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“Great responsibilities fall on all for the preservation of the ceasefire declared in Gaza”

Holding a joint press conference with President Steinmeier of Germany, President Erdoğan said: “Great responsibilities fall on all for the preservation of the ceasefire declared in Gaza. We as the international community should maintain our efforts for a two-state solution.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of the Federal Republic of Germany held a joint press conference following their bilateral meeting at the Presidential Complex. “WE CONTINUE TO INCREASE OUR TRADE VOLUME” President Erdoğan said: “Our strong political, economic, social and cultural ties allow us to enhance our relations. We have addressed regional developments as...

Head of Communications Altun convenes with ministries’ press counsellors

Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun convened with ministries' press counsellors at the Presidential Complex. Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a post on his social media account on the meeting and stated, "Today, we convened with the esteemed press counsellors from our ministries at the Presidential Complex to engage in discussions regarding the national and global agenda, enhancing public communication processes, ensuring effective inter-institutional coordination, and combating disinformation more effectively. I would like to thank each and every one of my colleagues who effectively and transparently share the activities of our institutions with the media and the public...

“We have taken many steps to broaden women’s rights”

Addressing the 7th Ordinary Congress of AK Party’s Women Branches, President Erdoğan said: “We not only lifted bans and restrictions. With the motto, ‘a society without women is incomplete,’ we have taken many steps to broaden women’s rights and ensure equal opportunities. We have initiated a new era by promulgating in 2004 a constitutional amendment that secures equality between women and men.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the 7th Ordinary Congress of AK Party’s Women Branches in Ankara. Drawing attention to the measures implemented to put...

Commemoration message from Head of Communications Altun on 2nd Anniversary of Disaster of the Century

The Presidency’s Head of Communications of the Republic of Türkiye, Fahrettin Altun, shared a message on his social media account on the occasion of the 2nd anniversary of the February 6 earthquakes. In his message which also included a video, Head of Communications Altun stated the following: “February 6, 2023... We experienced the Disaster of the Century with two massive earthquakes that affected 11 provinces. A profound, harsh, and immense pain... However, on those days when the sorrow was so overwhelming that it appeared as though the sun was ashamed to rise, we knew that as a nation, we needed to demonstrate...

“We will provide our Syrian brothers and sisters with the required support in the new period, as well”

Holding a joint press conference with Syrian President Al-Sharaa, President Erdoğan said: “As Türkiye, just as we did not leave our Syrian brothers and sisters alone in their most desperate and difficult days, we will provide them with the required support in the new period, as well.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Ahmad Al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic held a joint press conference following their meeting at the Presidential Complex. “I am very pleased to host Mr. Ahmad Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, in Ankara. I would like to once again extend my...

President Erdoğan meets with Syrian President Al-Sharaa

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Ahmad Al-Sharaa of the Syrian Arab Republic, who is paying a visit to Türkiye, at the Presidential Complex. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

President Erdoğan receives Egyptian Foreign Minister Abdelatty

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty of Egypt at the Presidential Complex. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan was also present at the meeting. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

Statement from Head of Communications Altun regarding German President Steinmeier’s visit to Türkiye

Presidency's Head of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, shared a statement on his social media account regarding the upcoming meeting between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier.  Head of Communications Altun stated the following in his post: "Our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will meet with the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, in Ankara on Wednesday, February 5, during his official visit to Türkiye.  The discussions will focus on a range of issues, particularly cooperation in the defence industry, as well as Turkish-German relations in...