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Erdoğan, Macron discuss NATO bids of Sweden, Finland

Erdoğan, Macron discuss NATO bids of Sweden, Finland

The two leaders also spoke about the Russia-Ukraine war, according to an official statement.

Erdoğan: Turkey's doors 'wide open' for companies leaving Russia

Erdoğan: Turkey's doors 'wide open' for companies leaving Russia

The extraordinary summit to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war has shown that NATO is the "cornerstone" of European security and Turkey is an "indispensable ally", the president has said.

Erdoğan tells Macron 'dialogue between leaders very important'

Erdoğan tells Macron 'dialogue between leaders very important'

The president has had a video conference with his counterpart from France.

Erdoğan files complaint against Netherlands' Wilders, his ally calls Macron 'a schizophrenic'

Erdoğan files complaint against Netherlands' Wilders, his ally calls Macron 'a schizophrenic'

The President has recently traded barbs with Macron and Wilders.

27 October 2020

Turkey says France 'increases tension by recalling its envoy'

Turkey says France 'increases tension by recalling its envoy'

Criticizing President of France Macron, Erdoğan said that “he needed a mental check.” In response, France has recalled its ambassador to Paris. Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has said, “France increases tension by recalling its envoy.”

26 October 2020

Erdoğan to US: Whatever your sanctions are, don’t be late to impose them

Erdoğan to US: Whatever your sanctions are, don’t be late to impose them

Addressing Geert Wilders, the leader of the Party for Freedom, President Erdoğan has said, “There is a so-called parliamentarian in the Netherlands; you shall know your place. Fascism is not in our book, it is in your book.”

26 October 2020

President Erdoğan: Macron's statement is a blatant provocation

President Erdoğan: Macron's statement is a blatant provocation

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has responded to the remarks of President of France Emmanuel Macron, who has recently said, “Islam is a religion that is in crisis all over the world today.”

Erdoğan and Macron talk on the phone amid Eastern Mediterranean crisis

Erdoğan and Macron talk on the phone amid Eastern Mediterranean crisis

The issues of Libya and Syria along with the Eastern Mediterranean were discussed in the conversation, which lasted more than an hour, according to a statement released by the Elysee Palace following the meeting.

23 September 2020

Ankara accuses Macron of 'colonialism' after his remarks on Erdoğan

Ankara accuses Macron of 'colonialism' after his remarks on Erdoğan

"We must be tough with the Turkish government and not with the Turkish people, who deserve more than the Erdoğan government," Macron has reportedly said ahead of a meeting on the Eastern Mediterranean crisis.

10 September 2020

'It's Macron who is playing a dangerous game in Libya,' says Turkey's foreign minister

'It's Macron who is playing a dangerous game in Libya,' says Turkey's foreign minister

"The balance has been achieved thanks to us. As the legitimate government started to achieve dominance, even the countries earlier standing in the middle gradually started to side with the legitimate government," Çavuşoğlu has asserted.

Macron: Turkey Sends Mercenaries to Libya, Turkey: Unrealistic Claims

Macron: Turkey Sends Mercenaries to Libya, Turkey: Unrealistic Claims

President of France Emmanuel Macron has stated that “Turkey is sending mercenaries and warships to Libya.” The Foreign Ministry of Turkey has denounced the statement, referring to his remarks as “unrealistic claims.”

30 January 2020

Erdoğan to Macron: Check Your Brain Death

Erdoğan to Macron: Check Your Brain Death

France's Macron called NATO "brain-dead" after Turkey launched a military operation into northern Syria.

29 November 2019

Support by Macron to Le Point Cover: Freedom of Press is Priceless

Support by Macron to Le Point Cover: Freedom of Press is Priceless

The President of France Emmanuel Macron has posted a tweet about Le Point magazine’s cover of President Erdoğan entitled “Le Dictateur” and said, “Freedom of the press is priceless; without it, here would be a dictatorship.”

Macron: We Have Separated Russia and Turkey With Our Strike on Syria

Macron: We Have Separated Russia and Turkey With Our Strike on Syria

President of France Emmanuel Macron has addressed the recent strikes on Syria and said, “With those strikes, we have separated Turkey and Russia.”

Macron: Turkey’s Operation Shouldn’t Turn into an Invasion

Macron: Turkey’s Operation Shouldn’t Turn into an Invasion

Interviewing to Le Figaro concerning Afrin operation, President of France Macron has warned Turkey about the operation not turning into an invasion. In response, PM Yıldırım has said, “France’s thought is flawed”.

31 January 2018

Macron Criticizes Turkey Over Freedom of Press

Macron Criticizes Turkey Over Freedom of Press

President of France Macron has delivered a message on freedom of the press ahead of President Erdoğan’s visit. Macron stressed the liabilities of Turkey and Russia arising from European Convention on Human Rights.