Erdogan visits UAE to bolster political, economic ties
2 years, 10 months ago

Erdogan visits UAE to bolster political, economic ties

Al Jazeera  

Ankara and Abu Dhabi seem to be mending relations as both leaders promise increased regional cooperation. Erdogan was greeted by the Gulf state’s de facto ruler Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, who visited Ankara last November when investment accords worth billions of dollars were signed. Erdogan’s visit – the first since 2013 – “opens a new, positive page in bilateral relations”, Anwar Gargash, adviser to the UAE president, said in a tweet. زيارة الرئيس رجب طيب اردوغان الى دولة الامارات والتي تأتي بعد زيارة الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان إلى الجمهورية التركية، تفتح صفحة إيجابية جديدة في العلاقات الثنائية بين البلدين، وتنسجم مع توجه الامارات نحو تعزيز جسور التواصل والتعاون الهادفة إلى الاستقرار والازدهار في المنطقة. أنور قرقاش February 13, 2022 Translation: The visit by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the UAE, which comes after the visit by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the Turkish republic, opens a new, positive page in bilateral relations between the two countries and is in harmony with the UAE’s Efforts to build stronger communication and cooperation bridges that aim towards a stable, flourishing region.

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Turkey’s Erdogan offers to mediate between Sudan and the UAE
1 week, 3 days ago

Turkey’s Erdogan offers to mediate between Sudan and the UAE

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone call with Sudan’s military leader on Friday and offered to mediate to resolve tensions with the United Arab Emirates, according to the Turkish leader’s office. He said Turkey’s “core principles include establishing peace and stability in Sudan, preserving its territorial integrity and sovereignty, and preventing the country from becoming …

Turkey's Erdogan calls for Islamic alliance against Israel
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Turkey's Erdogan calls for Islamic alliance against Israel

The Hindu  

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday said Islamic countries should form an alliance against what he called "the growing threat of expansionism" from Israel. "The only step that will stop Israeli arrogance, Israeli banditry, and Israeli state terrorism is the alliance of Islamic countries," Mr. Erdogan said at an Islamic schools' association event near Istanbul. Mr. Erdogan said in July …

Turkey's Erdogan renews push to restore ties with Syria that were severed over a decade ago
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Turkey's Erdogan renews push to restore ties with Syria that were severed over a decade ago

New Indian Express  

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his willingness to restore ties with Syria and extended an “invitation” Sunday to bring back relations to "how they were in the past." We met with Assad as a family, ” Erdogan told journalists Sunday on a flight from Berlin, where he watched Turkey play the Netherlands in the quarter-final of the European …

Turkey’s president expresses willingness to restore diplomatic ties with Syria
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Turkey’s president expresses willingness to restore diplomatic ties with Syria

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that there is no obstacle preventing Turkey and Syria from restoring diplomatic ties that were cut off at the start of the Syrian civil war more than a decade ago. The Syrian government has repeatedly condemned Ankara’s control over a territory that it took hold of through several military incursions …

Vantage | Why Iran-Turkiye 'friendship' may not last beyond this war
1 year ago

Vantage | Why Iran-Turkiye 'friendship' may not last beyond this war

Firstpost  

The Israel-Hamas war briefly brought Iran and Turkey together, but underlying issues and historical disputes continue to hinder the formation of a united front West Asia, a region steeped in history, is a complex web of partnerships and rivalries. Reports suggest that Iran seeks a change in this status quo, urging Erdogan to sever economic links with Israel == a …

Turkish President Erdogan visits Gulf Arab states, seeking funds for ailing economy
1 year, 5 months ago

Turkish President Erdogan visits Gulf Arab states, seeking funds for ailing economy

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan traveled to Saudi Arabia on Monday in a three-stop tour of Persian Gulf states to seek trade and investment opportunities for Turkey’s floundering economy. Turkey’s current account deficit reached record levels this year – $37.7 billion in the first five months — and Erdogan is hoping the oil- and gas-rich Gulf states will …

Turkey and Egypt appoint ambassadors to restore diplomatic ties
1 year, 5 months ago

Turkey and Egypt appoint ambassadors to restore diplomatic ties

Al Jazeera  

The two regional powers announce the key development in a joint statement after months of high-level talks. Mensur Akgun, a professor of international relations at Istanbul’s Kultur University, said ties between two key regional players have been exceedingly poor since the 2013 coup in particular because of Ankara’s unbending stance against the government of el-Sisi, who became president in 2014. …

UAE leader welcomes Iranian foreign minister in latest softening of Persian Gulf tensions
1 year, 6 months ago

UAE leader welcomes Iranian foreign minister in latest softening of Persian Gulf tensions

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The president of the United Arab Emirates met with Iran’s visiting foreign minister on Thursday in the latest sign of improving relations between Arab Gulf countries and the Islamic Republic. The UAE, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries have long harbored suspicions about Iran because of its nuclear program and support for militant groups across …

Egypt hails el-Sisi, Erdogan handshake as new beginning in ties
2 years, 1 month ago

Egypt hails el-Sisi, Erdogan handshake as new beginning in ties

Al Jazeera  

The two leaders ‘confirmed the depth of historical ties between the two countries’ during their brief encounter, the Egyptian presidency says. The Egyptian presidency has hailed what it calls a new beginning in ties with Turkey, a day after Egypt’s leader shook hands with his Turkish counterpart for the first time. Presidents Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Recep Tayyip Erdogan “confirmed …

Turkish foreign policy, the East-West divide
2 years, 2 months ago

Turkish foreign policy, the East-West divide

The Hindu  

Amidst the sharp East-West hostilities generated by the war in Ukraine, there is one country that is at the centre of regional diplomacy — Turkey. And, in a dramatic overture, on August 19, Mr. Erdoğan indicated Turkey’s readiness to engage with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, saying “there is no resentment in politics”. The agreement was signed in the presence of …

Erdogan says warming Israel ties won’t weaken Palestine support
2 years, 4 months ago

Erdogan says warming Israel ties won’t weaken Palestine support

Al Jazeera  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s remarks come after a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, a week after Turkey and Israel announced a decision to establish diplomatic ties. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that recent steps to normalise Ankara’s ties with Israel will not weaken the country’s support for Palestine in the conflict between the two sides. Erdogan’s …

Saudi crown prince to meet Turkey’s president in Ankara
2 years, 6 months ago

Saudi crown prince to meet Turkey’s president in Ankara

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman plans to visit Ankara next week, Turkey’s president said Friday. Erdogan said he and the crown prince would discuss advancing Turkish-Saudi relations to a “much higher degree” during delegation and one-on-one meetings at the presidential palace. The crown prince’s visit to Turkey would continue a fast thaw of relations following a breakdown …

Are Turkish-Saudi relations set for a reset?
2 years, 8 months ago

Are Turkish-Saudi relations set for a reset?

Al Jazeera  

Istanbul, Turkey – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia in the coming weeks, facing probably his most difficult task in Turkey’s recent bridge-building with regional rivals. Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu visited Saudi Arabia in May 2021 and, following a meeting with his Saudi counterpart last month, said “concrete steps” on improving relations would …

Israeli president in Turkey in effort to mend ties
2 years, 9 months ago

Israeli president in Turkey in effort to mend ties

Al Jazeera  

Israel’s Herzog will meet Turkey’s Erdogan in the first trip by an Israeli leader since 2008 as the countries seek a rapprochement. Israel’s president is set to hold talks with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the capital, Ankara, as the countries seek to mend fractured ties during the first visit by an Israeli leader since 2008. Erdogan has …

Erdogan touts Turkey investment potential on landmark UAE visit
2 years, 10 months ago

Erdogan touts Turkey investment potential on landmark UAE visit

Al Jazeera  

Cooperation agreements, memorandums of understanding and protocols were signed during Erdogan’s two-day visit to the UAE. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has lauded his country’s investment advantages to business people in the United Arab Emirates as the two countries seek to build economic bridges after years of animosity. UAE’s de facto ruler Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al …

Turkish president in UAE as relations thaw after icy decade
2 years, 10 months ago

Turkish president in UAE as relations thaw after icy decade

Associated Press  

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan traveled Monday to the United Arab Emirates, a trip signaling a further thaw in relations long strained over the two nations’ approaches to Islamists in the wake of the 2011 Arab Spring. Erdogan arrived in Abu Dhabi, the Emirati capital, following a November visit to Turkey by the country’s …

Erdogan seeks to boost ties at Turkey-Africa summit
3 years ago

Erdogan seeks to boost ties at Turkey-Africa summit

Al Jazeera  

Heads of state from 16 African nations are in Istanbul at summit aimed at deepening economic, military ties. Istanbul, Turkey – Turkey is aiming to deepen economic and military ties on Africa, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in remarks at a major summit of African heads in Istanbul, and called for a seat representing the continent at the UN Security …

Turkey, UAE sign cooperation agreements as they mend ties
3 years ago

Turkey, UAE sign cooperation agreements as they mend ties

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Abu Dhabi’s powerful crown prince oversaw the signing of several investment and cooperation deals Wednesday, as Turkey and the United Arab Emirates move to repair relations and boost economic ties. The agreements were signed during a visit by the crown prince, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who’s seen as the …

Turkey, UAE sign financial cooperation deals as ties warm
3 years ago

Turkey, UAE sign financial cooperation deals as ties warm

Al Jazeera  

The UAE also said it was establishing a $10bn fund to support strategic investments in Turkey’s health and energy fields, its state news agency WAM said. Turkey and the United Arab Emirates signed accords on energy and technology investments on Wednesday after talks between President Tayyip Erdogan and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan in Ankara. $10 …

UAE crown prince to meet Erdogan for talks to ‘improve relations’
3 years, 1 month ago

UAE crown prince to meet Erdogan for talks to ‘improve relations’

Al Jazeera  

Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will meet Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey in first high-level interaction for years. Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s de facto ruler, will visit Turkey for talks with President Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish Presidency said, as the regional rivals try to repair frayed ties. Wednesday’s visit came “at the …

Iran, Turkey hope to sign ‘cooperation road map’ in Erdogan visit
3 years, 1 month ago

Iran, Turkey hope to sign ‘cooperation road map’ in Erdogan visit

Al Jazeera  

After meeting his Turkish counterpart, Iran’s foreign minister says the road map will aim to boost bilateral ties. Tehran, Iran – Iran and Turkey will continue high-level diplomatic talks to draft a “long-term cooperation road map” to boost ties, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has announced. “We hope to finalise the road map in a future visit to Tehran by Mr …

As Erdogan set for another tour, Turkey deepens ties with Africa
3 years, 2 months ago

As Erdogan set for another tour, Turkey deepens ties with Africa

Al Jazeera  

Over the past two decades, Turkey has sought to present itself as an alternative external power in the African continent. “Turkey’s relations with two prominent countries, Nigeria and Angola, which have enormous energy resources are currently far behind their potentials,” Yigit told Al Jazeera. Turkey’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines operates flights to 60 different destinations across 39 countries while the …

Why Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan is reaching out to Taliban as US exits Afghanistan
3 years, 3 months ago

Why Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan is reaching out to Taliban as US exits Afghanistan

Firstpost  

The Turkish president sees an opportunity to not only improve his standing amongst NATO allies, but also curb the flow of Afghan migrants into his country Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday held his first talks with the Taliban in Kabul. We are continuously updating our plans according to developments regarding the security situation.” Erdogan further said that “Turkey …

Turkey Pres Erdogan invokes Ummah, asks Muslim leaders to take stand against Israel
3 years, 7 months ago

Turkey Pres Erdogan invokes Ummah, asks Muslim leaders to take stand against Israel

Op India  

Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called up other Muslim leaders to discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict and urged them to take a stand against Israel. Earlier, Erdogan had reportedly sought to intensify the conflict as he promised Palestinian authority as well as Islamic fundamentalist group Hamas that Turkey will put its weight behind the Muslim world to ‘stop Israel’s terrorism and …

Qatar ruler in Saudi Arabia for first time since rift eased
3 years, 7 months ago

Qatar ruler in Saudi Arabia for first time since rift eased

Associated Press  

JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Qatar’s ruling emir visited Saudi Arabia on Monday for the first time since signing a declaration with the kingdom and other Arab Gulf states to ease a years-long rift and end an embargo that had frayed ties among important U.S. allies and security partners. The meeting highlights how ties between the neighbors are improving following a …

Turkey’s foreign minister in Saudi Arabia for talks to mend ties
3 years, 7 months ago

Turkey’s foreign minister in Saudi Arabia for talks to mend ties

Al Jazeera  

Trip comes as two countries look to reset relationship strained following 2018 killing of Saudi journalist in Istanbul. Turkey’s foreign minister has arrived in Saudi Arabia for talks, his first trip since journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s 2018 murder in Istanbul worsened relations between both countries. Turkish officials had said Cavusoglu’s visit could include talks on possible sales of Turkish drones to …

Erdogan says Turkey wants better ties with Israel, talks continue
3 years, 11 months ago

Erdogan says Turkey wants better ties with Israel, talks continue

Al Jazeera  

Turkish president wants to bring ties to a ‘better point’ but says Israel’s policy towards Palestinians is ‘unacceptable’. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey would like to have better ties with Israel and that talks at intelligence level continue between the two sides, but has also criticised Israeli policy towards Palestinians as “unacceptable”. Turkey first broke off diplomatic ties with …

Iran, Turkey lash out at UAE over agreement with Israel
4 years, 4 months ago

Iran, Turkey lash out at UAE over agreement with Israel

ABC  

Iran and Turkey lashed out at their regional rival the United Arab Emirates on Friday over its decision to normalise diplomatic relations with Israel in a US-brokered deal, accusing it of betraying the Palestinian cause. Key points: The UAE has never fought Israel and has quietly been improving ties for years The Turkish Foreign Ministry said the UAE had no …

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