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Addressing the TÜBA and TÜBİTAK Awards Ceremony, President Erdoğan said: “Our country is approaching step by step its goal of becoming one of the top 10 economies in the world with the works it carries out under the guidance of the National Technology Initiative. We sincerely believe that the way to political independence is through technological independence. We see science and technology as the most effective means and the most important tool for Türkiye to achieve its goals.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at TÜBA and TÜBİTAK Awards Ceremony. Expressing...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received the ambassadors of several countries, who presented their credentials to his excellencies. Ambassador Saranya Hasanthi Urugodawatte Dissanayake of Sri Lanka, Ambassador Hugo Cayrús of Uruguay, Ambassador Irit Lillian of Israel, and Ambassador Ruslan Kazakbaev of Kyrgyzstan presented their letters of credence to President Erdoğan. Following the presentations, President Erdoğan posed for a family photograph with the officials of the embassies and their families.

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "The 1970s was when politics failed to solve social and economic problems, and as a result, both the politics and politicians lost credibility. Today, democratic politics in Türkiye is a very prestigious institution, and this became possible after 2002 when our President re-established politics as a centre of the solution." Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun spoke at the "Hard Years Exhibition" opening at the Ankara Art Gallery and Auction House, which was organised by the Ankara Culture, Arts and Civilization Association and supported by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications. Director of Communications Altun...

The Disinformation Bulletin for December 19-25, prepared by the Directorate of Communications, was released. The bulletin included such headlines as "The surname of the perpetrator of the racist attack in Paris is Mehmet", "Halk TV was sentenced for 'praising terrorism with mimics'", "Four-fifths of direct investments in Türkiye consist of real estate investments." Concerning the news reports claiming that "the surname of the perpetrator of the racist attack in Paris is Mehmet", the bulletin noted that French authorities identified the perpetrator as William M., a 69-year-old French national, and he was apprehended. The bulletin reminded readers that, following the...

Addressing citizens following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “Our Fatih drilling vessel has discovered 58 billion cubic meters of natural gas reserves 3023 meters below the sea level at Çaycuma 1 block. We expect this number to be revised upward with the new exploratory wells we will open. Our new discovery will pave the way for similar discoveries in other geological fields adjacent to the region.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex. “As you know, we have determined as one of our fundamental goals to use our domestic...

The Presidential Cabinet convened under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Complex. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/142277/presidential-cabinet-convenes-under-the-chairmanship-of-president-erdogan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Speaker Dr. Abdullah Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Sheikh of the Shura Council of Saudi Arabia at the Presidential Complex. Speaker Mustafa Şentop of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (GNAT) was also present at the meeting. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/142273/president-erdogan-receives-speaker-dr-abdullah-mohammed-ibrahim-al-sheikh-of-the-shura-council-of-saudi-arabia

Following is the message by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the Christmas: I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our Christian citizens on the Christmas. We consider the presence of different religions and cultures to be a richness in line with the values of our civilization. This understanding, which forms the basis of our nation’s peace, security, unity and solidarity, is our biggest strength that will ensure our peaceful co-existence in the future as well. I hope that the Christmas, which our Christian citizens celebrate in accordance with their faith, will further reinforce the climate of solidarity. With these...

Addressing the opening ceremony of multiple projects and services in Erzurum, President Erdoğan said: “With the Century of Türkiye vision in our Republic’s new century, we are preparing to launch the most important initiative of our millennium-long history in our geography.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the Opening Ceremony of Gürcükapı Urban Transformation Project, İspir-Rize Provincial Border Road, Çat Disaster Houses, and Other Newly-Completed Projects in Erzurum. In a speech at the ceremony, President Erdoğan stated that they want to make Erzurum, which served as the engine of the Republic’s first century...