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“We have introduced a century’s worth of services and projects in social housing”

Speaking at the debut of the biggest social housing project of the Republican Era, President Erdoğan said: “As has been the case in every area in the past two decades, we have introduced a century’s worth of services, works and projects in social housing in Türkiye.”  President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the debut of the biggest social housing project of the Republican Era held at Beştepe Nation’s Convention and Culture Center. “As has been the case in every area in the past two decades, we have introduced a century’s...

Director of Communications Altun speaks at “Symbol of Silent Resistance: Diyarbakır Mothers” Symposium

Regarding Diyarbakır mothers' struggle, Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "I believe that the struggle these people put up, the willpower and faith they demonstrate will bring the end of an era, defeat the terrorist organisation and strengthen Türkiye's climate of peace." Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun spoke at the opening of the "Symbol of Silent Resistance: Diyarbakır Mothers" Symposium organised by the Directorate and the Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA) at the Presidency's Directorate of Communications Conference Hall. Recalling that three years ago in Diyarbakır, mother Hacire broke the windows of...

Directorate of Communications holds “UN Security Council Reform” panel in Madrid

The Presidency's Directorate of Communications held a panel titled "United Nations (UN) Security Council Reform: A New Approach to Reconstructing the International Order" in Madrid, the capital of Spain. Faculty Member Sergio Garcia Magarino of Navarra State University's Social Research Institute, Strategic Communications and Political Advisor İpek Tekdemir Rupp of the European Parliament, and Senior Analyst Jose Ventura Ballester of Spain's Foundation for Strategic and International Studies attended the panel moderated by Associate Professor İsmail Erkam Sula of Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University's Department of International Relations. The panel started with a video message from the Presidency's...

President Erdoğan attends 2022-2023 School Year Opening Ceremony

Speaking at the 2022-2023 School Year Opening Ceremony, President Erdoğan said: “When we took office 20 years ago, we set the first of the four pillars on which we would elevate our country as education and the other three as healthcare, security and justice. Whatever the circumstances have been, we have never compromised our priority over education. We have allocated the biggest share from the budget to education every year.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech during the 2022-2023 School Year Opening Ceremony at Arif Nihat Asya Anatolian High School in Istanbul. Expressing his wish that the 2022-2023...

Türkiye’s peace efforts in Russia-Ukraine war published in a book

The Presidency's Directorate of Communications published a book titled "Türkiye's Contribution to Stability: Multidimensional Diplomacy for Peace" on Türkiye's peace efforts in the Russia-Ukraine war, as well as steps taken by Türkiye to end the crisis and ensure regional stability under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.   The book details Türkiye's activities prioritizing peace since the beginning of the Ukraine-Russia crisis and Türkiye's efforts to end the crisis and ensure regional stability under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The book is divided into four chapters: "Global Leadership in Building...

Director of Communications Altun shares post about “September 12”

Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun stated that those who targeted their struggle for a "Stronger Türkiye" on July 15, as they did on September 12, 1980, would not be able to stop the nation. In a post he shared on his social media account, Director of Communications Altun noted that it has been 42 years since "the coup d’état of September 12, 1980, which left a black mark on Türkiye's history." Pointing out that Türkiye’s progress towards becoming a freer and more democratic country was impeded and the will of the nation was trodden, Director of Communications Altun said: ...

President Erdoğan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan talk over phone

The call addressed the latest situation about the flood in Pakistan and Türkiye's aid to the country.  Noting that Türkiye is closely following Pakistan's fight against the flood, President Erdoğan said Ankara has mobilized all its means to provide the necessary support in line with the brotherly relations.  Stressing that the Turkish people stand with their Pakistani brothers and sisters, President Erdoğan said that Turkiye will continue to do everything in its power to heal Pakistan's wounds.  Prime Minister Sharif of Pakistan, for his part, thanked the state and people of Türkiye....

“World-Ruling Sultans” exhibit welcomes visitors in nation’s capital

The exhibit "World-Ruling Sultans" featuring oil painting portraits of the sultans of the Ottoman Empire was unveiled to the public in the nation’s capital.  Ankara Art Gallery and Auction House in Çankaya hosted the "Ambassadors Reception" for the exhibit launched by the Ankara Culture, Art, and Civilisation Association with the assistance of the Presidency's Directorate of Communications. In attendance at the reception were Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yavuz Selim Kıran, Ambassador of Costa Rica to Ankara Gustavo Campos Fallas, diplomats from foreign missions, and art enthusiasts. Visitors viewed the "World-Ruling Sultans" exhibit, which showcased Yakup Cem's...

President Erdoğan performs Friday prayer in Istanbul

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan performed Friday prayer at Kerem Aydınlar Mosque in Istanbul. The President answered reporters’ questions following the prayer. “TÜRKİYE CARRIES OUT THE MOST DETERMINED OPERATIONS AGAINST DAESH IN THE WORLD” In answer to a question about the apprehension of one of DAESH’s senior leaders Bashar Khattab Ghazal al-Sumaidai and Türkiye’s fight against terrorism, President Erdoğan stressed that it is the Turkish security forces that have carried out the most comprehensive and the most determined operations against DAESH in the world and that the West have failed to undertake a...