses concern over conflicting statements from Israel and Iran regarding a reported Israeli attack, highlighting the need for clarity amidst escalating tensions

Foreign Ministry reacted to Israel's strike on Iran, calling it a violation of international law and urging parties to avoid escalating tensions into a prolonged conflict in the Middle East

Trade Minister Omer Bolat highlights Türkiye's aim to boost exports to Iraq to $20 billion by 2030 with the completion of the Development Road Project ahead of President Erdogan's upcoming visit to Baghdad

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to visit the Netherlands for the 10th Wittenburg Conference meeting, discussing bilateral relations and regional developments

TRNC President Ersin Tatar criticizes the EU's position on the Cyprus issue, accusing it of favoring the Greek Cypriot side and urging for a two-state solution

Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis plans to visit President Erdogan in Ankara on May 13 amid tensions over Greece's planned marine parks in Aegean and Ionian seas

Deputy Foreign Minister Ahmet Yildiz criticizes the U.S.' veto of a U.N. resolution supporting Palestine's full membership, deeming it 'shameful' amid escalating tensions in Gaza

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan hold a joint press conference in Ankara, where they discuss bilateral ties and the ongoing Middle East situation

Family and Social Services Minister Mahinur Ozdemir emphasizes readiness for collaboration with Tanzania to empower women and children's future during the honorary ceremony

Türkiye stands firm in its support for Palestine's bid for full U.N. membership, despite anticipated U.S. opposition, as diplomatic efforts intensify ahead of an upcoming U.N Security Council meeting

Deputy Foreign Minister Ahmet Yildiz emphasizes the significance of security and stability in the Mediterranean amid discussions on youth involvement in addressing regional challenges

Türkiye criticizes slow progress on EU membership despite summit discussions and reiterates its commitment with preconditions

Anadolu Agency's documentary 'The Evidence' sheds light on Israel's war crimes in Gaza, capturing the attention of global experts and advocates for justice, who emphasize the critical role of documenting evidence for legal proceedings and historical accountability

At the Brussels summit, EU leaders underscore their commitment to fostering constructive relations with Türkiye, emphasizing strategic cooperation and mutual interests in areas such as stability in the Eastern Mediterranean

Foreign Minister Fidan emphasizes the need for unified international pressure on Israel, particularly from influential countries like the United States, to cease its actions

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis underscores the interdependence of EU-Türkiye relations and progress on the Cyprus issue, highlighting the need for alignment with previous European Council decisions and U.N. resolutions