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Message from Head of Communications Altun for Stratcom Summit’24

Presidency's Head of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, shared a post on his social media account for the International Strategic Communication Forum (Stratcom Summit'24), which will be organised by the Directorate of Communications in Istanbul on December 13-14 under the theme "Artificial Intelligence in Communication: Trends, Traps and Transition". In his post, Head of Communications Altun said: "Today, with artificial intelligence and technology advancing rapidly, we are experiencing radical changes in the field of communication. This swift change brings along significant opportunities as well as potential risks. Therefore, it is essential to undertake comprehensive and interdisciplinary research to understand and navigate this...

Ethiopia-Somalia Ankara Declaration under facilitation of Republic of Türkiye

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Türkiye hosted President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Ankara on December 11, 2024. The meeting was held in a cordial environment, encouraging an open and constructive discussion. The Somalian and Ethiopian leaders reaffirmed their respect for and commitment to each other's sovereignty, unity, independence, and territorial integrity, as well as to the principles enshrined in international law, the Charter of the United Nations, and the Constitutive Act of the African Union. In the spirit of friendship and mutual respect,...

“We have taken the first step towards a fresh start between Somalia and Ethiopia”

Speaking at a joint press conference with President Mohamud of Somalia and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia, President Erdoğan said: “We have reached an important stage in the Ankara Process, which we launched about eight months ago as a result of the confidence that Somalia and Ethiopia have placed in our country. By overcoming certain resentments and misunderstandings together, we have taken the first step towards a fresh start between Somalia and Ethiopia based on peace and cooperation.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a joint press conference with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia and Prime Minister...

President Erdoğan meets with PM Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali of Ethiopia at the Presidential Complex. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan and Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler were also present at the meeting. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

President Erdoğan meets with President Mohamud of Somalia

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia at the Presidential Complex. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan and Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler were also present at the meeting. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

Head of Communications Altun speaks at XV. Ambassadors Conference

Head of Communications Altun: "We have begun sharing our model for combating disinformation with our international counterparts. At this stage, there have been significant appeals for collaboration with us.'' Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun evaluated the activities carried out in the field of communication and public diplomacy at the “Homeland Security, Law and Communication” panel of the XV. Ambassadors Conference organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Noting that with the transition to the Presidential System of Government, the Presidency's Directorate of Communications has become an essential component of public policies in communication, Head of Communications Altun stated...

“In both the Gaza atrocities and the Syrian crisis, we have never left our brothers and sisters alone”

Delivering remarks at the Human Rights Day Event, President Erdoğan said: “Wherever there is an innocent or an oppressed person, we have defended their rights. We have not applauded the oppression. Rather, we have stood for justice, even at the cost of paying the price when necessary. In both the Gaza atrocities and the Syrian crisis, we have never left our brothers and sisters alone.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the Human Rights Day Event in Ankara. “We have never asked anyone seeking refuge in Türkiye, ‘Are...

President Erdoğan, Chancellor Scholz of Germany talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany. The call addressed the recent situation in Syria as well as regional and global matters. Highlighting the importance of the new process in terms of Syria's unity, solidarity and territorial integrity, President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye will continue to work for a Syria free of terrorism. President Erdoğan also noted that creating the necessary and sufficient conditions to facilitate the return of Syrians, who had been displaced due to the civil war in the country, is Türkiye's priority.