Presidency’s Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran made statements on his NSosyal account regarding the 5th International Strategic Communication Summit (STRATCOM 2026) held this year.
In his post, Head of Communications Duran said:
“I wish for the fifth International Strategic Communication Summit (STRATCOM Summit) 2026, which we are holding this year, to lead to auspicious results.
I extend my gratitude to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for contributing to our summit, which is organised under his auspices and with his strong support, by sending a video message.
In the panels we hold as part of the summit, we address current issues in the field of strategic communication together with the global agenda and engage in comprehensive exchanges of ideas.
This year, we are holding our summit around a powerful theme that captures the spirit of the times: "Disruption in the International System: Crises, Narratives and the Search for Order"
As our theme suggests, we are addressing both the technical dimensions of strategic communication and the multidimensional crises within the international system, along with the narratives that deepen them, within a broad framework.
As is well known, we have now moved beyond the period of erosion of the international order established after the Second World War.
Türkiye foresaw long ago the decline in the international order and the normative collapse in this field and has repeatedly issued strong warnings in this regard.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s call that “a fairer world is possible” was the strongest expression of our warnings and of the demand for global justice, and it was a highly significant appeal to the world.
Today, at the STRATCOM meetings, we are exploring both the opportunities and the limits of communication in our age.
Communication has a broad sphere of influence, ranging from media and digital platforms to culture and public diplomacy. Those who govern this field are determining not only the agenda but also the future.
We also consider the establishment of a practical ethical framework for combating disinformation to be of utmost importance.
To this end, we are undertaking joint efforts with national and international media organisations, journalists, the academic community of communication, and civil society organisations.
The establishment of justice in the realm of communication will stand as one of the most powerful assurances for the rebuilding of global peace, trust, and stability.
I believe that STRATCOM Summit 2026 will, in this regard, lead to strong and lasting outcomes.
“With these thoughts, I extend my gratitude to our Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz for honouring us with his presence at this summit, as well as to the distinguished state and government officials, diplomats, experts in their respective fields, speakers, and guests who have joined us from all corners of the world, and to all those who contributed to the organisation of this important summit."