I looked at your link for the article.
It is very likely pure propaganda.
All things “called news” within Turkey (official announcements included) are PURE PROPAGANDA.
Which report. That he will not meet or that he will?
Will not is sourced. Will is from a press conference.
I dunno much but face means something. I think I will go with what was said at a press conference. We know Erdogan lies, but that bald faced? Not likely.