Tag: Recep Tayyip Erdogan

DIPLOMACY

Erdogan has suggested a prime location for talks on resolving the Ukraine conflict

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed that his nation would serve as the optimal venue for new discussions aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict. This remark was made during a meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on Tuesday, who was notably absent from the prominent Russian-US talks occurring simultaneously in Saudi Arabia. “Our country is well-suited to host potential negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine, and … Continue reading Erdogan has suggested a prime location for talks on resolving the Ukraine conflict

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A Bayraktar Akinci unmanned combat drone is pictured at SAHA EXPO Defence & Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul, Turkey.
DEFENCE

Turkish government secures naval and drone agreements during its visit to Asia

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan‘s recent visit to Asia has resulted in several defense cooperation agreements aimed at enhancing business opportunities for Turkish defense firms. Earlier this week, Erdoğan traveled to Malaysia and Indonesia before proceeding to Pakistan. He was joined by Foreign Affairs Minister Hakan Fidan, National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler, Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Agriculture and Forestry Minister İbrahim Yumaklı, and … Continue reading Turkish government secures naval and drone agreements during its visit to Asia

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DEFENCE

Turkey is negotiating a $6 billion defense deal with Saudi Arabia, and KAAN is set to land its first international client

Turkey is reportedly engaged in discussions with Saudi Arabia to finalize a defense agreement valued at approximately US$6 billion (RM26.3 billion), which may include the sale of tanks, warships, and missiles. Sources familiar with the negotiations, who spoke to Turkiye Today, indicate that the agreement will also encompass collaboration on Turkey’s indigenous fighter jet program. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is anticipated to visit Saudi Arabia … Continue reading Turkey is negotiating a $6 billion defense deal with Saudi Arabia, and KAAN is set to land its first international client

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Erdogan claims Turkey can eliminate all terrorist threats in Syria and urges foreign nations to avoid interference

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan called on all nations on Wednesday to refrain from interfering in Syria, asserting that Turkey possesses the capability to eliminate all terrorist groups within the country, including the Kurdish militia and the Islamic State. During his address in parliament, Erdogan identified the Kurdish YPG militia as the primary challenge in Syria following the removal of former President Bashar al-Assad, emphasizing that … Continue reading Erdogan claims Turkey can eliminate all terrorist threats in Syria and urges foreign nations to avoid interference

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Supporters of the pro-Kurdish Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) display flags with a portrait of jailed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Ocalan, in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Efforts to resolve the Kurdish conflict in Turkey are now challenged by developments in Syria

Efforts to resolve a 40-year militant conflict have sparked optimism for peace in Turkey; however, the fragile status of Kurdish forces in Syria and ambiguity regarding Ankara’s intentions have left many Kurds feeling apprehensive about the future. Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), has reportedly expressed a readiness to urge the PKK to disarm as part of a peace initiative … Continue reading Efforts to resolve the Kurdish conflict in Turkey are now challenged by developments in Syria

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DISPUTES

Erdogan states that Turkey will take action at the first sign of potential fragmentation in Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a strong warning that his nation will take action if necessary to prevent any fragmentation of Syria, asserting that he will be “uncompromising” in this resolve. Erdogan’s remarks are interpreted as a subtle warning directed at the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the United States, which provides support to the group in its fight against Islamic State … Continue reading Erdogan states that Turkey will take action at the first sign of potential fragmentation in Syria

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DISPUTES

Turkish President Erdogan warned that the Kurdish militia in Syria will be destroyed if they do not surrender their weapons

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan stated on Wednesday that Kurdish militants in Syria must either surrender their arms or face severe consequences, as tensions escalate between Turkey-backed Syrian forces and the militants following the recent ousting of Bashar al-Assad. In light of Assad’s exit, Ankara has consistently demanded the disbandment of the Kurdish YPG militia, claiming that it has no role in Syria’s future. The shift … Continue reading Turkish President Erdogan warned that the Kurdish militia in Syria will be destroyed if they do not surrender their weapons

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Benjamin Netanyahu (second right) meets Israeli forces on Syria's Mount Hermon.
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What caused the failure of Israel’s strategy to partition Syria into three regions while supporting Bashar al-Assad?

The removal of Bashar al-Assad’s regime disrupted an Israeli strategy aimed at fragmenting Syria into three distinct regions to cut its connections with Iran and Hezbollah, as reported by regional security sources familiar with the scheme. Israel intended to forge military and strategic alliances with the Kurdish forces in the northeast and the Druze community in the south, while maintaining Assad’s leadership in Damascus under … Continue reading What caused the failure of Israel’s strategy to partition Syria into three regions while supporting Bashar al-Assad?

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DIPLOMACY

Erdogan announces Turkey will help Syria reform its government and create a new constitution

Turkey will provide support to the new Syrian administration in Damascus for the purpose of state restructuring and the development of a new constitution, as stated by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday. Erdogan indicated that Ankara is already collaborating with Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and others to draft the new constitution, which he emphasized as a critical step following the … Continue reading Erdogan announces Turkey will help Syria reform its government and create a new constitution

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DIPLOMACY

Blinken stresses to Erdogan the need for all parties to ensure the safety of Syrian civilians

During a meeting on Thursday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to prioritize the protection of Syrian civilians following the overthrow of the Bashar al-Assad regime by Turkish-backed rebels. For ongoing updates, please refer to our liveblog. In his discussions with Erdogan in Turkey, Blinken emphasized the necessity of safeguarding Syrian civilians after the Islamist factions supported by Ankara … Continue reading Blinken stresses to Erdogan the need for all parties to ensure the safety of Syrian civilians

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