Presidency's Head of Communications Prof. Burhanettin Duran stated in his address at the conference titled “NATO’s Ankara Moment: Strategic Positioning for a Resilient Alliance”, organised by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications and SETA, that NATO can ensure the security of its Allies only to the extent that it remains strong, underlining that Türkiye is, in this regard, one of NATO’s most strategic partners. Noting that NATO was established during a period marked by a “Cold War” climate in order to guarantee the security of its allies and to create a collective defence and deterrence mechanism in...
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The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, said in a post on his NSosyal account that, under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Türkiye has maintained an active diplomatic posture to mitigate regional and global risks. In his post, Head of Communications Duran said: “Türkiye has remained on the right side of history in all crises in our region and beyond. Our country, under the leadership of our President, has maintained an active diplomatic posture to mitigate regional and global risks. Developments have highlighted the righteousness of our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the importance...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar. The leaders discussed the ceasefire in Iran and the latest developments in our region. President Erdoğan stated that the 2-week ceasefire presents an important opportunity for lasting peace and stability, and that this opportunity should not be squandered. President Erdoğan said that Türkiye will continue to contribute to peace in the period ahead as well. President Erdoğan reiterated his sympathies to Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim regarding the attacks on Qatar, and said that Türkiye commends...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan. The leaders discussed the ceasefire in Iran and the latest developments in our region. President Erdoğan thanked Prime Minister Sharif for his role in the ceasefire process. President Erdoğan stated that the two-week ceasefire period should be utilized effectively and reaffirmed that Türkiye will continue to contribute to lasting peace and stability. Prime Minister Sharif also expressed his gratitude to President Erdoğan for his contributions to the ceasefire process.
The National Security Council (NSC) convened on 8 April 2026 under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Türkiye. During the meeting; 1. The Council has been briefed on the activities that have been carried out with determination, resolve, and success at home and abroad against all types of threats and dangers to our national unity and solidarity, as well as our survival, including the terrorist organisations PKK/KCK-PYD/YPG, FETO, and DAESH, along with recent international developments. 2. The efforts undertaken to achieve the vision of a Terror-Free Türkiye and a terror-free region were discussed. It...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Donald J. Trump of the United States. The leaders discussed the current developments in our region, particularly the ceasefire announced last night in relation to Iran. Welcoming the ceasefire, President Erdoğan stated that the two-week window of opportunity which emerged after 40 days that had been quite difficult and trying for the whole world, should be put to very good use to secure a lasting peace agreement, and that the process should not be allowed to be undermined. President Erdoğan underscored that Türkiye's support for the efforts...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan marked 8 April International Roma Day with a post shared on his NSosyal account. President Erdoğan stated the following in his message: “I extend my congratulations to our Roma citizens, my dear brothers and sisters, on the occasion of 8 April International Roma Day. I convey my greetings and warm regards to all my Roma brothers and sisters—each a distinct colour within our shared unity as one nation, and all blossoms of the same garden.”
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared a post on his NSosyal account regarding the temporary ceasefire reached between the U.S. and Iran, which also includes Israel. In his post, President Erdoğan said: "We welcome the ceasefire declared last night in the war that has set our region ablaze since 28 February. We hope for the full implementation of the ceasefire on the ground without allowing any provocations or acts of sabotage. We wholeheartedly congratulate all the actors who contributed to the process leading up to the declaration of a ceasefire, particularly the friendly and brotherly nation of Pakistan. ...
In a post shared on his NSosyal account, Presidency's Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran, welcomed the temporary ceasefire announced between Iran, the United States and Israel, expressing hope that the development would contribute to lasting peace. In his post, Head of Communications Duran said: “We welcome the temporary ceasefire announced between Iran, the United States and Israel and consider it an important opportunity for regional stability and global peace. We hope this development will go beyond immediate de-escalation and pave the way for a lasting solution and peace. The fragile security environment that has long...