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President Erdoğan in Kazakhstan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has arrived in Astana to attend the 10th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). President Erdoğan was welcomed at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport by Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov of Kazakhstan, Türkiye’s Ambassador to Astana Mustafa Kapucu, Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Ankara Yerkebulan Sapiyev and other officials. Accompanying President Erdoğan on his visit are Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat, Chairman of OTS Council of Elders Binali Yıldırım. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/150030/president-erdogan-in-kazakhstan

Director of Communications Altun calls for an end to attacks against press members and civilians in Palestine

In a post he shared on his social media account, Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun stated that the international community, press, and media organisations should react firmly to the killing of civilians and press members on duty in Gaza. Director of Communications Altun stated in his post that 38 journalists have lost their lives in Israel's devastating attacks on Gaza since October 7, 2023. Director of Communications Altun emphasised that this process, in which people, including children, women, the elderly, journalists, and healthcare workers, were murdered, human rights violations were at their peak, freedom of the press and the right to receive...

President Erdoğan receives Iranian FM Amir-Abdollahian

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian at the Presidential Complex. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/150003/president-erdogan-receives-iranian-fm-amir-abdollahian-

Director of Communications Altun’s article “From Independence to the Future: Century of Türkiye” published in 8 countries

Director of Communications Altun: "This breakthrough, which will be built on all of our country's and civilisation's achievements, will be our greatest legacy to future generations." Presidency's Director of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, penned an article titled "From Independence to the Future: Century of Türkiye" on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Republic. Director of Communications Altun's article was published on Qatar-based Al Jazeera, Mainichi, one of Japan's most influential news outlets, Oslobodjenje, one of Bosnia and Herzegovina's leading newspapers, Sina and Sohu, two of China's major news portals, and Uzbekistan's National News Agency UZA and Halk S...

Statement regarding US aircraft arriving at Incirlik

The US Air Force B-1B Lancers arrived at İncirlik Air Base on Tuesday, October 31, for a "hot-pit refuel" as part of a long-planned task force training mission, which has nothing to do with the conflicts in the region.  In his statement regarding the refuel, 9th EBS commander, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ryan Stillwell said, "The teamwork with our Turkish Air Force partners showcased the interoperability and professionalism of NATO aviators."

President Erdoğan receives Libya’s High State Council Chairman Takala

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Chairman of the High Council of State of Libya Mohamed Takala at the Presidential Complex. Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (GNAT) Numan Kurtulmuş was also present at the meeting. https://tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/149999/president-erdogan-receives-libya-s-high-state-council-chairman-takala-

“The Western world has once again failed the test of humanity in Gaza”

Holding a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “As was the case yesterday, Türkiye continues to stand with its Palestinian brothers and sisters today as well, doing unconditionally what this requires. However, the Western world, particularly European countries, has once again failed the test of humanity in Gaza. Look, children have been dying, women have been dying, and hospitals have been being bombarded for exactly 25 days.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex. Making remarks on the issues addressed during the Cabinet Meeting,...

“We have provided all our people with first-class healthcare services”

Speaking at the opening ceremony of KeyVac Vaccine Production Center, President Erdoğan said: “What happened during the coronavirus pandemic showed us the critical importance of vaccine production capacity. Türkiye managed this process much more successfully than many countries in the world as a result of the determined and effective steps taken by our government. Thanks to our strong infrastructure and inclusive social security system, we have provided all our people with first-class healthcare services.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of KeyVac Vaccine Production Center. “KeyVac WILL PLAY A PIONEERING ROLE” Stating...