In this context, social consensus, and institutions that embody this consensus, must be made effective in order for democratization not to be abused ….

Turkey wants to be treated by the same standards as other countries. If you compare us to some other newly accepted EU members our performance, espec….

I should like to repeat what I stated recently in the Jeddah Economic Forum in Saudi Arabia: It won't be the religion, but rather the world-view of s….

It is not a process of bargaining or give-and-take. The peace process is not about giving concessions. We will not allow any step which would hurt th….

We will not leave this nation at the mercy of YouTube and Facebook..

When the U.S. asks for the extradition of a terrorist, if Turkey doesn't have that individual on the terror list, what do we say, what do we respond?….

It is impossible to preserve my friendship with people who are allegedly leaders when they are attacking their own people, shooting at them, using ta….

Our bilateral relations and our agreement [between Turkey and America] on the extradition of criminals should dominate and precede actually any inclu….

I am aware of the thesis that the United States has long since invested exclusively in stability and this has obviated democratic transformation in t….

Cave of the Patriarchs and Rachel's Tomb were not and never will be Jewish sites, but Islamic sites..

Everyone should unconditionally accept that Israel is an indispensable element of the Middle Eastern mosaic..

Paramount is the need to secure human rights. The form of rule should be such that the citizen does not have to fear the State, but gives it directio….

But foremost, I do not subscribe to the view that Islamic culture and democracy cannot be reconciled..

If some people keep saying that the press is still not free in Turkey, then I would like to say this: there has been a coup attempt in Turkey. And th….

If the nuclear program is indeed meant only for civil purposes, then it is wrong to impose sanctions..

There is a trouble called Twitter, the finest lies are here. Nowadays, social media is actually the headache of societies..

It is obvious that putting the Arab-Israeli dispute on a resolution track would be an important element of overcoming the confidence problem in the r….

Similarly, gender-equality, supremacy of law, political participation, civil society, and transparency are among the indispensable elements that are ….

We'll eradicate Twitter. I don't care what the international community says. Everyone will witness the power of the Turkish Republic. There is now a ….

If nuclear energy is used for the sake of humanity, then I say yes. But if it is used destructively, then no..

The US and the European Union needs to help in the translation of the demand for democracy into a political will..