Saeed Abdulrazek

Saeed Abdulrazek
World Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters during the Grand Congress of his ruling AK Party in Ankara, Türkiye, February 23, 2025. REUTERS/Cagla Gurdogan

Erdogan Threatens PKK if Ocalan’s Promise Not Kept

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned on Sunday to crush the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) if it refuses to adhere to the call made by its jailed…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
World Erdogan speaks at the eighth ordinary congress of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) at the Presidential Sports Complex in Ankara on Sunday (Turkish Presidency)

Erdogan Reaffirms Commitment to New Constitution, Supports Dialogue with Ocalan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reiterated his determination to draft a new constitution for the country while signaling a willingness to advance…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
Arab World Syrian Kurds during a demonstration in Qamishli on February 15, demanding the release of Ocalan on the 26th anniversary of his arrest (AFP).

Ocalan's Message to SDF: A Democratic Solution Within a New Constitution

Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), has sent a message to the leadership of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF),…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
Arab World Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (R) and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (L) attend a joint press conference after their meeting in Ankara, Türkiye, 04 February 2025. (EPA)

Egypt and Türkiye Agree on Regional Issues, Pledge to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Egypt and Türkiye reiterated their commitment to boosting bilateral relations and coordinating closely on key regional issues, including securing a lasting…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
Arab World The foreign ministers, defense ministers, and intelligence chiefs of Türkiye and the Syrian administration during their meeting in Ankara in mid-January (Turkish Foreign Ministry)

Turkish Military Delegation Discusses Defense, Security and Counterterrorism in Damascus

A Turkish Defense Ministry delegation discussed defense and security cooperation with Syrian officials in Damascus, focusing on countering terrorist…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
Gulf Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan gives a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart after their meeting in Baghdad on January 26, 2025. (AFP)

Turkish FM Heads to Saudi Arabia to Discuss Bilateral, Regional Affairs

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will travel to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for talks on bilateral relations and regional issues of common interest. Turkish…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
Arab World The fourth meeting of the Turkish-Iraqi High-Level Security Cooperation Mechanism in Ankara, August 2024 (Turkish Foreign Ministry)

Türkiye Urges Iraq to Foster Positive Relations with Syria’s New Leadership

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is on an official visit to Baghdad on Sunday to hold discussions with senior Iraqi officials on bilateral ties and…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)
Arab World Erdogan speaks at the eighth Ordinary Provincial Congress of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK). (Turkish presidency)

Erdogan Vows ‘Radical’ Steps to Eliminate Kurdish YPG Forces in Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stressed on Saturday that his country will soon take “radical” steps to eliminate forces linked to the Kurdish People's…

Saeed Abdulrazek (Ankara)