Britain and Türkiye on Wednesday signed a multi-billion-pound agreement for a major new training and support contract as part of its 8 -billion-pound ($10.73 billion) Typhoon fighter jet deal the two countries concluded last year. The new contract covers UK-based training for Turkish pilots and ground crew as Türkiye moves towards operating its first batch of British-built jets, Britain's Ministry of Defence said in a statement. Defence firms including BAE Systems, Leonardo UK, MBDA, Rolls-Royce and Martin-Baker will supply components and training equipment. Defence Secretary John Healey and Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler signed the agreement in London,...
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Turkish President Receip Tayyip Erdoğan says Türkiye will continue working with all its resources to establish peace in the Iran war, which he says has hit the Turkish economy and the whole world. Erdoğan says the government is considering various measures to protect the economy from the US-Israeli war on Iran, which has engulfed the region and sent energy prices soaring.
The Presidency of Türkiye has denied claims of a food crisis in the country due to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement issued by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications Centre for Countering Disinformation, it was declared, “The claim that ‘due to developments in the Strait of Hormuz, a fertiliser crisis is occurring in Türkiye, putting food supply at risk', as reported by some media outlets, is disinformation.” Statements from our Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry have made it clear that there is no problem with fertiliser supply in Türkiye, that production processes...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Friday evening that his country will not get dragged into the war triggered by U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, following the interception of a third ballistic missile that entered Turkish airspace. Erdoğan said in Istanbul that Türkiye proceeds with "great caution in face of plots, traps, provocations aimed at dragging our country into war." "Keeping our country away from this fire pit is our top priority," he said, adding Türkiye "is taking necessary measures against all threats violating its airspace." His remarks came after a third ballistic missile...
Turkish president meets UN chief, says seeking to prevent Iran conflict spillover (Xinhua - English)
Türkiye is engaged in "intense" diplomatic efforts to prevent a spillover in the war in the Middle East, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said here Thursday. Following his meeting with visiting UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Erdoğan said Guterres' calls for diplomacy and dialogue are highly valuable in these challenging times. Türkiye will continue with "determination and patience" for a peaceful resolution of the current crisis, and will continue backing initiatives to make the UN more inclusive, Erdoğan said in a speech at the presentation of the Atatürk International Peace Award to Guterres. There can...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday not to let the escalating U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran derail efforts to end the war in Ukraine, calling for peace negotiations to resume "without delay." In a phone call, Erdoğan said the conflict involving Iran "should not disrupt the search for peace in Ukraine," according to a statement from the Turkish presidency. He reiterated Ankara's readiness to provide "all necessary support" for any steps toward ending the nearly three-year war. Erdoğan also pressed for a ceasefire arrangement that would protect energy infrastructure...
During his speech at an iftar programme attended by members of parliament, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye highlighted the core principles guiding Türkiye’s foreign policy on regional and global issues. In his speech, Erdoğan stressed that Türkiye does not remain neutral on issues affecting human security and well-being. The Turkish President stated, "We never stay neutral on matters affecting our region and humanity as a whole. We cannot remain neutral in the face of events that disturb the peace of our neighbours and brothers or in response to challenges that pose a threat...
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Centre for Combating Disinformation (DMM) of the Turkish Presidency’s Directorate of Communications said that various claims suggesting that the appointment of Heads of Departments for Emergency Situations and Defence Planning is part of Türkiye’s preparations for war do not reflect the truth. A decree by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan appointing Heads of Departments for Emergency Situations and Defence Planning in all ministries, except the Ministry of Defence, was published in the Official Gazette on Saturday. In its statement rejecting the claims regarding the appointments, the Centre for Combating Disinformation ...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Monday that Türkiye will intensify diplomatic efforts at all levels until a ceasefire is reached on Iran, warning that a prolonged conflict would unleash regional and global turmoil. "Türkiye is determined to intensify contacts at all levels until a ceasefire is reached on Iran and calm is established," Erdoğan said during a fast-breaking dinner with members of his ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) in Ankara. "We want bloodshed to stop, tears to cease, and for our region to finally attain lasting peace it has long yearned for,"...