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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Emmanuel Macron of France.  The call addressed the Türkiye-France bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues.  During the call, in which the process of appointing and electing the next Secretary-General of the United Nations was also addressed, President Erdoğan stressed that the next Secretary-General should have the vision and experience needed to once again make the UN the center of multilateralism as well as effectively implement the necessary reforms.  President Erdoğan invited President Macron of France to the COP31 Leaders’ Summit to...

Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a post on his Nsosyal account regarding President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan's visit to Türkiye. In his message, Head of Communications Duran stated the following: "President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan will pay an official visit to our country on 28 October 2026 at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the meetings to be held as part of the visit, cooperation between Türkiye and Kazakhstan will be assessed in all its aspects; steps that could be taken to further advance relations will be discussed. It is also envisaged...

Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, speaks at the panel titled “From Zero Waste to COP31: Türkiye’s Climate Diplomacy”: Climate challenges are transboundary in nature. These challenges have long since grown beyond what countries can address with their national resources alone. This is precisely why we use the term “climate diplomacy”. Addressing these challenges requires international policies that strike a balance between countries’ sovereign rights and their global responsibilities. We must not overlook the need for social justice among countries. Our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2053 demonstrates our determination to...

COP31 President and Minister of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change Murat Kurum delivered a speech at the opening of the panel titled “From Zero Waste to COP31: Türkiye’s Climate Diplomacy”, held at the Conference Hall of the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications. Speaking at the opening of the panel, Minister Kurum stated that the Zero Waste Movement, launched under the leadership of First Lady Emine Erdoğan issued a new call to all humanity from the very point of origin of human civilisation. Minister Kurum emphasised that this call conveyed the message that humanity and nature were not...

Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “In politics and foreign policy, our sole compass is Türkiye’s interests. Even if it means paying a price, we will never hesitate to do what is right and auspicious for Türkiye and the Turkish people.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered remarks during a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex. “We believe that the path to peace, prosperity, and security lies in unity and solidarity. To this end, we are making sincere efforts to reduce disputes and strengthen alliances throughout our...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Nobel laureate Prof. Aziz Sancar at the Presidential Complex. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared the following message on 24 October, marking United Nations Day and the 81st Anniversary of the Founding of the United Nations: "On behalf of my country and my nation, I wholeheartedly congratulate the 81st anniversary of the founding of the United Nations (UN). I first and foremost congratulate UN Secretary-General António Guterres and all United Nations personnel serving in our country and around the world. Founded in the aftermath of two World Wars with the resolve 'to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war', the UN has assumed a significant responsibility since its...

Speaking at the opening ceremony of Darphane-i Amire museums at Topkapı Palace, President Erdoğan said: “We exert intensive efforts to protect and sustain the cultural legacy of Istanbul, which is full of unique beauties, and to pass it on to future generations.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the opening ceremony of Darphane-i Amire (Imperial Mint) museums at Topkapı Palace in Istanbul. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

The Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, marked the United Nations Day and the 81st anniversary of the founding of the United Nations in a message posted on his NSosyal account. In his message, Head of Communications Duran said: "I celebrate United Nations Day on 24 October and the 81st anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. Amid today’s crises and humanitarian challenges, it is crucial that the United Nations, established to maintain global peace and security, evolve into a more effective and fairer institution in line with its founding principles. The ongoing conflicts in various parts...