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Head of Communications Duran: “The Israeli administration has no agenda for peace”

The Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, in a post on his NSosyal account, stated that Israel's attack on Gaza is an indication of its policies of occupation and genocide, far from peace. In his post, Head of Communications Duran stated:  "The so-called decision of the Israeli Knesset to annex the occupied West Bank and the subsequent attack on Gaza recently demonstrate that the Israeli administration has no agenda for peace but rather intends to continue occupation and genocide.  This latest attack has once again revealed that Israel is a threat to regional peace and stability. The...

“We advance with firm steps towards the goal of a fully independent Türkiye in defense industry”

Speaking at a ceremony held for the first delivery of new Altay tanks, President Erdoğan said: “In light of the decisions taken by the Defense Industry Executive Committee, which is chaired by me, we advance with firm steps towards the goal of a fully independent Türkiye in defense industry. We develop and introduce new projects and new defense products as we also inaugurate our new facilities and add indigenous and national vehicles to our inventory.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at a ceremony held for the opening of the BMC Ankara tank and new generation...

Head of Communications Duran’s statement on German Chancellor Merz’s visit

The Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, issued a statement on his NSosyal account regarding the upcoming official visit of the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Friedrich Merz, to Ankara.  In his post, Head of Communications Duran stated: "The Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Friedrich Merz, will pay an official visit to Türkiye on October 29 and 30, 2025 at the invitation of H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye. During the meetings scheduled to take place at the Presidential Complex on October 30, Türkiye-Germany relations will...

“The Eurofighter agreement is yet another symbol of our strategic relationship with the United Kingdom”

Holding a joint press conference with UK Prime Minister Starmer, President Erdoğan said: “The implementation agreements on the procurement of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets were signed during the inter-delegation meetings. Mr. Starmer and I just undersigned the declaration of cooperation on this issue. I view this agreement as yet another symbol of our strategic relationship as two close allied countries.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom held a joint press conference following their meeting at the Presidential Complex. “We remain steadfast in our determination to reinforce our economic relations” Noting that...

PM Starmer of the UK at the Presidential Complex

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom, who is paying an official visit to Türkiye, with an official ceremony at the Presidential Complex. Once the two leaders arrived at the ceremonial ground, the national anthems of Türkiye and the United Kingdom were played, and Prime Minister Starmer of the United Kingdom inspected the guard of honor. Following the introduction of the delegations, President Erdoğan and Prime Minister Starmer posed for the press and headed inside for their bilateral meeting. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

President Erdoğan receives Eni CEO Descalzi

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Italian Eni’s CEO Claudio Descalzi at the Presidential Complex. Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar was also present at the meeting. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

Head of Communications Duran: “We are experiencing a unique convergence of the local and the universal”

The new season of Türkiye’s international digital platform, tabii, was introduced at an event held at Rixos Tersane İstanbul with the theme, "With tabii, you are at home and it is worth your time." Attending the launch event, the Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, said that TRT is a key institution contributing to the “Century of Türkiye” vision declared by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, adding that he considers tabii’s world as Türkiye’s world. Head of Communications Duran emphasised that Türkiye’s unique stories have been brought to life through numerous...

Head of Communications Duran’s statement on UK Prime Minister Starmer’s visit

The Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, issued a statement on his NSosyal account regarding the upcoming official visit of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, to Ankara.  In his post, Head of Communications Duran stated: “Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, will pay an official visit to Ankara on October 27, 2025, at the invitation of our President.
The upcoming talks will address the strategic Türkiye-UK relations, which are based on a close alliance, as well as current regional and international developments.”

“Through joint will, we will build a terror-free Türkiye and a terror-free region for our children”

Speaking at the closing event of the Century of Türkiye Gatherings, President Erdoğan said: "Our goal is to ensure across our entire region a climate, where generations are not lost, mothers do not cry, peace, brotherhood, safety, calm and prosperity reign. Through joint will, we will first build a terror-free Türkiye, and then a terror-free region, as our everlasting achievement, for our country's children." President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the closing event of the Century of Türkiye Gatherings in İstanbul.  "Our goal is clear and intention is evident; which is to...