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Head of Communications Duran’s remarks on tension between US, Israel and Iran

Presidency's Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran stated in a post on his Nsosyal account that citizens should not give credit to unverified information amid acts of provocation and disinformation regarding the developments in the region. In his post, Head of Communications Duran said:  “The recent escalation of tensions between the United States and Israel on the one hand and Iran on the other, and the risk of this escalation turning into a direct armed conflict affecting other countries in the region, is unacceptable. It constitutes a serious source of concern for our region and for global peace. The ongoing...

President Erdoğan addresses iftar dinner in Belgium via phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan joined the iftar dinner organised by the Union of International Democrats (UID) in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, via phone President Erdoğan addressed participants via telephone at the iftar dinner held in Brussels by the Union of International Democrats, attended by AK Party Deputy Chair Zafer Sırakaya and Necmeddin Bilal Erdoğan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the İlim Yayma Foundation. In his remarks delivered over the phone, President Erdoğan said: “I extend my heartfelt greetings to the young members of the Union of International Democrats on this blessed and...

“We have brought Türkiye to these days with our youth”

Speaking at an iftar with students, athletes and the youth, President Erdoğan said: “From economy to trade, tourism to sports, education to rights and freedoms, we have accomplished the greatest breakthroughs in Türkiye’s history with you. We have become one and united, and have brought Türkiye to these days with our youth.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered remarks during an iftar with students, athletes and the youth in Ankara. “It is with you that we have overcome countless obstacles, countered countless challenges, repelled countless attacks, and realized countless dreams. From economy to trade, tourism to...

President Erdoğan receives TRNC Prime Minister Üstel

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Prime Minister Ünal Üstel of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) at the Presidential Complex. Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz and Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan were also present at the meeting. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

Head of Communications Duran shares message on Khojaly Massacre

Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, commemorated with mercy those who lost their lives in the Khojaly massacre through a post shared on his NSosyal account. In his message, Head of Communications Duran stated: “The atrocity that took place in Khojaly on 26 February 1992 has been etched into human history as a dark stain. The brutal killing of hundreds of innocent people—without sparing the elderly, women, or children—has left a profound scar in the collective memory of all who possess a conscience. Khojaly is a wound not only in the heart of Azerbaijan, but also in the conscience...

Head of Communications Duran: “Türkiye is the voice of global conscience and a humanitarian solution partner”

Speaking at the panel “Türkiye’s Role as a Peacekeeper in Conflict Zones from a Media Perspective,” the Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, stated that Türkiye’s mediation and facilitation capacity is making a tangible impact globally. Opening his address, Head of Communications Duran expressed, on humanity’s behalf, profound appreciation to those serving in conflict zones, with special recognition for journalists, NGO workers, and medical personnel. Head of Communications Duran noted that the panel would shed light on Türkiye’s efforts to advance a “fairer system” worldwide, emphasising that Türkiye today serves as the...

“We endeavor to increase the prosperity of our laborers and public servants”

Speaking at an iftar dinner with laborers, President Erdoğan said: “With balanced, commonsensical and rational policies, we have endeavored to improve the conditions of our laborers, public servants and trade unions, and to increase their prosperity. We have taken revolutionary steps for years in the areas where politicians before us had just made promises.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at an iftar dinner with laborers at Beştepe Nation’s Exhibition Hall in Ankara. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

Head of Communications Duran meets with Somali ministers

The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a statement on his NSosyal account about his meeting with Somali Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Daud Aweis Jama and Somali Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur following the "Panel on Türkiye-Somali Relations Amid Global Transformation". In his post, Head of Communications Duran said: "We met at the Directorate of Communications with H.E. Daud Aweis Jama, Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Republic of Somalia, and H.E. Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, the Minister of Ports and Marine Transport of the Federal Republic of...

Head of Communications Duran speaks at “Panel on Türkiye-Somalia Relations Amid Global Transformation”

The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, delivered remarks at the opening of the "Panel on Türkiye-Somalia Relations Amid Global Transformation," organised by the Directorate of Communications. Beginning his speech by congratulating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Somalia, Duran stated that he believes this relationship—grounded in a deep-rooted brotherhood—will be carried forward into the future with even greater strength. Head of Communications Duran noted that bilateral relations had acquired a multidimensional and profound character, particularly following the “Africa Initiative,” launched in 2005 under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdo...