Sustainability excellence from the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Directorate of Communications Established in 2018, the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Directorate of Communications was created with the vision of fostering in-depth and multifaceted relationships with national and international public, decision-makers, and the media. With such a strong footing, the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Directorate of Communications continues to improve the national and international success of sustainability efforts through its dedicated work. Here we learn more from the Directorate’s governing body as we take a closer look at the establishment’s mission, values,...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Türkiye called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to compensate for the $100 billion damage he did in Gaza. "Instead of looking for a place for Gazans he cannot uproot from their own land, Netanyahu should look for resources to cover the $100 billion in damage he caused in the Palestinian enclave," the Turkish leader said in Malaysia today. Since January 19, Gaza has been under a ceasefire regime, as agreed upon by Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement. More than 48,000 Palestinians and around 1,500 Israelis were killed during the 15-month armed conflict.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan said on Sunday that there is no point to discuss what U.S. President Donald Trump has said about a plan to take over the warravaged Gaza Strip. "From our perspective, there is nothing worth talking about the proposals brought up by the new U.S. administration regarding Gaza under the pressure of the Zionist lobby," Erdoğan said in a news conference. "This plan is completely futile...No one has the power to remove the people of Gaza from their homeland. The people of Gaza will continue to stay in Gaza, live in Gaza...
The Directorate of Communications of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye announced that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with President Emmanuel Macron of France. During the call, Türkiye-France relations, as well as regional and global issues, were addressed. Erdoğan described the European Union’s easing of sanctions on Syria as a "highly appropriate step" and emphasised that, at this new stage, the sanctions should be lifted entirely. Erdoğan reiterated Türkiye’s commitment to providing uninterrupted assistance to Syria. Addressing the Palestine-Israel conflict, Erdoğan stressed the need to maintain the...
On February 6, President Erdoğan of Türkiye attended the commemoration event marking the second anniversary of the earthquake in Türkiye. In his speech, President Erdoğan commented on the post-disaster reconstruction efforts. Erdoğan reaffirmed that the government continues its reconstruction efforts in the disaster-affected areas and pledged that no victim would be left homeless or deprived of their livelihood. Erdoğan announced that, over the past two years, the government has invested more than 2.6 trillion liras in housing construction, infrastructure repairs, and economic support in the earthquake-affected regions. Additionally, Erdoğan introduced the government’s initiatives in...
"The ceasefire in Gaza must be permanent, and the responsibility for this lies with the international community." This statement was made by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye following his meeting with President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany in Ankara. The Turkish leader emphasised, "Everyone has great responsibilities in maintaining the declared ceasefire in Gaza. As the international community, we must continue our efforts for a two-state solution." President Erdoğan also stated, "We will continue cooperation with Germany on regional issues such as developments in Syria, the latest situation in Gaza, and the war in Ukraine. A Syria...
Türkiye is positioning itself as a leading medical tourism destination, aiming to boost revenues as more travelers seek affordable, high-quality healthcare services abroad, industry experts have said. Over the past decades, Türkiye has increased its share in the global medical tourism market. The country's healthcare facilities have seen substantial revenue growth, with earnings soaring from 203 million U.S. dollars in 2003 to 2.2 billion dollars in 2022, data from the Trade Ministry showed. The International Health Services Inc., an official affiliate of the Turkish Health Ministry, reported that more than 670,000 foreign visitors traveled to Türkiye for medical treatment in 2021. The...
At the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye, Syria’s interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa arrived in the capital Ankara on February 4. Erdoğan and Al-Sharaa held bilateral meetings. This visit marks Al-Sharaa’s second international visit after assuming office. According to a statement from the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications of the Republic of Türkiye, during the visit, the parties will comprehensively address current developments in Syria and evaluate cooperation between the two countries in economy and security. The discussions will focus on joint steps to be taken to ensure Syria’s economic recovery, sustainable...
Türkiye has successfully conducted another test of its domestically developed Tayfun missile. The launch carried out under strict security measures, took place near Rize-Artvin Airport. The short-range missile hit its target with pinpoint accuracy. This marks the third successful test of the missile, following previous tests in 2022 and 2023. Developed and produced by Roketsan, Tayfun is currently considered Türkiye’s longest-range missile. The missile weighs 2,300 kilograms and has a length of 6.5 meters. According to Anadolu Agency, the missile has an effective range of 280 kilometres and a maximum range of 800 kilometres.