President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended a reception hosted by Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (GNAT), Numan Kurtulmuş, on the occasion of the April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children’s Day and the 106th anniversary of the inauguration of the Parliament. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
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Speaking at TRT 48th International April 23rd Children’s Festival Gala Event, President Erdoğan said: “Despite all our efforts, the wars and oppressions in our region unfortunately continue. And the price for these wars is usually paid by innocent children. We as Türkiye feel all these pains, sorrows and frustrations, be it in our region or elsewhere, in our hearts with all their heaviness. Besides, we endeavor to relieve the sufferings, end the conflicts and wipe the tears of children.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and First Lady Emine Erdoğan attended the TRT 48th International April 23rd...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin and the children accompanying him at the Presidential Complex on the occasion of the April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children’s Day. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
Head of Communications Duran: “Peace is possible. Brotherhood is possible. Living together is possible. Every child who takes part in our festival, forms friendships here and creates cherished memories represents, for us, a strong step towards the future. Every child’s voice rising here is the hope of humanity.” The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, attended the TRT's 48th International April 23 Children's Festival Gala Programme, held at the Beştepe Nation’s Congress and Culture Centre. Opening his remarks by greeting the children, Head of Communications Duran said: “As a child at your age, I used to watch the 23...
Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, extended his congratulations on the occasion of 23 April National Sovereignty and Children’s Day in a post shared on his NSosyal account. In his message, Head of Communications Duran stated: “23 April, dedicated to our children as the custodians of our future, marks the proclamation of our nation’s will and independence. This meaningful day, enshrined with the opening of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye, stands as the clearest manifestation that sovereignty unequivocally resides with the nation. I wholeheartedly celebrate the 106th anniversary of the opening of our Ghazi Assembly and 23 April...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany. The leaders discussed the Türkiye-Germany bilateral relations as well as regional and global developments. President Erdoğan stated that the Türkiye-Germany relations gained good momentum following recent high-level contacts. President Erdoğan noted that the war in our region began to weaken Europe as well, and that if this trend were not addressed with a peace-oriented approach, the damage caused by the period of conflict would be far greater. President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye was making efforts, just...
The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a statement regarding the 2026 NATO Heads of State and Government Summit to be held in Ankara on 7–8 July. In a statement on his NSosyal account, Head of Communications Duran noted the following: "Türkiye is pleased to host the 2026 NATO Heads of State and Government Summit. The NATO Summit, to be held in Ankara on 7–8 July, is not merely a diplomatic gathering; it marks a critical juncture that will help shape the future of the global security architecture. Under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Türkiye continues to play...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the Presidential Complex. During the meeting, preparations for the NATO Leaders’ Summit to be held in Ankara, issues on the NATO agenda, as well as regional and global developments were discussed. Stating that the instability in the region has once again demonstrated the importance of mutual assistance and solidarity among NATO Allies, President Erdoğan expressed his expectation that decisions will be taken at the Ankara Summit to strengthen solidarity among Allies and to support the Alliance’s permanent readiness to respond to crises. President Erdoğan...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Governor-General of New Zealand, Cindy Kiro, at the Presidential Complex. At the meeting, Türkiye–New Zealand bilateral relations, as well as regional and global issues, were discussed. Expressing that this visit is considered highly significant, coinciding with the 111th anniversary of the Çanakkale Land Battles, which holds an exceptional place in the collective memory of both Türkiye and New Zealand, President Erdoğan noted that the aim is to further develop relations with New Zealand, particularly in trade, defence industry, and transportation. Voicing that Türkiye welcomes...