The overseas event series organised by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications ahead of the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit, to be held in Ankara on 7–8 July, has concluded. The initiative was launched to inform international public opinion ahead of the Summit and to share Türkiye's perspective on its role within NATO and on the Alliance's current security challenges. The series came to a close with the programme held in Zagreb on 2 July, following events organised in the capitals of 13 NATO Allied countries: Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Poland, the United States, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands,...
Announcements & Activities
The Directorate of Communications organised a panel titled “Burden Sharing and Alliance Cohesion: What to Expect from Ankara NATO Summit” in cooperation with the Institute for Development and International Relations in Zagreb. The Presidency's Directorate of Communications has been organising NATO-themed events in the capitals of various NATO allies ahead of the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit scheduled to take place in Ankara on 7–8 July 2026. The different stages of the series of programmes, carried out in cooperation with think tanks and institutions in the respective countries, were held successively in various capitals such as Madrid, Paris, London, Warsaw,...
The Directorate of Communications organised a panel discussion entitled "From the Baltic to the Mediterranean: Connecting NATO's Strategic Flanks" in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, in collaboration with the Geopolitics and Security Studies Centre (GSSC). Ahead of the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit, which will take place in Ankara on 7–8 July 2026, the Directorate of Communications of the Republic of Türkiye has been organising NATO-focused programmes in the capitals of NATO member states. This series of programmes, carried out in collaboration with think tanks in the respective countries, was held in Madrid, Paris, London, Warsaw, Washington, Rome, Brussels,...
As part of the working visit by officials of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Azərbaycan Respublikasının Əmək və Əhalinin Sosial Müdafiəsi Nazirliyi) to Türkiye, a comprehensive evaluation meeting was held at the Directorate of Communications in the fields of press, public relations, and strategic communication. During the meeting, where the reflections of the strong cooperation between the two brotherly countries in the field of communication were discussed, the Azerbaijani delegation was informed about the duties and responsibilities of the Directorate of Communications, its institutional...
In line with the traffic arrangements for the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit, to be held in Ankara on 7–8 July 2026, maps showing the routes that will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic and the alternative routes available for public use are now accessible via harita.iletisim.gov.tr, made available by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications.
Organised by the Directorate of Communications with the aim of enhancing the visibility of the cultural heritage of Turkish cuisine at both national and international levels, strengthening Türkiye’s capacity for gastrodiplomacy and developing cooperation in the field of public diplomacy, the third event in the series entitled "Türkiye's Gastrodiplomacy Model: The Heritage Table" was held in Afyonkarahisar. Held on the basis of the understanding that Turkish cuisine is not merely a collection of dishes but also a repository of historical memory, cultural interaction, the tradition of sharing and civilisational heritage, the programme featured panels, workshops, cooking...
The Directorate of Communications organised a roundtable meeting entitled “Rethinking Regional Security in NATO: Resilience, Cooperation and the Türkiye–Bulgaria Nexus” in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, in collaboration with the think tank Centre for the Study of Democracy (CSD). Ahead of the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit, which is due to take place in Ankara on 7–8 July 2026, the eleventh event in a series of programmes organised by the Directorate of Communications in the capitals of NATO member states, in collaboration with think tanks in the respective countries, was held on 25 June 2026 in Sofia, the capital of...
A panel entitled “The Impact of New Communication Technologies on the Family” was held by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications. The panel commenced following the opening remarks delivered by Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş and the Presidency’s Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran. The session was moderated by Prof. Sefer Kalaman, Faculty Member at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. Speaking at the panel titled “The Impact of New Communication Technologies on the Family,” Ayşenur Çoban, Director General of the Family Institute of the Ministry of Family and Social Services, stated...
The Turkish Vibe Zone, which has garnered significant interest in Los Angeles, United States, continues to bring visitors together through cultural activities, interactive experiences, and the unifying spirit of sport on its fourth day. Implemented with the support of the Directorate of Communications and through the cooperation of Türkiye’s globally recognised brands and various institutions, the initiative stands out as an important public diplomacy initiative. Organised as part of the FIFA World Cup in the United States, the venue serves as a cultural bridge, bringing together not only the Turkish diaspora in the country but also kin...