Ibrahim Kalin

Erdoğan to visit U.S. in May

Erdoğan to visit U.S. in May

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is set to visit the United States on May 9, a Turkish security official confirmed, setting the stage for his first White House meeting during the Biden administration. The two leaders are expected …

Kremlin confirms Putin's talks with Erdogan's representative

Kremlin confirms Putin's talks with Erdogan's representative

Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with Turkish Presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "Such a meeting has indeed taken place," he said, commenting on reports of Kalin’s meeting …

Türkiye calls on Europe to protect Quran

Türkiye calls on Europe to protect Quran

European countries need to take action and protect the Quran, Turkey insists. European countries should not justify attacks on the Quran with freedom of speech, Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said on …

Türkiye praises Russia for Syrian settlement

Türkiye praises Russia for Syrian settlement

The role of Russia at the current stage of the Syrian settlement is of fundamental importance, Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalyn said today at a press conference. "Russia has played an important role in bringing the …

Ankara, Baku to double TANAP capacity

Ankara, Baku to double TANAP capacity

Türkiye, together with Azerbaijan, created TANAP, and we continue our work,  Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said. "The capacity of TANAP will be doubled," Kalin said. He recalled that Ankara …

Turkey explains why it is important to cooperate with Russia

Turkey explains why it is important to cooperate with Russia

Ankara has not joined the unilateral sanctions against Russia, Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said in an interview with Kriter magazine. He noted that Turkey will continue to exert efforts in a bid to …

Turkiye not to seek permission for military operation in Syria

Turkiye not to seek permission for military operation in Syria

Turkey does not intend to ask anyone for permission to conduct an operation in Syria, presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said, Anadolu Agency reports. "Turkiye is not going to ask for permission to carry out operations to ensure …

Turkish Stream may build additional pipeline

Turkish Stream may build additional pipeline

Another pipeline could be built to strengthen the TurkStream pipeline as part of the creation of a gas hub in the country, Ibrahim Kalin, spokesman for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said on Friday. "By making this …

Erdogan to attend opening of Zangilan airport in Azerbaijan

Erdogan to attend opening of Zangilan airport in Azerbaijan

President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan will arrive in Azerbaijan on October 20 to attend the grand opening of Zangilan Airport, Turkish Presidential Spokesperson Ibrahim Kalin said, according to 'A Haber' TV …

Top Turkish, U.S. officials discuss regional issues

Top Turkish, U.S. officials discuss regional issues

Türkiye’s presidential spokesperson and the U.S. national security adviser discussed bilateral issues and global developments in a phone call on Monday. Ibrahim Kalin and Jake Sullivan exchanged views on bilateral …

Ankara: U.S. move on F-16 sales 'positive step'

Ankara: U.S. move on F-16 sales 'positive step'

Ankara welcomes the U.S. Senate's removal of two provisions that were set to restrict the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Türkiye, presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said. "(This is) something in our favor. We see this as a …

Turkey believes talks between Russia and Ukraine to be resumed

Turkey believes talks between Russia and Ukraine to be resumed

The resumption of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine is possible, Ibrahim Kalin, the press secretary of the Turkish President, believes. In an interview with CNN, he said that the suspension of the negotiation process was expected, …