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Erdoğan meets Hamas chief in Istanbul
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Saturday received Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul as Middle East tensions run high.
The meeting at the Dolmabahce palace on the banks of the Bosphorus began shortly after 2:30 pm (1130 GMT) and lasted about two and a half hours.
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Erdoğan says Greek PM's visit aims to strengthen ties
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' upcoming visit to Türkiye presents an opportunity to enhance ties between Ankara and Athens.
"This visit is an important stage in Türkiye-Greece relations," Erdogan told a group of journalists in Istanbul on April 19.
Gov’t to take steps to boost public sector savings: VP Yılmaz
The government is working on measures to increase public sector savings, Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz has said.
The Finance Ministry and the presidency of strategy and budget authority are carrying out studies on public sector savings, with more than 15 articles being worked upon, and they will be implemented, Yılmaz told reporters after the cabinet meeting earlier this week.
Erdogan: Netanyahu is solely responsible for the escalation and tension in the Middle East
Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasised new regional conflicts are likely to continue in Gaza and called on all parties to act within reason
Türkiye, US talk ahead of Erdoğan’s expected visit to Washington
Senior Turkish and American diplomats have exchanged views on unfolding developments in the Middle East and the Ukraine-Russia war, as well as bilateral ties ahead of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's planned trip to Washington in early May.
FM Fidan, US Under Secretary Bass holds talks in Ankara
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with U.S. Under Secretary for Management John Bass at the Foreign Ministry headquarters in capital Ankara on Monday, according to the ministry.
Erdoğan urges global action against Israel's war
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has issued a call to the global community to condemn the Israeli bombardment of hospitals, schools, mosques and churches in the besieged Gaza Strip.
"Humanity must prevent further violations of international law in Gaza," Erdoğan said in a letter to Pope Francis on April 13, emphasizing that civilians should never be targeted in times of war.
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Türkiye, US to hold talks on ties, regional issues
Senior Turkish and American officials will meet in the Turkish capital to discuss joint efforts to improve bilateral ties and discuss regional issues, including the situation in Gaza and Russia's occupation of Ukraine.
Under Secretary of State Department John Bass will be in Ankara on April 15 and 16, the State Department has announced.
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Erdoğan, Abbas discuss latest developments in Gaza
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has spoken with Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas on the phone to discuss the latest developments regarding the continued offensive by the Israeli military on the Palestinians in Gaza, reiterating once again the need for an immediate ceasefire in the enclave.
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Turkish ministry rejects claims of continued export to Israel amid ban
The Turkish Trade Ministry has refuted allegations circulating in certain media outlets and on social media regarding the continuation of exports to Israel despite the newly imposed embargo.