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Director of Communications Altun: “Last night, they displayed PKK’s so-called flag on Swedish parliament. We expect Swedish authorities to investigate incident, hold accountable those responsible.”

Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a post on social media stating that members of the PKK terrorist organization projected the image of the so-called PKK flag on the Parliament building in Sweden last night. Director of Communications Altun said: “It is completely unacceptable that PKK terrorists continue to operate freely in Sweden — which has applied for NATO membership. Last night, they displayed PKK’s so-called flag on the Swedish parliament. We expect the Swedish authorities to investigate this incident, hold accountable those responsible, and stop self-identified members of PKK —which the EU recognizes as a terrorist entity—...

Director of Communications Altun: “Leaders from over 100 countries and international organisations congratulated our President on his re-election”

Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a post on social media, stating that world leaders continue to congratulate President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on his election success. Noting that the heads of state and government of Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, the USA, Russia, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Palestine, Israel, Libya, Pakistan, Guinea-Bissau called President Erdoğan to congratulate him, Director of Communications Altun said: "So far, our President has received calls of congratulations from 19 countries. In addition, over 100 countries and international organisations sent written messages congratulating our President on...

US President Biden congratulates President Erdoğan over phone

President Joe Biden of the U.S. called President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to congratulate him on his reelection. Congratulating President Erdoğan on his election success, President Biden expressed his wish for the election results to be auspicious for the Turkish people. Noting the growing importance of the Türkiye-U.S. relations in the face of regional and global challenges, the two leaders agreed on enhancing the cooperation between the two countries in every area in the new period.

President Erdoğan marks 570th anniversary of Istanbul’s Conquest

In a post shared on his social media account, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan marked the 570th anniversary of Istanbul’s Conquest. In his post, President Erdoğan stated, "I congratulate the 570th anniversary of Istanbul's Conquest, which is the historical seal that Anatolia will forever remain a Turkish homeland. I commemorate with mercy and respect Fatih Sultan Mehmed Han and his mighty army, who had the honour of living up to our Prophet’s praise and ushered in a new age.”

Director of Communications Altun: “Erdoğan’s Türkiye will usher in the century of peace of mind, development, and the future.”

On his social media account, Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun addressed questions from the international press regarding the election results and Türkiye's message to the world. Director of Communications Altun recalled that Türkiye held presidential and 28th term parliamentary elections with a turnout rate of nearly 87 percent adding, "President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan finished the first round with 49.5 percent – over 4 percent points ahead of his opponent. Yesterday, 84.2 percent of eligible voters participated in the second round to give the President five more years in power. " Director of Communications Altun emphasised how the candidates campaigned in a fair...

President Erdoğan: “May the victory of the great Türkiye be auspicious”

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared a post about the Century of Türkiye on his social media account. President Erdoğan stated the following in his post: "I salute our nation for providing us with yet another victory. Congratulations on the Century of Türkiye. May the victory of the great Türkiye be auspicious." The post also included photographs taken during President Erdoğan's address to citizens at the Presidential Complex.

“Every single one of our 85 million citizens has won today”

Delivering remarks regarding the election results at the Presidential Complex, President Erdoğan said: “No one has lost today. Every single one of our 85 million citizens has won. As required by the responsibility entrusted to us by our nation, we are not offended, resentful or angry with anyone. It is time to leave aside all the disputes and quarrels about the election period, and unite and band together around our national goals and dreams.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech regarding the election results at the Presidential Complex. Beginning his remark by saying “We love Türkiye very...

President Erdoğan’s election victory receives extensive coverage in European press

Numerous broadcasting organisations and newspapers in Europe, which closely followed the elections, informed viewers and readers of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's victory in the second round of Türkiye's presidential election via live broadcasts and headlines. The victory of President Erdoğan, who was re-elected to office based on the provisional results of the Supreme Electoral Council (YSK), made the front pages of nearly all European broadcasting networks and newspapers. The British press: "Erdoğan once again proved that he is not an easy one to bet against" The British broadcaster BBC reported that citizens in İstanbul and Ankara...

World leaders congratulate President Erdoğan on his election victory

World leaders congratulated President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on his success in the Presidential elections. Albania In his congratulatory message in Turkish and Albanian, Prime Minister Edi Rama of Albania shared a post on his Facebook account, saying, "Congratulations on your victory, Mr President."  Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan called President Erdoğan and congratulated him on his victory in the election. Aliyev stated that he viewed this victory as the Turkish people’s trust in the policy pursued by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and expressed his confidence that the all-round development of Türkiye would continue in...