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Türkiye-Saudi Arabia Relations
31 AUGUST 2026

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia have signed a pact to revive the historic Hejaz Railway, an early 1900s Ottoman-era project that was derailed by the outbreak of the First World War. The railway route links the Gulf to Türkiye through Jordan and Syria. At a time when traditional shipping routes have been disrupted by war, the Hejaz Railway is expected to reshape regional trade and connectivity.

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NUSR'ET STEAKHOUSE

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA
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Türkiye-Japan Relations
24 AUGUST 2026

The recent war in Iran and the subsequent diplomatic efforts have prompted countries like Japan to think about diversifying their defense partnerships and military capabilities. In an increasingly uncertain security environment, Türkiye has emerged as one of the world's fastest-growing defense industries and aims to play a larger role, particularly with Japan.

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TURKISH MEMORIAL & MUSEUM

KUSHIMOTO, JAPAN
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Mecca Defence Pact
17 AUGUST 2026

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed a historic agreement in Mecca on August 7. As the Middle East undergoes its biggest strategic realignment in decades, the pact is technically viewed as an equivalent to Nato's Article 5: where an attack on one could be treated as an attack on all.

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KÜNEFECİ

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA
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Türkiye-China Relations
10 AUGUST 2026

Fifty-five years after establishing diplomatic ties, Türkiye and China are deepening their relationship. As global power shifts east, the two countries are expanding trade and strategic co-operation. Through the Cold War and the decades that followed, ties between Ankara and Beijing remained relatively modest, and yet, as new global power centres emerge, their relationship is becoming more strategically important than ever.

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TURKISH MUM

BEIJING, CHINA

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Turkish Airlines
 

Flying to more countries than any other airline, Turkish Airlines treats you to delicious cuisine, extensive inflight entertainment, and plenty of legroom. Enjoy the Business Class of Europe's Best Airline on your next trip to Turkey!

 
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Türkiye-Israel Relations
3 AUGUST 2026

Relations between Ankara and Tel Aviv have deteriorated sharply since the Gaza war began in 2023. As Israeli officials increasingly portray Türkiye as a potential adversary and a strategic challenge, they mention the risks of a confrontation between the two regional powers at a level that foresees a clash at sea.

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THE EFENDI HOTEL

Renovation of two historic Ottoman palaces, boasting high ceilings, marble bathrooms, and elegant furnishings, overlooking the Mediterranean
ACRE, ISRAEL

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TESKILAT

 

A fast-paced crime drama series on Ankara's global intelligence teams, TRT's Teskilat focuses on the missions of a band of seven highly-skilled MIT agents declared dead for their undercover operations.

 
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TÜRKIYE-US RELATIONS

13 JULY 2026

NATO SUMMIT

6 JULY 2026

Following up on Turkey's international relations is vital for the safety and security of every Turkish expatriate. A politically incorrect answer to a simple question in a foreign land can easily turn into a legal nightmare.

ANKA Report is designed to inform and educate International Turks, offering a weekly update on Ankara's relations with each country, by presenting compilations of TRT World's informative broadcasts on Turkish diplomacy.

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