President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Karl Nehammer of Austria. The call addressed relations between Türkiye and Austria as well as regional and global matters. During the call, President Erdoğan stated that Syria has entered a period where the people will decide the future of their country and that it is essential to eliminate all terrorist organizations operating in Syria, including the PKK and DAESH, to preserve Syria's territorial integrity during this process. President Erdoğan expressed that the safe, dignified, and voluntary return of Syrian refugees has begun and that the continuation...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a message to the 751st International Commemoration Ceremony of Rumi's Anniversary of Reunion, which took place at the Mevlana Cultural Centre. In his message, President Erdoğan said, "Following in the footsteps of Rumi (Hazreti Mevlana), we keep one foot firmly planted in our country, like a compass, as the other foot roams across the world, doing our best to bring about peace, tranquillity, and prosperity to humanity." President Erdoğan remembered the great thinker, mystic, and sultan of the heart, Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, with mercy. President Erdoğan stated in his message that...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar, who is paying a visit to Türkiye, at the Presidential Complex. The meeting addressed relations between Türkiye and Qatar as well as regional and global matters. President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye stands by the Syrian people and government to protect Syria's territorial integrity, unity, and unitary structure and that the international community should cooperate in the country's reconstruction process. President Erdoğan added that Türkiye is fighting against all terrorist organizations to protect its national security and to end...
Holding a joint press conference with EU Commission President von der Leyen, President Erdoğan drew attention to the fight against DAESH and PKK, and said: “Türkiye is the only country, the only NATO ally that has defeated both of the terrorist organizations on the ground. We will by no means allow these groups to thrive. There is no place for DAESH or PKK and its extensions in the future of our region.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen held a joint press conference following their bilateral meeting at the...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, who is paying a visit to Türkiye, at the Presidential Complex. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan was also present at the meeting. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
Head of Communications Altun: "It is becoming more widely acknowledged how crucial international collaboration is to managing the profound transformation occurring in the digital sphere. As Türkiye, we persist in our efforts to foster international collaboration in the struggle for truth." Presidency’s Directorate of Communications Fahrettin Altun penned an article titled “The Struggle for Truth in the Digital Age” for the International Strategic Communication Forum. The article was covered by news agencies, leading newspapers and digital portals in 24 countries, including the USA, UK, Germany, France, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Greece, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Austria, Russia, Palestine, Saudi...
Addressing the ‘Doyens of the Century of Türkiye’ event in Ankara, President Erdoğan said: “With the steps we have taken during our 22 years in power, we have ensured that our retired citizens live in better conditions and look to the future with confidence. As we have done so far, we will continue to support our retirees and stand firmly by them in the period ahead.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the ‘Doyens of the Century of Türkiye’ event in Ankara. “With the steps we have taken during our 22 years in power, we have...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's involvement as a mediator in international crises has positioned Türkiye as a "key nation" in addressing global issues. Through its constructive diplomatic initiatives that enhance regional stability, Türkiye has established itself as a key player in resolving numerous crises via its mediation efforts. Actively engaged in diplomacy concerning the Russia-Ukraine war, the tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and crisis areas like Syria and Libya, Türkiye has recently taken steps to resolve the conflict between Somalia and Ethiopia. As part of its mediation efforts, Türkiye convened the Foreign Ministers of Russia and...
During his speech at the '15th TRT International Documentary Awards' gala event held at Fişekhane, Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun expressed his pleasure at attending the ceremony, which TRT organised for the 15th time as part of its ‘global broadcasting mission’ to support documentary producers and professionals and to ensure international productions reach a wide audience. Head of Communications Altun stated that this year's event, organised under the slogan ‘So far yet so close,’ was a significant occasion to give due recognition to documentary filmmaking, the value of which is better understood in an age of confrontation...