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Directorate of Communications holds panel on combating disinformation at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum

The panel "Combating Disinformation in the Post-Truth Age," held by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications as part of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2022, addressed the reasons for disinformation and the risks it poses. Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Hikmat Hajiyev said that a global approach should be adopted in the fight against disinformation or misinformation during the panel at the NEST Convention Center in Belek Tourism Region on the margins of the forum. Stating that the spread of misinformation occurs not only on social media and in the media, but also in politics, Hajiyev said, "It's critical...

President Erdoğan conducts intense diplomacy for peace

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan conducted intense diplomacy traffic with world leaders, particularly President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin of Russia, in order to bring the Russia-Ukraine war to an end. At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, President Erdoğan continued his diplomatic efforts for peace in the Russia-Ukraine war, the evacuation of civilians from the region, and the establishment of peace. President Erdoğan, who first chaired the security summit attended by several ministers and staff at the Presidential Complex following Russia's attack on Ukrainian territory on February 24, spoke by phone with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine. ...

President Erdoğan meets with President Weah of Liberia

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President George Manneh Weah of Liberia on the margins of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/135994/president-erdogan-meets-with-president-weah-of-liberia

President Erdoğan meets with President Bio of Sierra Leone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Julius Maada Wonie Bio of Sierra Leone on the margins of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/135988/president-erdogan-meets-with-president-bio-of-sierra-leone

President Erdoğan’s message on the anniversary of the adoption of the National Anthem

President Erdoğan: "We will always advocate the values expressed in our National Anthem, which is the symbol of the spirit of the National Struggle, and we will work tirelessly to instil these values in the hearts of future generations." President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a message on the Anniversary of the Adoption of the Turkish National Anthem and the Commemoration of Mehmet Akif Ersoy. Celebrating the 101st anniversary of the adoption of the National Anthem, which is the reflection of the Turkish Nation's determination for independence and freedom, its resolution to fight for its sacred values, and its...

President Erdoğan receives IKRG President Barzani

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received President Nechirvan Barzani of the Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG), who is in Türkiye for the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/135979/president-erdogan-receives-ikrg-president-barzani

President Erdoğan meets with President Embalo of Guinea-Bissau

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Umaro Sissoco Embalo of Guinea-Bissau on the margins of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/135975/president-erdogan-meets-with-president-embalo-of-guinea-bissau

President Erdoğan meets with Bulgarian PM Petkov

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Prime Minister Kiril Petkov of Bulgaria on the margins of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/135970/president-erdogan-meets-with-bulgarian-pm-petkov

Director of Communications Altun shares post on “Combating Disinformation”

Director of Communications Altun: “Unfortunately, disinformation is now at the top of the justifications for international war in the new era. The widespread prevalence of disinformation in digital platforms poses a severe threat to societies. It is critical to combat with the truth in the face of this threat.” Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a post on his social media account about Türkiye’s fight against disinformation. Pointing out that according to the research conducted by Oxford University in 37 countries in 2018, Türkiye was the country most exposed to disinformation with 49 per cent in terms of...