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Deputy Head of Communications Başar delivers presentation at Sub-Committee on Islamophobia and Racism of GNAT Committee on Human Rights Inquiry

Presidency's Deputy Head of Communications Evren Başar delivered a presentation on "Combating Islamophobia and Racism" before the Sub-Committee on Islamophobia and Racism of the Committee on Human Rights Inquiry. The Sub-Committee on Islamophobia and Racism of the Committee on Human Rights Inquiry of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye convened under the chairmanship of AK Party İstanbul Deputy Adem Yıldırım. Presidency's Deputy Head of Communications Başar made a presentation on "Combating Islamophobia and Racism" at the meeting. Başar noted that phenomena such as Islamophobia and racism are expanding to a broader audience via...

Head of Communications Altun: “The motto of our President, ‘A fairer world is possible,’ represents the most pragmatic solution to the global governance challenges we face today”

In an interview with the Daily Sabah newspaper, Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun provided the following insights regarding the current agenda: There is no room for complacency in Türkiye’s fight against the PKK, Fahrettin Altun, head of the Presidency's Directorate of Communications said, as Ankara entered a new process to solve the long-standing problem of terrorism. “We have never wavered our conviction on fighting against the PKK/KCK terrorist organization in a rule of law-compliant manner. The latest attack on TAI has once again shown that there is no room for complacency in countering this terrorist organization,”...

President Erdoğan conducts intensive diplomatic traffic in November

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan engaged in a busy schedule of diplomatic activities in November, participating in five international summits. President Erdoğan began his international agenda for November in Kyrgyzstan. On November 5–6, he attended the 11th Summit of the Heads of State of the Organisation of Turkic States in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Speaking at the summit, held under the theme “Strengthening the Turkic World: Economic Integration, Sustainable Development, Digital Future, and Security for All,” President Erdoğan remarked, “The international community is failing gravely in stopping the genocide occurring in the occupied Palestinian territories, particularly in Gaza.” ...

President Erdoğan answers journalists’ questions on his return flight from Brazil

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared his evaluations on current issues and answered questions from journalists on the plane while returning from Brazil, where he attended the G20 Summit. President Erdoğan stated that they had completed their visit to Rio de Janeiro for the G20 Summit, hosted by Brazil. He reminded that in the press conference after the summit, they shared their opinions not only about the summit but also other matters. The President emphasised that the G20 is a consultative platform representing 85% of the world economy and two-thirds of the global population, and reminded that during Türkiye's...

“We are witnessing the collapse of international organizations in the face of wars, natural disasters and oppressions”

Holding a press conference following the G20 Summit in Brazil, President Erdoğan said: “We are witnessing the collapse of international organizations in the face of wars, natural disasters and oppressions that hurt the conscience of all humanity. At the forefront of these organizations is the United Nations Security Council, whose primary duty is to protect global stability and peace.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference following the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Noting that he highlighted the humanitarian development efforts Türkiye undertakes with the principle of ‘leaving no one behind’ during his keynote...

Head of Communications Altun pens article for Al Jazeera titled “Time for G20 to Take the Initiative”

Presidency’s Head of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, penned an article titled "Time for G20 to Take the Initiative" for Al Jazeera, reflecting on President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's participation in the G20 Leaders' Summit in Brazil. Our world is experiencing a spiral of severe crises. While conventional threats such as hunger, drought, civil war and genocide continue in many parts of the world, the race for control over new phenomena such as technology, artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies that have the potential to challenge the established order is rising. The international system, which promises a stable world, falls short of preventing...

Statement regarding President Erdoğan’s meeting with PM Albanese of Australia

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia on the margins of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The meeting addressed bilateral relations between Türkiye and Australia as well as regional and global issues. President Erdoğan expressed during the meeting that the work to advance cooperation between the two countries will persist. President Erdoğan stated that Israel's massacres in Palestine and Lebanon pose a security risk not just for the region but also globally, and that stopping Israel and establishing lasting peace in the region would also contribute to global...

President Erdoğan joins G20 family photo at G20 Leaders’ Summit

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan joined G20 leaders for the family photo following the MIKTA Leaders' Gathering held during the G20 Leaders' Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. During the family photo session, President Erdoğan stood side by side with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh of Vietnam. During the photo session, President Erdoğan engaged in conversations with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt, President Emmanuel Macron of France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh of Vietnam. During the session, the leaders held hands and applauded...

President Erdoğan meets with MIKTA leaders

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with the leaders of MIKTA, a cross-regional consultative platform comprised of Türkiye, Mexico, Indonesia, Republic of Korea and Australia, on the margins of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye