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Director of Communications Altun: “In our struggle of conveying the righteous thesis of our country to the world, communication faculties also rank among our significant partners”

Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, “As the Directorate of Communications, in our struggle of conveying the righteous thesis of our country to the world, communication faculties also rank among our significant partners.” Director of Communications Altun issued a statement in the post he shared on his Twitter account regarding the Chairman of the National Movement Party (MHP) Devlet Bahçeli’s call to the youth on “paying attention to the communication faculties in their university choices”. Expressing his gratitude towards the Chairman of the National Movement Party (MHP) upon this meaningful call, Director of Communications Altun noted...

President Erdoğan: “We made history in the field of health with the self-devotion of our healthcare army, new hospitals that we constantly put into service and our robust infrastructure”

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan noted the following: “We made history in the field of health with the self-devotion of our healthcare army, new hospitals which we constantly put into service and increase the capacity, and our robust infrastructure.” President Erdoğan shared on his social media account the actions taken in the field of health in the past one year as of the detection of the first novel coronavirus (COVID-19) case in Türkiye. In the post in which he says, “We made history in the field of health with the self-devotion of our healthcare army, new hospitals which...

Ambassadors of Romania, Dominican Republic, Senegal and Bulgaria present their credentials to President Erdoğan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Ambassadors of Romania, Dominican Republic, Senegal and Bulgaria. During the receptions held at the Presidential Complex, Ambassador Ştefan-Alexandru Tinca of Romania, Ambassador Elvis Antonio Alam Lora of Dominican Republic, Ambassador Cheikh Gueye of Senegal, and Ambassador Anguel Hristov Tcholakov of Bulgaria presented their letters of credence to President Erdoğan. After the ambassadors’ families and some of the embassy representatives were introduced to President Erdoğan, a souvenir photo was taken.

“We have been working to diversify our energy projects”

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant’s third unit, President Erdoğan said: “We have been working to diversify our energy projects with the understanding that investing in energy means investing in the future. In this regard, we attach great importance to energy efficiency and renewable energy.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended via videoconference the groundbreaking ceremony of Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant’s third unit. Recalling that he and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin broke the ground for Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant three years ago, President Erdoğan stated that the construction works for the...

President Erdoğan inaugurates Exhibition for Centenary of Independence March

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the opening gala of the Exhibition for Centenary of Independence March at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. Praising Mehmet Akif Ersoy, the poet of the Independence March, as one of the greatest men of the last century, President Erdoğan said: “Mehmet Akif, who is one of the symbols of our fight for independence and our traditional wisdom, has earned a special place in our glorious nation’s heart with his timeless works, perseverance, profound wisdom and exemplary morals.” “THE INDEPENDENCE MARCH IS A NATIONAL ACCORD WHICH UNITES 84 MILLION PEOPLE” ...

“Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant will meet 10 percent of Turkey’s electricity need”

Speaking at AK Party’s group meeting, President Erdoğan said: “Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant, with its 4,800 MW installed power, will generate electricity by operating round the clock and year round. The electricity to be generated by this facility alone will meet 10 percent of our country’s electricity need. The primary strategic aspect of this project is that it will help Turkey diversify its energy resources.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the party’s group meeting at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (GNAT). “AKKUYU NUCLEAR POWER PLANT IS ONE OF THE...

Director of Communications Altun’s message of condolence for prominent actor Rasim Öztekin

Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun issued a message of condolence for the prominent actor Rasim Öztekin, who passed away at the age of 62 at the hospital where he was taken for a heart problem. In a post on his Twitter account, Director of Communications Altun said, “I have learned with great sorrow about the death of our distinguished theatre actor Rasim Öztekin. I wish Allah’s mercy upon the great actor and extend my condolences to his family, loved ones and our entire art community. May Allah rest his soul in peace.”

First Couple meets with women health and social care workers

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and First Lady Emine Erdoğan met with women health and social care workers during a dinner at the Presidential Complex on the occasion of March 8 International Women’s Day. Making a speech at the event, First Lady Erdoğan congratulated all the women in Turkey and the world on March 8 International Women’s Day, and said: “March 8 is one of the milestones of women’s struggle for their rights, for justice, labor and freedom especially in western countries. However, giving women the value they deserve cannot be reduced to a single day. Otherwise, all...