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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for greater unity and organized cooperation among Turkish and American Muslim communities during a gathering in New York, according to the Turkish social media platform NSosyal.
Erdogan thanked participants who had traveled from across the United States and said the event brought together Turkish citizens living in the country with representatives of the wider American Muslim community.
He described the gathering as an expression of “brotherhood” that transcends national borders, passports and geography.
“As the President of Türkiye, I was deeply pleased to be a part of this spirit of brotherhood and to be among its members,” Erdogan said.
Erdogan urges sustained cooperation
The Turkish president said the solidarity demonstrated at the event should be transformed into lasting cooperation, arguing that stronger coordination could create enduring social value.
He highlighted the growing presence of Turkish, Turkic and Muslim communities in the United States, citing their human resources, professional experience and developing institutional capacity.
Erdogan also expressed gratitude to Americans who maintain close ties with Türkiye and support the country in the face of what he described as prejudice and injustice against the Turkish people.
“I extend my deepest gratitude to all our friends who strengthen Türkiye’s circle of friendship, contribute to a better understanding of our country, and demonstrate their solidarity with us whenever we need it,” he said.
Meeting held during UN visit
The remarks came during Erdogan’s official visit to New York for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. He met members of Turkish and American Muslim communities during the visit.
