News

Fahrettin Altun reappointed as Director of Communications

Prof. Fahrettin Altun has been reappointed as the Presidency's Director of Communications, as per a decision published in the Official Gazette. Prof. Fahrettin Altun, who has been reappointed as the Presidency's Director of Communications, expressed gratitude to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and delivered a message of unity and solidarity. In a post on social media, Altun noted the following: "I would like to express my gratitude to our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who once again entrusted the duty of Director of Communications to me, for his approval. In accordance with our President's vision, we will continue to fight...

NSC convenes at the Presidential Complex

The National Security Council (NSC) convened under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Complex. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/147428/nsc-convenes-at-the-presidential-complex

President Erdoğan receives GNAT Speaker Kurtulmuş

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received the newly-elected Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (GNAT), Numan Kurtulmuş, at the Presidential Complex.  https://tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/147417/president-erdogan-receives-gnat-speaker-kurtulmus-

President Erdoğan, President Charles Michel of the European Council talk over phone

European Council President Michel called President Erdoğan to congratulate him on his reelection. The call addressed regional issues. President Erdoğan expressed the necessity to increase contacts at all levels with a concrete and positive agenda towards full membership of Türkiye, which has a great strategic value for Europe, to the EU. Emphasizing the importance of cooperation in the areas of updating the Customs Union, ensuring visa liberalization, migration management and fight against terrorism, President Erdoğan stated that fair treatment towards Türkiye and support for the full membership perspective will ensure the opening of new horizons...

President Erdoğan, President Vladimir Putin of Russia talk over phone

The call addressed the developments in the Russia-Ukraine war. President Erdoğan expressed the importance of a comprehensive investigation into the explosion at the Kakhovka Dam that would leave no room for doubt. Stating that a commission can be established with this aim with the participation of Russian and Ukrainian experts, the United Nations and the international community, including Türkiye, President Erdoğan said that Türkiye is ready to do its part in this context. Underlining the importance that the whole world attaches to the continuation of the Grain Agreement, President Erdoğan pointed out that the agreement...

President Erdoğan, President Zelensky of Ukraine talk over phone

President Erdoğan and President Zelensky of Ukraine spoke on the phone. During a meeting where Russia-Ukraine war developments were discussed, President Erdoğan proposed the formation of a commission comprised of experts from the warring parties, the United Nations, and the international community, including Türkiye, to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the explosion at the Kakhovka Dam. Noting that Türkiye is willing to do everything possible in this regard, President Erdoğan suggested a negotiation strategy similar to the grain corridor could be employed. President Erdoğan stated it would be impossible to prevent ongoing human losses...

“Every single member of the 85 million has won in the elections”

Speaking following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “Political winners of the election are of course clear. However, the entire Türkiye has won in these elections along with us and our alliance. Regardless of their political preferences, every single member of the 85 million has won.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex. Making remarks relating to the agenda items of the cabinet meeting, President Erdoğan noted that the nation defended its will and future with a record high voter turnout in the May 14 and May 28...

Presidential Cabinet at Anıtkabir

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and members of the Presidential Cabinet paid a visit to Anıtkabir and laid a wreath at Atatürk’s Mausoleum. President Erdoğan and cabinet members proceeded to Atatürk’s tomb through the Lion Road and laid a wreath at the mausoleum, in front of which they stood in homage. The Independence March was sung. President Erdoğan later wrote the following in the Anıtkabir Special Book at the Misak-ı Milli Tower: “August Atatürk, We stand before you here with our new cabinet members in the second term of the Presidential...