Published November 19,2025

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Türkiye will continue to play a critical role for the international community and to be the voice of peace and the pioneer of a solution, the country’s communications director said on Wednesday.

In a post on Turkish social media platform NSosyal, Burhanettin Duran said: “Türkiye, with its geopolitical position and versatile diplomatic capacity, is today a key player in global peace.

“It is among the few countries that can establish real-time contact with the parties, build trust, and create a basis for a solution with its fair and balanced approach.”

His remarks came hours after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ankara. The post also comprised talks pertaining to the meeting.

The talks between the leaders addressed the bilateral ties and the latest developments in the R u ssia -Ukraine war , Duran said, adding that the presidents also discussed the ongoing efforts, notably the Istanbul Process, to achieve a ceasefire and establish lasting peace.

“This dialogue clearly demonstrates Türkiye’s sincere will to resolve conflicts,” he added.

Published November 20,2025

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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke at the “Family and Culture-Art Symposium” at the Beştepe National Library.

President Erdoğan emphasized, “We are taking the necessary measures against impositions like de-gendering and deviant movements like LGBT, not allowing the slightest compromise, negligence, or complacency.”

Erdoğan added, “In a period where global capitalism is opening new fronts, cultural imperialism and the intensity of digital encirclement are increasing globally, we are highly protective of the institution of the family.”

Erdoğan stated, “According to data released by TÜİK, the total fertility rate measured last year was 1.48. We are currently experiencing a disaster.”
President Erdoğan cautioned, “The alarm bells for our future are ringing loudly. No one who thinks about the future of this country can remain indifferent to this.”

“AS A SOCIETY, WE ARE BECOMING INDIVIDUALISTIC AND LONELY”

Data shows that our youth are now marrying at older ages. In 2024, the average age of marriage reached 25.8 for women and 28.3 for men. One-third of all divorces occur within the first five years of marriage. We are becoming a more individualistic society. We are becoming lonelier. The average household size, which was 4 people in 2008, decreased to 3.11 people in 2024.

“When we look at the family, we see the nation, and when we look at the nation, we see the civilization that forms it. The family is like a school; it is the academy of patience, compassion, and sacrifice. We are highly protective of the institution of the family. We are taking all necessary measures against impositions like de-gendering and deviant movements such as LGBT. We are combating content on social media and digital platforms that targets individuals, our family structure, societal configuration, and values.”

Published November 20,2025

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday addressed the Family and Culture-Arts Symposium in the Turkish capital Ankara, highlighting what he described as mounting challenges facing the family institution.

Focusing on challenges to the family institution, Erdogan said: “We are taking measures against gender-neutrality impositions and LGBT movements, allowing no concessions or complacency.”

He stressed that Türkiye is protecting the family in a period where global capitalism is opening new fronts, and cultural imperialism and digital encirclement are intensifying worldwide.

The president also warned of a demographic crisis, saying “we are currently facing a disaster” as official data showed the country’s total fertility rate dropped to 1.48 last year.

Erdogan said the declining fertility rate is “sounding loud alarm bells for our future,” and that “no one who cares about this country’s destiny can be indifferent.”

Published November 20,2025

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Türkiye’s National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler received on Thursday Gen. Saddam Haftar, deputy commander of Libya’s National Army, in the capital Ankara.

The meeting was announced in a post on Turkish social media platform NSosyal.

The post included photos of the two officials, but no further information was shared.