With this deal, multi-year framework established for 1st time between Türkiye, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Türkiye’s Treasury and Finance Ministry and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on Monday signed a major deal to strengthen their cooperation. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalized AIIB’s commitment to provide about $5 billion in financing for public
Over 111,700 injured in Israeli onslaught on Gaza since October 2023, Health Ministry says Palestinian medics and rescue teams recovered nine more bodies from the rubble in the Gaza Strip, pushing the overall death toll from Israel’s genocidal war since October 2023 to 48,284, the Health Ministry said on Monday. A ministry statement said
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Sunday highlighted Türkiye’s growing role as a strategic partner for Europe amid geopolitical tensions, particularly in Ukraine, Syria, and Gaza. Speaking to TRT World at the Munich Security Conference, Fidan said that as global tensions continue, Türkiye’s strategic role is becoming more recognized. From mediation in Ukraine to counterterrorism
On Sunday, US President Donald Trump announced that his expected meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia “could be very soon.” Trump told reporters, “It could be very soon. It’ll be soon,” while discussing the potential meeting. He expressed that Putin desires to end the Russia-Ukraine war, stating, “I think he wants to
Panel brings diplomats, journalists and academics together to discuss key UN reform issues A number of diplomats, journalists and academics gathered Thursday in Bern, Switzerland to discuss key UN reform issues, including in connection with the UN Security Council, the Israel-Hamas conflict and the Russia-Ukraine war. Titled “Stratcom Public Forum: A Fairer World is Possible,”
Türkiye and Turkmenistan Sign Agreement for Gas Supply Starting March 1 Türkiye and Turkmenistan have signed a historic agreement to begin supplying Turkmen natural gas to Türkiye, starting March 1, as announced by Alparslan Bayraktar, Türkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, on Tuesday. Bayraktar shared the news on social media, stating, “We took a
Patriots for Europe: Third-Largest Group in European Parliament, Hosts Summit in Madrid The Patriots for Europe group, now the third-largest faction in the European Parliament with 86 seats, gathered in Madrid on Friday for a summit centered around the theme “Make Europe Great Again.” The event, hosted by Santiago Abascal, leader of the Spanish far-right
TRNC President Tatar Reaffirms Sovereignty in Talks with UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo The President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Ersin Tatar, met with UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo on Monday at the Presidential Office in Nicosia. The meeting was part of DiCarlo’s regional tour, which also includes visits to Greece
On Monday, Japan and Ukraine signed approximately 56 agreements covering various fields, including post-war recovery, during the Japan-Ukraine Conference for Promotion of Economic Growth and Reconstruction in Tokyo. The event marked a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations, particularly as the Russia-Ukraine war enters its second year this month. Around 130
During the Türkiye Innovation Week (TIW) event, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan highlighted Türkiye’s continued positive trajectory despite global challenges. He shared insights on the importance of focusing on high-tech product exports as the country moves into the new century. The event, which included the InovaLig Award Ceremony, was organized by the Türkiye Exporters Assembly (TIM)
