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Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun speaks at “Citizen Diplomat Project: Türkiye’s Global Representation in Sports” event

During his remarks at the 'Citizen Diplomat Project: Türkiye's Global Representation in Sports' event, organised by the Directorate of Communications, Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "We will continue to convey Türkiye's potential and rising power to the whole world."   Highlighting the deepening regional conflicts and crises in the first quarter of the 21st century, Head of Communications Altun remarked that, today, they face political, social, and economic challenges and that the nature of international relations has also undergone change and transformation in this environment. Head of Communications Altun explained that despite the pursuit of...

Head of Communications Altun: “The new media order’s malicious conduct serves as a reminder of how crucial planning is to public diplomacy”

Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun chaired the fifth meeting of the Public Diplomacy Coordination Board at the Presidential Complex. Representatives of public institutions and various non-governmental organisations, as well as deputy ministers, directors, and deputy directors of institutions and organisations related to or affiliated with the Presidency, attended the Board's fifth meeting. At the meeting, which focused on reviewing accomplishments in public diplomacy over the previous year, assessments were made regarding the recently developed Türkiye Public Diplomacy Strategy Document and Action Plan for the years 2024-2029. Head of Communications Altun reiterated in the opening remarks that, as per...

“Türkiye voices its objections at the highest level in the face of the genocide in Palestine”

Speaking at the Conference on the Future of Palestine, President Erdoğan said: “It is not only children, women, elderly or children who are dying in Gaza and Lebanon, but also the conscience of the humanity, and the thousands-year-long shared heritage. We have been voicing our objections and warnings at the highest level in the face of this genocide.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the Conference on the Future of Palestine held at AK Party Congress Center in Ankara. President Erdoğan said: “With the atrocity it has been...

President Erdoğan sends video message to IRF World Congress 2024

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sent a video message to the International Road Federation (IRF) World Congress 2024, hosted by Türkiye. President Erdoğan expressed his gratitude to those who contributed to the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure-led organisation and the international participants. President Erdoğan praised the International Road Federation for its efforts to promote safer and more sustainable road networks since 1948 and also expressed confidence that the Congress, which brings together industry leaders, public institutions, and private organisations, will be productive this year. Erdoğan noted that the theme of this year's Congress, "Connecting to Empower Mobility: Roads...

“Despite all the revisions, the current constitution does not fit Türkiye”

Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “We can see clearly each passing day that our current constitution, which the September 12 regime imposed on our nation by force of arms, does not fit Türkiye and the Turkish democracy, and is far from meeting Türkiye’s needs. We expect all to realize that our goal of advanced democracy cannot be achieved by being a hostage to prejudices.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex. President Erdoğan said: “We opened the 3rd Legislative...

“The principle of ‘Let the people live so that the state lives’ guides our administration”

Speaking at the drawing ceremony for the 109th Term District Governorship Course, President Erdoğan said: “Our guide and compass in state administration is the principle of ‘Let the people live so that the state lives’. We cannot allow the slightest compromise or deviation from this principle, which is the main pillar of our state.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the drawing ceremony for the 109th Term District Governorship Course in Ankara. A ‘bureaucratic oligarchy’ that looks down on its citizens and sees some citizens as a source of threat has no place in our vision...

President Erdoğan answers journalists’ questions on his return from visits to Albania and Serbia

President Erdoğan said, "We will continue to use law and diplomacy to hold Israel accountable for the genocide it has committed. We are using all channels of communication. We, particularly the Head of Communications, will continue to use communication channels actively." President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made statements to journalists and answered questions on his return flight after his official visits to Albania and Serbia. Emphasising that the two-day visit was highly productive and successful, President Erdoğan stated that they sought ways to further strengthen their already good relations with his counterparts. President Erdoğan stated that they...

President Erdoğan returns home

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan departed Serbia after his contacts in the capital, Belgrade. President Erdoğan was seen off at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport by President Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia, Türkiye's Ambassador to Belgrade Hami Aksoy and Türkiye's Consul General in Novi Pazar Osman Peşmen. Arriving at Atatürk Airport at 20.35, President Erdoğan was welcomed by Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz, Istanbul Governor Davut Gül and other officials. Along with President Erdoğan, First Lady Emine Erdoğan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak,...