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“We believe in the greatness of Turkey and in the strength of the Turkish nation”

Speaking at AK Party’s parliamentary group meeting, President Erdoğan said: “Our nation has never disappointed or abandoned us in any struggle of ours thus far. We believe in the greatness of Turkey and in the strength of the Turkish nation.” President and AK Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the parliamentary group meeting of the Justice and Development (AK) Party. "Our nation has never abandoned us in any struggle of ours" “We see the security of our economy just as important as the security of our borders,” President Erdoğan underscored, adding: “It will...

Presidency’s Communications Director Prof. Altun: “The decision of the Supreme Election Council should be seen as an effort to enable the election results to correctly reflect the national will”

Presidency’s Communications Director Prof. Fahrettin Altun made a statement to the AP News Agency about the decision of the Supreme Election Council (YSK) to renew the election of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. Noting that he welcomed the decision regarding the renewal of the elections in Istanbul, Altun said: "The decision occurred due to the application made by the AK Party as a result of the systematic falsification of voter registration, violations of the laws regarding the establishment of balloting boards and corruption in the vote counting." Fahrettin Altun added: "The decision of the Supreme Election Council should be seen as...

“We do our best for our martyrs’ families and veterans”

Addressing a ceremony for the presentation of State Medal of Pride, President Erdoğan said: “It is our duty to uphold our martyrs’ glorious memories and endeavor to be worthy of our martyrs’ families and our veterans. The medals and certificate we confer here today are sentimental mementos. As the state, we do our best to look after our martyrs’ families and our veterans.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at a ceremony for the presentation of State Medal of Pride in Ankara. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/105273/-we-do-our-best-for-our-martyrs-families-and-veterans-

“We expect our friends at NATO to act in line with the Alliance’s spirit and uphold the Alliance’s founding values”

Speaking at the North Atlantic Council Mediterranean Dialogue Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “We have just one expectation from our allies at a time when the threats against Turkey’s survival are on the rise. We expect our friends at NATO just to act in line with the Alliance’s spirit and uphold the Alliance’s founding values. We want our allies to take measures against the groups which they themselves designate as a terrorist organization.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the North Atlantic Council Mediterranean Dialogue Meeting at Çankaya Palace in Ankara. “We were the...

Presidency’s Communications Director Altun’s message for Ramadan

Presidency’s Communications Director  Prof. Fahrettin Altun stated that Ramadan is not just a period of time, but a deep religious experience, a rich cultural practice, a social communication, interaction, solidarity and assistance network that makes its presence felt all over the world. On Twitter, Prof. Altun made the following remarks: “Ramadan is not just a period of time, but a deep religious experience, a rich cultural practice, a social communication, interaction, solidarity and assistance network that makes its presence felt all over the world. Ramadan, a special period of time that hosts one of the fundamental worships of...

Turkish president marks start of holy month of Ramadan

Turkey's president on Sunday welcomed the beginning of Muslims’ holy month of Ramadan, which starts this evening in Turkey. On Twitter, Recep Tayyip Erdogan wished the best for the Turkish nation, the Islamic world, and all of humanity. “May Allah accept our prayers and bring us to unity and solidarity to the Eid al-Fitr," the holiday at the holy month's conclusion, he wrote. Millions of Muslims on Sunday will offer their first special evening Ramadan prayer called Tarawih, which will then continue throughout the holy month. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/culture/turkish-president-marks-start-of-holy-month-of-ramadan/1470861

Prof. Altun: “Those who cannot say that the PKK and the YPG are terrorist organizations, are carrying out the task as psychological warfare elements of the terrorist organization”

Presidency’s Communications Director Prof. Fahrettin Altun said: "Those who cannot say that the PKK and the YPG are terrorist organizations, are carrying out the task as psychological warfare elements of the terrorist organization." On Twitter, Presidency’s Communications Director Prof. Altun said that he wished God’s mercy for the soldiers who were martyred as a result of the terrorist attacks in Hakkari and in Syria and a quick recovery for the wounded. Stating: “For our country's tranquility and security, we will never give up the fight against terrorism within and outside our borders", Altun said: "Our nation is...

Turkish president strongly condemns Israeli attack on AA office

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan strongly condemned an Israeli attack on Anadolu Agency office in the Gaza Strip on Saturday. “We strongly condemn Israel’s attack against Anadolu Agency’s office in Gaza,” Erdogan said on twitter and added: “Turkey and Anadolu Agency will continue to tell the world about Israeli terrorism and atrocities in Gaza and other parts of Palestine despite such attacks.” Erdogan also gave a phone call to Anadolu Agency’s Director General Senol Kazanci and wished for quick recovery. Israeli warplanes hit the building with at least 5 rockets after warning shots, Anadolu Agency’s correspondent in Jerusalem...