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Director of Communications Altun: “Just as our ancestor’s tolerance and justice are remembered as if it were yesterday even after a century, Israel’s cruelty will not be forgotten even after years”

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "Just as our ancestor's tolerance and justice are remembered as if it were yesterday even after a century, Israel's cruelty will not be forgotten even after years." Director of Communications Altun shared a video clip of "The Story of Palestine," voiced by a young girl named Emon Askar, on his Twitter account. Stating that the truth was unwavering, but the manner in which it was expressed changed, Director of Communications Altun said in his post, "The strongest call is the truth with a spirit. Just as our ancestor's tolerance and justice are remembered as...

“Martyr Diplomats Exhibition” organised by Presidency’s Directorate of Communications opens in New York with the participation of Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu

The "Martyr Diplomats Exhibition" organised by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications in memory of Turkish diplomats martyred by Armenian terrorist organisations opened in New York with the participation of Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu. In his opening speech, Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu thanked the Presidency's Directorate of Communications and Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun for the exhibitions held in Los Angeles, Washington and New York. Çavuşoğlu reiterated that 58 Turkish citizens, 31 of whom were diplomats, were martyred as a result of the attacks by Armenian terrorist organisations such as ASALA and JCAG between 1973 and 1984 and said, ...

“International Conference on Occupied Palestinian Territories” held online

Presidency’s Deputy Director of Communications Çağatay Özdemir (PhD) delivered a speech at the “International Conference on Occupied Palestinian Territories” held online by the Turkish Law and Justice Platform. Noting that Israel had accomplices by its side during the attacks and occupation of Palestine, Özdemir said this complicity did not only stem from approval or support, but it was also rooted in silence in the face of injustice. Pointing to those, who, under the illusion of neutrality, were acting like spokespeople for Israel and attempting to legitimise the attacks, Özdemir indicated that Israel and its supporters falsely equated any...

Director of Communications Altun: “Israel, sole responsible for war crimes in Al-Quds, West Bank and Gaza, must be stopped immediately”

Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "Israel, sole responsible for war crimes in Al-Quds, West Bank and Gaza, must be stopped immediately. An international protection mechanism should be established for Palestinians through military and financial contributions." In a post on his Twitter account, Director of Communications Altun shared the statements by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, who addressed the United Nations (UN) General Assembly convened to discuss the crisis between Israel and Palestine. Director of Communications Altun stated the following: "Türkiye's stance towards Israel's terrorist acts and occupation policy is clear. Israel, sole...

President Erdoğan meets with youth during “Library Talks”

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan answered questions from the youth from Turkey’s various cities during the “Library Talks” event held at the Nation’s Library. Making remarks on the fight against COVID-19, President Erdoğan, underscoring that Turkey is one of the leading countries in vaccine administration, said that a total of 26.5 million doses of vaccine have been administrated thus far, and added: “Obviously, 26.5 million is a great number. With the steps we have taken following the Cabinet meeting held yesterday this number will rapidly increase.” President Erdoğan also drew attention to the talks held with European countries...

President Erdoğan sings along with Independence March

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sang along with the Independence March, which was played simultaneously across Turkey on the occasion of May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day, from Çankaya Presidential Palace. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/127932/president-erdogan-sings-along-with-independence-march

“Türkiye will assume the place it deserves in the global system”

Addressing youth representatives, President Erdoğan said: “Turkey, which is considered to be the rising star of its region and the world, will inshallah assume the place it deserves in the global system as a leader country of the 21st century once it has successfully completed the critical period it has currently been going through.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at a meeting with Youth Representatives held at Beştepe Nation’s Convention and Culture Center on the Occasion of May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day and TRT Sports’ Publicity Event for Young Talents. ...

Director of Communications Altun: “The U.S. statement about our President Erdoğan is a cowardly statement to divert the international attention away from Israel’s crimes against humanity”

Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, “The U.S. statement about our President Erdoğan is a cowardly statement to divert the international attention away from Israel’s crimes against humanity.” In a thread shared on his Twitter account, Director of Communications Altun reacted to the rootless statement of Ned Price, the Spokesperson of the U.S. Department of State, claiming that “President Erdoğan had anti-Semitic rhetoric”. Emphasizing that the U.S. statement about our President Erdoğan’s remarks on the Israeli violence against Palestinian civilians was “unacceptable”, Altun noted the following: “Those who do not...