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President Erdoğan holds video conference with President Macron of France

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had a video conference with President Macron of France. Türkiye-France relations and regional issues were discussed in the video conference. President Erdoğan noted in the video conference that he was speaking with President Macron of France again after a long hiatus and extended his greetings to the French people in the person of President Macron. Expressing that Türkiye was closely following France’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, President Erdoğan said, “On behalf of my country and nation, I offer my condolences for the French citizens who lost their lives due...

Defence Industry Executive Committee convenes under President Erdoğan’s Chairmanship

The Defence Industry Executive Committee convened under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to discuss the issues on its agenda. During the meeting held at the Presidential Complex, issues related to adding new domestic and national systems to the ones used by the Turkish Armed Forces and security units. Various projects related to communication and information systems, ammunition and missiles, various platforms, modernizations, and new technologies were concluded within this scope. At the meeting in which it was underlined that the Turkish defence industry had been targeted with explicit and hidden embargos, the importance of working more...

“Our compass in the cause for justice is focused on human beings and guided by human dignity and human rights”

Speaking at the presentation meeting of the Human Rights Action Plan, President Erdoğan said: “Bitter experiences in our recent history have taught us that justice is the foundation of the state which is itself founded on human rights and dignity. Therefore, our compass in the cause for justice is focused on human beings and guided by human dignity and human rights.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the presentation meeting of the Human Rights Action Plan. Expressing his thanks to Minister of Justice Abdulhamit Gül and his team who he noted have been working diligently...

Balıkesir becomes new stop of Presidency’s Directorate of Communications’ Digital Truck

The new stop of the ‘Digital Truck’ of the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications, where Türkiye’s national, historical, cultural, scientific, and technological wealth are represented through digital presentations becomes Balıkesir. In the truck which began its Türkiye tour from Edirne on February 19 and is now stationed at Balıkesir Public Transportation Centre Square, there are areas to experience magic mirrors, interactive screen, green screen and 3D virtual box. The Green Screen Experience shows the visitors, who are photographed in front of a special material, as if they were in a predetermined environment, thanks to advanced technology...

Presidency’s Director of Communications Altun meets with Minister of Culture of Azerbaijan Karimov

Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun held an inter-delegation meeting with Azerbaijani Minister of Culture Anar Karimov. At the meeting held at the Directorate building, issues to enhance cooperation in the fields of communication, media, culture, TV series and cinema were discussed. Fahrettin Altun stated during the meeting where the delegations met that they were highly pleased with the increase of contact between Azerbaijan and Türkiye in all fields. Expressing that they showed the world that the principle of "one nation, two states" is not mere words, Altun stated that they were in close cooperation not only in military...

“We are starting the new controlled normalization process today”

Speaking after the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “Closely following the developments across the world and particularly in Europe, we are constantly updating our strategy in the fight against the pandemic. In this regard, we are starting the new controlled normalization process today as we have promised to our nation.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the nation following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex. “OUR GROWTH RATE IN 2020 IS THE MOST VISIBLE INDICATOR OF THE SUCCESS OF OUR POLICIES” “The global economy is going through a very difficult period. Global income and world trade volume...

President Erdoğan: “Developments in Afghanistan are closely related to the security and stability of the region”

In a message sent to President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai of Afghanistan on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Afghanistan, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "Developments in Afghanistan are closely related to the security and stability of the region. We closely follow the developments in friendly and brotherly Afghanistan. We hope that the peace process which aims to put an end to the ongoing conflicts of more than 40 years succeeds." President Erdoğan's message was read by the Ambassador of Türkiye to Kabul Oğuzhan Ertuğrul at...

Director of Communications Altun: “February 28 is not only a military coup but also a political, cultural and social one”

Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "February 28 is a coup. February 28 is not only a military coup but also a political, cultural, and social one. February 28 is a process which was used to try and strangle the society. February 28 is the seed of discord." Director of Communications Altun shared a post on his Twitter account on the occasion of the 24th anniversary of the February 28 coup, which is referred to as the "postmodern coup" in Turkish political history. Stating that it was the anniversary of suspending the democracy, the people's will, the legitimate power, the fundamental rights and freedoms...