Erdogan Calls Gaza War ‘Darkest Chapter for Humanity’ in UN Address

Erdogan Calls Gaza War ‘Darkest Chapter for Humanity’ in UN Address

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has described the war imposed on Gaza as the darkest chapter for humanity during an emotional speech at the UN General Assembly. Erdogan showed heartbreaking images of Palestinian women holding empty pots in hunger and malnourished children suffering from severe food shortages. He said Israel disregards international law and must … Read more

Erdogan lauds Pakistan’s policy of dialogue, dispute resolution

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ISLAMABAD: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasising brotherly Pakistan-Turkiye ties, appreciated Pakistan’s prudent policy that prioritized dialogue and reconciliation in resolving disputes. “We highly appreciate the prudent, patient policy of the Pakistani state that prioritizes dialogue and reconciliation in resolving disputes,” Erdogan wrote on X, responding to Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s post, in which he … Read more

Prime Minister and Turkish President discuss bilateral, regional issues

Prime Minister and Turkish President discuss bilateral, regional issues

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan Thursday here held a bilateral meeting and had an in-depth exchange of views on various bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest. President of Turkiye had arrived on an official visit the night before. Upon arrival at the Prime Minister House, the … Read more

Turkish President Erdogan set to visit Pakistan for two-day trip tomorrow

Turkish President Erdogan set to visit Pakistan for two-day trip tomorrow

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to arrive in Pakistan on February 12 (tomorrow) for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Foreign Office (FO) confirmed on Tuesday. According to FO spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, President Erdogan will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including ministers, senior officials, … Read more

Ishaq Dar makes telephone call to Finance Minister Turkey

Ishaq Dar to represent Pakistan at SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting in China
  • He offered heartfelt condolences on losses in earthquake.
  • Finance Minister said people stand with their Turkish brothers.
  • Dr Nureddin Nebati expressed gratitude to Finance Minister.

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar made a telephone call to Dr. Nureddin Nebati, Minister for Finance and Treasury, Republic of Turkey, and offered his heartfelt condolences and sympathies on human and material losses in the deadly earthquake in Turkey and extended all out relief support in this difficult time.

He further expressed the resolve of the Government and its people to stand with their Turkish brothers and sisters during these testing times.

Dr. Nureddin Nebati, Minister for Finance and Treasury, Republic of Turkey expressed gratitude to Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and admired Govt of Pakistan for sending immediate relief aid and necessary help for the earthquake victims in need of hour.

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Senate of Pakistan nominates Erdogan for Nobel Peace Prize

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Senate of Pakistan nominated Turkish President Erdogan for Nobel Peace Prize Erdogan has been favoured for efforts to resolve Russia-Ukraine war Chairman Senate said President Erdogan is a true statesman and carries message of peace ISLAMABAD: The Senate of Pakistan has officially registered the nomination of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the prestigious Nobel … Read more

Turkish President Erdogan warns Greece over airspace violations

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accuses Greece of “occupying” Aegean Sea islands. Erdogan says if Greece continues to harass Turkish planes, it will pay a “heavy price.” “Hey, Greece, look at history,” he says.   Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Greece on Saturday that if it continued to “harass” Turkish planes over the Aegean, … Read more

Erdogan claims he backs the project of creating sea route for exports

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Erdogan claims he backs the project of creating sea route for exports Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has told Zelenskyy in a call that he has put esteem on a venture to make a protected ocean course for trading Ukrainian farming merchandise, his office has said. “Erdogan expressed that he particularly esteemed the undertaking to … Read more

Turkish president, NATO chief discuss Russia-Ukraine tensions

Turkish president, NATO chief discuss Russia-Ukraine tensions

ANKARA, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday held a phone conversation over regional developments, particularly tensions between Russia and Ukraine, said Turkey’s presidency. The phone talk comes amid NATO member Turkey’s mediation efforts to defuse tensions between Ukraine and Russia. Turkey acts in a “logic … Read more

Turkish president announces new measures to cope with currency depreciation

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ANKARA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan unveiled a new package of measures on Monday to support deposits denominated in Turkish lira, after the currency has lost about 50 per cent of its value against the dollar this year. Speaking at a press conference after a cabinet meeting, Erdogan said Turkey would introduce new measures within … Read more

Turkish president meets central bank governor, finance minister over lira’s plunge

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ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Monday with the central bank governor, finance minister, and heads of state-owned banks after the Turkish currency hit a new record low against the U.S. dollar. The meeting was held behind closed doors at the Vahdettin Palace in the country’s financial hub Istanbul. The lira plummeted to … Read more

Erdogan says Turkey’s rate cuts to go on

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ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that rate cuts would go on in his country, adding he would not allow Turkish people to be “crushed” by high-interest rates. Speaking in Turkey’s western province of Izmir, Erdogan said his government would not give up its economic policies that focus on production, employment, … Read more

UAE announces $10 billion fund for investments in Turkey

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DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has announced a $10 billion fund for investment in Turkey, the official Emirati news agency WAM said. The announcement comes after Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Wednesday, opening a new chapter in relations between the two … Read more

Turkish lira drops to historic low amid price hike

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ANKARA: The Turkish currency has slid to a historic low of over 10 liras against the dollar, and its devaluation seems far from over as it may dip further if the central bank decides on another interest rate cut on Thursday, experts said. The currency touched the all-time low last Friday evening, passing a major … Read more

Erdogan steps back from threat to expel Western envoys

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ANKARA – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday backed down from his threat to expel 10 Western ambassadors over their joint statement of support for a jailed civil society leader. He spoke after the United States and several of the other concerned countries issued identical statements saying they respected a UN convention that required diplomats … Read more

Turkish lira slumps to record low after Erdogan orders expulsions

ANKARA: The Turkish lira dropped to record lows on Monday after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the weekend ordered the expulsion of the ambassadors of 10 countries, including Germany and the United States. The envoys had angered the president in calling for the release of Parisian-born philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala, who has been in … Read more

Envoys who backed Turkish activist to be made ‘non grata’: Erdogan

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ANKARA – The ambassadors of 10 countries including Germany and the United States who appealed for the release of Turkish activist Osman Kavala will be declared “persona non grata,” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday. “I have ordered our foreign minister to declare these 10 ambassadors as persona non grata as soon as possible,” he said, … Read more