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Zawya
7 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
The OIC emphasizes the importance of transport connectivity among the member states
His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Kawesa Sengendo, Assistant Secretary General for Economic Affairs, in his intervention today during the Panel Session under the theme 'North–South Solutions in an East–West Oriented Global Trade System' at the Global Transport Connectivity Forum 2025, deliberated on the state of transport infrastructure in OIC Member States and outlined the efforts of the OIC towards developing transport infrastructure in Member States and enhancing connectivity among them. Highlighting the synergy between trade and transport, he also emphasized that improved transport infrastructure and connectivity will further increase intra-OIC trade and tourism exchanges. The Global Transport Connectivity Forum 2025 under the theme 'Seamless Connectivity, Limitless Possibilities', organized by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Turkiye with support from the World Bank, was inaugurated by H.E. Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the President of Türkiye, in Istanbul, Republic of Turkiye, on 27th June 2025. The three-day Forum aims to provide a unique platform for high-level policymakers, ministers, representatives of international organizations and international financial institutions, industry leaders, the private sector, and leading experts to address the evolving challenges and opportunities in international transport connectivity. Some of the key topics being discussed include: Emerging Challenges for Global Connectivity; Global Trends and Emerging Dynamics in Global Connectivity; Unlocking Africa's Connectivity Potential; Connectivity of the Middle East with Central Asia and Europe; Innovative Solutions for Financing the Construction and Management of Transport Corridors; and The Power of Transport Corridors in Driving Development, among others.
News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Macron Gets 'Spun Like A Beyblade' By Erdogan In Awkward Handshake At NATO Watch
A brief yet awkward interaction between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and French President Emmanuel Macron has caught widespread attention on social incident took place on Wednesday during their meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands. A video clip of the greeting, shared by Russia's RT network, quickly went viral ğan Source: Reuters News18 Mobile App -
Qatar Tribune
2 days ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Amir receives call from Turkish president
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received a phone call from President of the sisterly Republic of Turkiye HE Recep Tayyip Erdogan. During the call, the Turkish President affirmed his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar and its strong condemnation of the Iranian attack on Al Udeid Air Base, which constitutes a flagrant violation of the State of Qatar's sovereignty and airspace, as well as of international law and the United Nations Charter. He stressed his country's categorical rejection of any aggression that threatens the security and safety of the State of Qatar and undermines the security and stability of the region. The Turkish President also praised the efforts made by HH the Amir of the country in facilitating the ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel. For his part, HH the Amir expressed his thanks to the president for his sincere feelings and appreciated solidarity with the State of Qatar and its people.
Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Turkish, Iraqi presidents express solidarity with Qatar
QNA Doha His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Thursday received a phone call from the President of the sisterly Republic of Turkiye HE Recep Tayyip Erdogan. During the call, the Turkish president affirmed his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar and its strong condemnation of the Iranian attack on Al-Udeid Air Base, which constitutes a flagrant violation of the State of Qatar's sovereignty and airspace, as well as of international law and the United Nations Charter. The Turkish president stressed his country's categorical rejection of any aggression that threatens the security and safety of the State of Qatar and undermines the security and stability of the region. The Turkish president also praised the efforts made by HH the Amir in facilitating the ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel. For his part, HH the Amir expressed his thanks to His Excellency for his sincere feelings and appreciated solidarity with the State of Qatar and its people. Earlier in the day, HH the Amir received a phone call from President of the sisterly Republic of Iraq HE Dr Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid. During the call, the Iraqi president affirmed his country's solidarity with the State of Qatar and its strong condemnation of the Iranian attack on Al-Udeid Air Base, which constitutes a flagrant violation of Qatar's sovereignty and airspace, as well as a breach of international law and the United Nations Charter. The Iraqi president reaffirmed his country's categorical rejection of any aggression that threatens the security and safety of the State of Qatar and undermines the security and stability of the region. The Iraqi president also praised the efforts made by HH the Amir in facilitating a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel. For his part, HH the Amir expressed his thanks to His Excellency for his sincere feelings and appreciated solidarity with the State of Qatar and its people.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Business
- Newsweek
NATO Member Expects F-35 Fighters in Trump Deal
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he had made progress on the long sought acquisition of F-35 fighter jets in talks with U.S. President Donald Trump during the NATO summit. Newsweek has contacted the U.S. Defense Department and Turkish Foreign Ministry for comment. Why It Matters Turkey's delivery of F‑35 jets has been halted since 2019 after Ankara acquired the Russian S‑400 air defense system. Erdogan has cultivated close ties with Trump yet remains one of the most vocal critics of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a major U.S. ally in the Middle East. If Turkey acquires F-35s it would bring them closer to parity with the air force that conducted the massive recent air campaign against Iran. Ankara has also intensified efforts to develop an independent defense industry, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign arms suppliers amid persistent restrictions from Western allies. Airmen from the 158th Fighter Wing perform rearming and refueling operations for an F-35 Lightning II during a Distributed Integrated Combat (D-ICT) exercise, June 12, 2025, at Westover Air Reserve Base, Chicopee, Mass. Airmen from the 158th Fighter Wing perform rearming and refueling operations for an F-35 Lightning II during a Distributed Integrated Combat (D-ICT) exercise, June 12, 2025, at Westover Air Reserve Base, Chicopee, Mass. Jerry Hewitt/U.S. Air Force/DVIDS What To Know "We discussed the F-35 (fighter jet) issue. We made payments of $1.3 to 1.4 billion for F-35s, and we saw that Mr. Trump was well-intentioned about delivering them," Erdogan told a news conference in The Hague, according to Anadolu Agency. U.S. officials had previously said the presence of a Russian intelligence-gathering platform alongside F‑35 stealth technology is unacceptable. "It undermines an agreement that NATO made several years ago, to begin divesting of Russian equipment. It moves in the wrong direction," former Acting Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper said, during Trump's first presidential term. But Trump had called the ban "not fair" lamenting the financial losses, according to Reuters. Turkey began receiving S-400 equipment in July 2019, in a deal valued at $2.5 billion. The U.S. removed Turkey from F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, as a result. "It is not fair to remove Turkey, a main partner, from the F-35 Program and also the claim that S-400 system would jeopardize the F-35s is baseless," the Turkish Foreign Ministry responded in a statement. Saudi Arabia, another key U.S. partner in the region, is also eyeing the F-35s. Israel exclusively has the fighter jets and has deployed them in its recent strikes on Iran. What People Are Saying Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as quoted by Anadolu Agency: "Our teams are continuing work on the maintenance and modernization of our F-16s as well as on procurement related to the F-35s." Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA) think tank in April: "Regardless of whether Turkey gets the F-35, however, we also recommend that Congress consider requiring that at least high-end U.S. weapons sales to Turkey be legally required to meet the standard of not adversely impacting Israel's qualitative military edge (QME)." What Happens Next President Trump and the administration are yet to confirm Erdogan's announcement and further details regarding the deal.
