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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Ambassador Jeffry Lane Flake of the USA and Ambassador Giorgio Marrapodi of Italy separately During the receptions held at the Presidential Complex, Ambassador Flake of the United States of America and Ambassador Marrapodi of Italy presented their letters of credence to President Erdoğan. After the ambassadors introduced their spouses and some of the embassy representatives to President Erdoğan, souvenir photos were taken.

Director of Communications Altun: "Today, populist tendencies in the media and politics are fueling hatred toward immigrants and refugees, sadly leading to an increase in racism and xenophobia. Reproducing prejudices against refugees and immigrants in the media and politics only serves to perpetuate the oppression." In the opening speech of the Immigrants and Media Workshop organised by the International Media Information Association (UMED) with the support of the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications, the Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "Türkiye, as a stabilising force, has fought for its own security and stability, as well as the...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Chairman Bedros Şirinoğlu of the Union of Armenian Foundations at Çankaya Presidential Palace. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/135452/president-erdogan-receives-chairman-sirinoglu-of-the-union-of-armenian-foundations

During the conversation between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Raisi of Iran, Türkiye-Iran relations and regional issues were discussed. President Erdoğan indicated during the conversation that preparations for the High-Level Cooperation Council meeting, which would take place in Tehran as soon as possible, and the agreements that could be signed within this framework were ongoing, adding that they also maintained their efforts to ensure peace and stability in the Caucasus. In this regard, President Erdoğan also stated that Türkiye would like to host the next meeting of the 3+3 Platform, which was formed in collaboration...

Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, “The honour of the President’s office is the honour of our nation. The President’s office represents the will of this nation. Only the impudent may attempt to attack the national will. I strongly condemn the insults directed at our President and his office.” In a thread he shared on his social media account regarding Sedef Kabaş’s insult to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Presidency, in a television program, Director of Communications Altun emphasised that politics, opposition and journalism all have morals. Director of Communications Altun said: “Those...

President Erdoğan, in answer to reporters’ questions, said: “We can be a mediator in restoring peace between Russia and Ukraine.” After performing the Friday prayer in Grand Çamlıca Mosque in Üsküdar, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan paid a visit to the Islamic Civilizations Museum, which is under construction within the mosque. Before leaving the museum, President Erdoğan answered reporters’ questions. RUSSIA-UKRAINE TENSION In answer to a reporter’s question on the Russia-Ukraine tension, President Erdoğan said: “As I have said before, any development in the region between Russia and Ukraine towards invasion, including border violations,...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador, who is on an official visit to Türkiye, with an official ceremony. After the two countries' delegations were introduced at the ceremony, which also included the flags and soldiers representing the 16 Turkish states established throughout history, President Erdoğan and Bukele posed for journalists on the stairs in front of the flags of Türkiye and El Salvador. Following the welcome, President Erdoğan and Bukele presided over meetings between the delegations. The two leaders will attend the signing ceremony and joint press conference.

Presidency’s Directorate of Communications has produced a seven-part documentary series and a book on public diplomacy as part of the project “Cradle of Civilizations Anatolia” to promote Anatolia’s unique cultural heritage. The documentary series featured seven historical heritage sites, namely the Ancient City of Hattusha, the Ancient City of Ephesus, Sümela Monastery, Selimiye Mosque and its Social Complex, Mevlana Dervish Lodge Museum, St. Paul Church and Göbeklitepe. On the axis of "human-location-life," the documentaries aim to promote the social, religious, and cultural accumulation of ancient Anatolian civilizations that has been brought down to the current day....

Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “We continue to work with all our strength to achieve Türkiye’s goals, produce solutions to problems, follow up on the projects within our programme and develop new ones.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered remarks to reporters following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex.