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Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "France pretends to be based on the principles of freedom, equality and fraternity; however, it increases the interference in the religious communities' lifestyle through the bill 'Reinforcing the Respect of the Principles of the Republic' voted in the National Assembly." Director of Communications Altun shared a post on his social media account in French regarding the bill that restricts the freedoms of religious communities and legitimises Islamophobia in France. Emphasising that "France pretends to be based on the principles of freedom, equality and fraternity; however, it increases the interference in the religious communities'...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan. During the conversation, steps to enhance Türkiye-Uzbekistan relations and regional developments were discussed. President Erdoğan congratulated President Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan on his birthday and wished him a healthy and long life during the conversation, in which the leaders exchanged Eid al-Adha greetings.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "Our brave nation’s struggle for independence, which was crowned with victory despite all kinds of impossibilities, betrayals and difficulties was also reaffirmed in the international arena with the Lausanne Peace Treaty." President Erdoğan issued a message on the occasion of the 98th anniversary of the signing of the Lausanne Peace Treaty. Reminding that today marks the 98th anniversary of the Lausanne Peace Treaty, one of the founding documents of the Republic of Türkiye, President Erdoğan said, "Our brave nation’s struggle for independence, which was crowned with victory...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "Praise be to Allah, who has shown us these days… Inshallah, the voices of adhans, salawats and Holy Qur'an recitations from the domes of this great shrine will be heard until the Day of Judgment." President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a message to mark the first anniversary of Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque's reopening to worship. On the occasion of the first anniversary, President Erdoğan posted a video on his social media account that featured images from the first Friday prayer after 86 years. Stating, "May the resurrection of Hagia Sophia, which is the...

Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "We manage a multi-stakeholder and broad-based process to tell Türkiye's success story and theses in a system that works in coordination and harmony with all our ministries and relevant institutions, using all the tools and methods of communication." In his written statement, Director of Communications Altun noted that they were delighted to celebrate the third anniversary of the Directorate of Communication's establishment, following Eid al-Adha. Expressing the fact that today also coincided with the first anniversary of the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque's reopening, 'like a holy book', compounded their joy and enthusiasm,...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said: "The decision of Hatay, the centre of brotherhood and tolerance that has been home to ancient civilizations for centuries, to join Türkiye has strengthened our national unity and integrity."  President Erdoğan issued a message on the occasion of the 82nd anniversary of Hatay's joining the homeland Türkiye. Stating that "the decision of Hatay, the centre of brotherhood and tolerance that has been home to ancient civilizations for centuries, to join Türkiye has strengthened our national unity and integrity", President Erdoğan noted the following in his message: "This decision,...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "Drawing inspiration from our history, we will continue to take firm steps forward into the future in unity and solidarity and strive with all our strength for a great and powerful Türkiye." President Erdoğan issued a message on the occasion of the 102nd anniversary of the Erzurum Congress. Indicating that the Erzurum Congress, in which our august nation resolutely demonstrated its belief in the homeland's indivisibility and independence, is historically significant in terms of deciding the course of the National Struggle, President Erdoğan underscored that the Erzurum Congress was predicated on...

Addressing citizens in Güneysu after visiting the flood-hit areas in Rize, President Erdoğan said: “We will rebuild all the flood-stricken districts and villages, particularly those in Güneysu, in a nicer, safer and more comfortable manner.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered remarks in Güneysu after visiting flood-hit areas in Rize. “WE MOBILIZED ALL THE CAPABILITIES OF THE STATE THE MOMENT WE RECEIVED REPORTS OF THE DISASTER” Noting that 8 people were lost in the flood and 5 were injured, President Erdoğan said: “Bodies of 6 of our missing brothers and sisters were recovered. All our units are exerting...

Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "We will not allow fifth column activities under new guises," regarding the news reports that say some media outlets in Türkiye are funded by foreign countries. Director of Communications Altun noted that they are closely following the claims that some media outlets in Türkiye are funded by a foundation based in the United States of America. Altun emphasized that the free press is the backbone of democracy, reminding that the Turkish Constitution protects freedom of information. Director of Communications Altun stated they are aware that media is a topic of interest...