News

President Erdoğan receives Shell CEO Sawan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Chief Executive Officer of Shell, Wael Sawan, at the Presidential Complex. Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar was also present at the meeting. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/153458/president-erdogan-receives-shell-ceo-sawan

“We have taken historic steps regarding our judicial system”

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the opening ceremony of the Judicial Year 2024-2025 in Ankara. “When we assumed the responsibility of governing our country with our august nation’s will, we announced that one of the four pillars on which we will elevate Türkiye would be justice. And throughout our nearly 22-year-long governments, we have always stuck to these priorities of ours.” President Erdoğan noted. Stating that they have endeavored to strengthen the tie between the state and citizens and to consolidate the social peace, President Erdoğan added: “We have sought to implement...

“We have taken revolutionary steps in tourism”

Speaking at the opening ceremony of a hotel in the Tersane Istanbul project site, President Erdoğan said: “During our governments, we have considered tourism to be a strategic area and taken revolutionary steps. In line with our goal to spread tourism across 12 months, we have carried out visionary works not only in coastal tourism but also in such critical fields as history, faith, culture, nature, health and gastronomy.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the opening ceremony of Rixos Tersane Istanbul. Stressing that they have considered tourism to be a strategic area and have accordingly taken...

President Erdoğan, Crown Prince bin Salman of Saudi Arabia talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia. The call addressed the genocide, committed by Israel on the Palestinian territories, regional and global matters.  President Erdoğan highlighted the importance of the international community increasing pressure on Israel in the face of the crimes against humanity, committed by Israel on the Palestinian territories, Gaza in particular.  Stating that Israeli attacks and human rights violations must be stopped and a lasting ceasefire must be established, President Erdoğan underscored the importance of joint action by Islamic countries with regard to...

President Erdoğan attends fishing season beginning ceremony

Delivering a speech at an event marking the start of the 2024-2025 fishing season, President Erdoğan said: “We have always stood by our fishermen to date. We have provided 45 billion Turkish liras in direct cash to support the development of the sector.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered remarks during an event in Istanbul marking the start of the 2024-2025 fishing season. Noting that a total of 45 billion Turkish liras have been provided in direct cash to support the development of fishery in Türkiye, President Erdoğan added that a total of 35 billion Turkish liras’ worth of treasury-backed...

“Our momentum in UAVs is admired across the world”

Speaking at the Air War College Commencement and Flag Handover Ceremony, President Erdoğan said: “The momentum we have achieved in unmanned aerial vehicles is admired not only by friendly and brotherly nations, but also across the whole world. As you know, we are one of the top 3-4 countries in the world in this field.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the Commencement and Flag Handover Ceremony at Air War College in Istanbul. Congratulating the 198 cadets, graduating today, President Erdoğan said: “In the last 8 years, 1379 cadets, including 126 guests, have graduated from the Air War College.” ...

“We will protect our rights in the Blue Homeland till the end”

Speaking at the Naval War College Commencement and Flag Handover Ceremony, President Erdoğan said: “We will protect our rights in the Blue Homeland, trivialized by some, till the end. We will not allow the rights of our Cypriot Turkish brothers and sisters to be violated. We will resolutely put into action whatever Türkiye’s interests necessitate in the Aegean, the Black Sea and the Eastern Mediterranean without seeking anyone’s approval or without heeding who says what.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered remarks during the Naval War College Commencement and Flag Handover Ceremony in Istanbul. “TURKISH NAVY...

President Erdoğan meets with athletes and soldiers

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with medalists from Paris 2024 Olympic Games and soldiers who won the 8th European Best Sniper Team Competition at the Presidential Complex. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/153430/president-erdogan-meets-with-athletes-and-soldiers

“August 30 Victory Day” illumination at historical sites in İstanbul

The Presidency's Directorate of Communications illuminated historical sites in İstanbul on the occasion of August 30 Victory Day and Turkish Armed Forces Day. As part of the August 30 Victory Day celebrations, the Directorate of Communications used the light painting technique to display the Turkish flag and the August 30 Victory Day logo on the Galata Tower, Beşiktaş Naval Museum and Dolmabahçe Gate of Honour. Citizens watched the light show with great interest.