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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Istanbul for closed-door talks at the Vahdettin Mansion on Saturday.
The meeting's agenda included discussions on the israeli aggression in Gaza and the conflict ignited by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as reported by Italian sources.
Meloni's inaugural visit to Turkey aimed to reaffirm the strategic partnership between Rome and Ankara within NATO and in the Mediterranean basin.
The leaders were expected to address the enhancement of bilateral economic ties, preparations for the upcoming Joint Economic and Trade Commission (JETCO) meeting, and the reinforcement of cooperation on migration issues.
Before the official meeting, Meloni explored the Grand Bazaar and engaged in discussions that underscore the significance of the partnership between the two nations. (ILKHA)
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The Turkish Coast Guard rescued 22 irregular migrants, including four children, stranded on a rubber boat in the Aegean Sea near Karaburun, İzmir.
In an atmosphere charged with deep spiritual devotion and the yearning for Islamic unity, thousands of residents of Van filled the city's main square for the Mawlid Al Nabi celebration, organized by the Prophet’s Lovers Foundation.
The Prophet’s Lovers Foundation has launched its annual Mawlid Al Nabi celebration in Istanbul’s Bağcılar Square under the theme "Leader of Resistance Prophet Muhammad", drawing a large and enthusiastic crowd.
In an interview with ILKHA, Dr. Marwan Muhammad Abu Ras, a Hamas MP and prominent Islamic scholar, shared insights into his academic career, relationships with Hamas’s martyred leaders, and the ongoing resistance in Gaza against Israeli occupation.
