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“No one can object to Türkiye taking necessary measures for its own security”

Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan drew attention to Türkiye’s determination to continue its anti-terror operations, and said: “Since the promises made to us are not being fulfilled, no one can object to Türkiye taking necessary measures for its own security. No one can expect us to stand idly by while the separatist traitors are being bolstered under various excuses. In the months ahead, we will definitely take new steps in this direction, regardless of who says what.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at...

President Erdoğan speaks with first Turkish astronaut Gezeravcı

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had a videoconference with the first Turkish astronaut Alper Gezeravcı, who will go to the International Space Station within “the first space mission with human”, the initial leg of the National Space Programme. At the call that took place during the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan noted that the mission is very valuable since it is both a science mission and an inspiration for the Turkish youth, and wished success to Mr. Gezeravcı and his team. Mr. Gezeravcı, for his part, said that they are waiting for the mission that will begin tomorrow night,...

President Erdoğan receives Japanese FM Kamikawa

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoko Kamikawa at the Presidential Complex. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan was also present at the meeting. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/150751/president-erdogan-receives-japanese-fm-kamikawa

Press Release on Security Meeting chaired by President Erdoğan

A security meeting was held under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Dolmabahçe Office in Istanbul.   The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya, Minister of National Defence Yaşar Güler, Chief of General Staff General Metin Gürak, Director of Türkish National Intelligence Organisation İbrahim Kalın, Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun and Chief Advisor to the President on Foreign Policy and Security Akif Çağatay Kılıç.   During the meeting, our counter-terrorism strategies were evaluated in a holistic manner, and the...

Director of Communications Altun speaks at the launch of TRT’s Academy

Director of Communications Altun: "We attach great importance to the trial process at the International Court of Justice that began yesterday to hold Israel accountable for its crimes in Palestine. Türkiye has been a part of this process from the very beginning and will continue to follow it closely." Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun spoke at the launch of TRT's Academy at the Istanbul Congress Centre. Wishing TRT's Academy, which is the outcome of an intensive effort and an innovative broadcasting concept, good luck and expressing his delight to be there, Director of Communications Altun stated that TRT's...

President Erdoğan performs Friday prayer in Istanbul

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan performed Friday prayer at Hz. Ali Mosque in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul. President Erdoğan answered reporters’ questions after the Friday prayer. DISPROPORTIONATE USE OF FORCE AGAINST YEMEN Asked about the attack by the US and UK on Yemen, President Erdoğan responded: “First of all, this is not a proportionate act. All of these acts are disproportionate use of force. Israel is carrying out the same disproportionate use of force in Palestine at the moment. In the face of all of these, Iran is seeking to protect itself. The UK has always...

Director of Communications Altun’s post regarding the news “containing disinformation in the Greek press”

Director of Communications Altun: "We remain steadfast in our commitment to the truth, not only for our nation but for the welfare of humanity as a whole." Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a post on his social media account regarding the news containing disinformation, alleging that "Türkiye harassed Greek fishermen in Kardak". In a post on social media, Director of Communications Altun said, "Disinformation is malicious." Noting that he would like to give a significant example of how they countered a manipulative news story aimed at undermining the rapprochement process between Türkiye and its neighbour Greece,...