Turkey hosted strategic command summits in Tokyo addressing artificial intelligence and economic security concerns, bringing together international stakeholders to coordinate defense and economic policies amid growing technological competition.
Burhanettin Duran
Erdoğan marks 12 years as Türkiye's first directly elected president, overseeing government and diplomatic expansions.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a joint defense pact in August amid regional tensions from Houthi attacks and US-Iran conflict, aiming to strengthen collective security and deter threats in the Gulf region.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visits Qatar to offer condolences over the former emir's death.
Turkish President Erdogan hosts Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai in Istanbul for bilateral talks.
NATO's Ankara summit showcased Türkiye's active role in enhancing international peace and security under President Erdogan's leadership.
Turkey leverages its growing defense industry and the Kaan fighter jet program to position itself as central to NATO strategy, seeking engine agreements worth $700 million to advance capabilities and economic gains.
Turkish President Erdoğan met French President Macron on the sidelines of the NATO summit in a closed-door meeting.
US President Donald Trump will visit Türkiye for the NATO summit, boosting relations with President Erdoğan.
Erdoğan meets Pakistani PM Sharif in Istanbul for bilateral and delegation-level talks.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met a Catholic bishops delegation at the presidential complex in Ankara.
Kallas meets Erdogan in Turkiye and issues joint statement with Hakan Fidan
President Erdoğan reaffirmed Turkey's commitment to achieving full domestic defense production, citing geopolitical shifts and noting annual defense exports have grown from $248 million two decades ago to weekly generation of that amount, while delivering a patrol vessel to NATO ally Romania.
Turkish President Erdogan meets Romanian counterpart Dan as bilateral ties advance
Türkiye's communications chief rejects Netanyahu's criticism, calling it audacious given Israel's record on Gaza and the West Bank.
Israel 'trampling on humanity's shared values': Türkiye's Erdogan
Turkish President Erdoğan visited Kazakhstan on May 13 to deepen strategic partnership with President Tokayev, focusing on energy, transport, trade, and defense cooperation while targeting $15 billion in bilateral trade.
Turkey issues international arrest warrant for Netanyahu, escalating tensions with Israel.
An Iranian lawmaker dismissed Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan's newly signed Mecca defense pact as ineffective, while Turkish and Saudi officials denied it targets any country or relates to nuclear ambitions amid escalating Middle East tensions.
Türkiye's Head of Communications Duran authored an article on the 36th NATO Summit in Ankara, arguing it redefined Türkiye's strategic position within NATO and demonstrated the country's enhanced role in shaping the Alliance's future amid evolving security threats.
Cabinet to review NATO summit, F-35 file
NATO Ankara summit showcases Türkiye's active role in strengthening international peace and security under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's leadership.
Türkiye's Erdogan hosts Albanian PM Rama on NATO summit sidelines
Türkiye's foreign policy now key global force, official says
Turkish President Erdoğan met German Chancellor Merz on the sidelines of the NATO summit.
NATO leaders gather in Ankara for a historic summit to chart the alliance's future.
Turkey and Pakistan reaffirm strong ties, with Erdogan and Sharif supporting diplomacy and regional stability.
President Erdoğan received a Catholic bishops delegation at the Ankara complex on Monday.
Turkish President Erdogan met EU's Kallas ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara.
Turkish President Erdogan met Romania's leader as Türkiye delivered its inaugural naval vessel export to a NATO and EU member, marking a significant milestone in the country's defense manufacturing sector and strengthening regional military cooperation.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Romanian President Nicusor Dan in Istanbul on Saturday.
Erdoğan receives Venezuelan acting president in Istanbul
Erdoğan meets Sudan's PM, pledging support for sovereignty and increased humanitarian aid.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan travels to Kazakhstan for a Turkic summit and high-level talks.
Netanyahu designates Turkey as a rival amid Israel's election campaign.
Türkiye accuses Israel of deliberately sabotaging Gaza peace efforts with recent attacks on civilians and healthcare infrastructure.
Erdogan and Liberia's Boakai discussed bilateral ties and regional issues in Istanbul.
Communications director says Ankara summit showed Türkiye’s active diplomacy
Turkey reinforced its global position at the 36th NATO Summit under President Erdogan's leadership.
Turkish foreign policy now a key force in global system, says head of communications
Turkish President Erdoğan met Italian Prime Minister Meloni at the NATO summit.
NATO leaders will convene in Ankara to discuss defense spending and Euro-Atlantic security challenges on July 7-8.
Erdoğan and Sharif met in Istanbul for talks on strengthening their strategic partnership and cooperation.
EU foreign policy chief Kallas met Turkish President Erdogan in Ankara to strengthen security, trade, and NATO ties, addressing Ukraine, Middle East conflicts, and regional stability as Europe reshapes its security priorities.
The Architecture of Turkey’s Anti-Americanism
Erdoğan meets Romanian president in Istanbul after warship handover
President Erdoğan met Singapore's Prime Minister Wong in Istanbul to discuss deepening bilateral cooperation in defense, logistics, aviation, maritime, and finance, building on their 2014 strategic partnership and $1.07 billion trade volume.
Erdogan welcomes Niger’s Tchiani with full military ceremony in Ankara
NATO's July 2026 Ankara summit will address border conflicts, evolving security threats, burden-sharing debates, and alliance transformation, with Türkiye positioned as a critical strategic partner shaping the organization's geopolitical agenda.
