Foreign policy of the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan government
Putin declares gas discount for Turkey, issues warning on South Stream
Turkey and Russia have signed fresh documents in a bid to boost already growing ties. The highlight of Russian President Putin's press conference with his Turkish counterpart Erdoğan was his announcement of six percent discount in natural gas prices for exports to Turkey, as well as his warning for South Stream pipeline.
Pope hopes for opening of Turkey-Armenia border
Pope Francis has voiced his hope for the opening of the Turkey-Armenia border, during a flight back to Rome after a three-day visit to Turkey.
The pope voiced hope that gestures over the coming anniversary year of the 1915 incidents would bring the two nations closer together, and he specifically voiced hope that Turkey would open its border with Armenia.
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Turkey, Russia to seek new ways to deepen economic ties despite disagreements in Syria, Ukraine
Moscow and Ankara will likely focus on finding new ways to enhance their already-tight relationship during Russian president's high-level Ankara visit, putting their foreign policy differences aside Turkish and Russian presidents, along with a number of ministers will meet today to seek ways to further increase economic and energy cooperation, as well as to multiply trade volume despite disagr
Turkey-Africa Cooperation Summit set to begin
The final preparations are being made for the second Turkey-Africa Cooperation Summit, which will run from Nov. 19-21 in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea.
Around 200 business leaders and a delegation led by Turkeyâs President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan with Foreign Minister Mevlüt ÃavuÅoÄlu will attend the summit. Leaders from many countries in Africa have also been invited.
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Turkey plans to build third nuclear plant with own resources
Turkey plans to start building its third nuclear power plant with its own means by 2018-2019 after it has acquired quality human resources, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu says
Davutoğlu’s calendar of the past two months
I had an opportunity to have a long conversation with Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu on Oct. 18 on his return from Amasya.
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Turkish PM reveals contentious domestic security package
Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu outlined 11 pillars of a domestic security package that the government will submit to Parliament in the coming days.
Erdoğan furious with US, adds al-Assad condition
President Tayyip Erdoğan has added a fourth condition to Turkey’s full cooperation against ISIL as the “regime problem” in Syria.
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Turkish PM says Kobane offers two paths: Peace or pain
There are two paths standing in front of Turkey’s region – the integration of people or painful clashes – Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu says
MHP leader calls on president to end ‘political rallies’
The leader of Turkey’s main nationalist opposition party has strongly urged President Erdoğan to cease holding 'political rallies' during visits which are financed by state funds