Tag: Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Türkiye Steel Plant Explosion Kills 16, Injures 13

Türkiye steel plant explosion at an industrial steel manufacturing facility

ISTANBUL, Nov 10 – At least 16 people have died and 13 others suffered injuries following an explosion at a steel plant in western Türkiye on Monday. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed the casualties after a Cabinet meeting at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. He said the authorities had launched judicial and administrative investigations […]

Ahmad Zahid’s Türkiye Visit Opens New Opportunities for Malaysia

Ahmad Zahid's Türkiye visit strengthens Malaysia and Türkiye diplomatic relations

ISTANBUL, Nov 9 – Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s four-day working visit to Türkiye has strengthened bilateral relations and opened new opportunities for Malaysia. The visit ended on Nov 8 after a series of high-level meetings, diplomatic discussions and cooperation agreements. Ahmad Zahid also attended the TRT World Forum 2026 at […]

Malaysia supports Turkey’s aspiration to become ASEAN Dialogue Partner

KUALA LUMPUR, JUNE 18 -- Malaysia supports Turkey's aspirations to become an ASEAN Dialogue Partner. In a statement, the Malaysian Embassy in Ankara announced that the matter was conveyed by the Malaysian Ambassador to Turkey, Adlan Mohd Shaffieq, when he officially presented his Letters of Credence to the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Complex on June 17. The Ambassador stressed that Turkey is emerging as an increasingly important partner for Southeast Asia through its growing economic involvement, strategic outlook and increasingly strong people-to-people ties with ASEAN member countries. He also conveyed greetings and congratulations from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim and Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to Erdogan. The Ambassador also stressed Malaysia's commitment to continue strengthening the long-standing friendship and strategic partnership with Turkey, which continues to grow through regular high-level engagements and closer cooperation, particularly in the fields of education, defence and the halal industry. "Malaysia and Turkey share a special relationship built on trust, respect and shared aspirations for peace, prosperity and development. "Based on the strong personal relationship between President Erdogan and Prime Minister Anwar, we should leverage their shared vision to deepen cooperation in all sectors," he said. Erdogan, when welcoming the Ambassador, also expressed confidence that trade relations between the two countries would continue to grow and reach the target of US$10 billion.

KUALA LUMPUR, JUNE 18 — Malaysia supports Turkey’s aspirations to become an ASEAN Dialogue Partner. In a statement, the Malaysian Embassy in Ankara announced that the matter was conveyed by the Malaysian Ambassador to Turkey, Adlan Mohd Shaffieq, when he officially presented his Letters of Credence to the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan at […]