Türkish Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was lashing out at Türkiye to cover up his crimes. In a post on his social media account, Altun stated that there is no amount of lying, disinformation, and deception that can conceal the historic massacres committed against innocent civilians, and said “History has already judged him as the most disastrous leader for this region as well as for his own country.” Underscoring that there are leaders who sacrifice everything including their own lives for their country and for the cause of...
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Türkiye is ready to host a summit between Ukraine and Russia to end the war, President RecepTayyip Erdoğan said on Friday after talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Istanbul. In a meeting lasting about an hour, Erdoğan and Zelenskiy discussed developments in the Ukraine-Russia war, shipping security in the Black Sea including the defunct grain deal, and defence industry cooperation, according to the two sides. NATO member Türkiye supports Ukraine's territorial integrity, but also maintains cordial relations with Russia, and regularly speaks with both sides in the conflict, notably as a sponsor of the...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye met with President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine, who was on a state visit to Türkiye. The two leaders held a joint press conference and discussed a number of issues, including the latest developments in the Palestinian-Israeli issue as well as bilateral relations. Erdoğan remarked that it is unacceptable that Israel continues to massacre Palestinians with support from the West, disregarding the interim injunction issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Türkiye will continue to provide Palestine with medical assistance, said Erdoğan. Erdoğan noted that lasting...
The 20th Winter Deaflympics kicked off on March 2 in Erzurum. One of three major comprehensive global sports events for people with disabilities, Deaflympics takes place every four years. Over 500 athletes from more than 30 countries and regions will compete for 10 days in six disciplines, namely Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, curling, snowboard, chess and futsal.
On March 1, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated in Antalya that diplomatic solutions are necessary to address global issues such as the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Erdoğan emphasised in his address at the opening ceremony of the 3rd Antalya Diplomacy Forum the necessity of establishing an independent Palestinian state with territorial integrity and sovereignty, based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in order to resolve the Palestine-Israel conflict. Erdoğan stated that his nation has been engaged in the fight against terrorism for four decades and is situated in a region beset by numerous challenges, including regional...
Albania received three Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles, the star of the Turkish defence industry, according to an announcement by Defence Minister Niko Peleshi of Albania. This procurement was executed as part of the Albanian armed forces' "modernisation" initiative. Posting photos of the TB2s at the Kucova Air Base, Peleshi announced on Facebook: "We have been engaged in the assembly of the UCAVs for the past two days. We are also working on implementing the control and support infrastructure." The Kucova air base, located 80 kilometres south of Tirana and renovated two years ago with funds from NATO, of which...
Türkiye's strategic advancements in the field of media and communication have propelled the nation up by 10 places on the Global Soft Power Index 2024, solidifying its position as a formidable player on the international stage. Fahrettin Altun, the Turkish Communications Director, attributed this significant leap to the targeted efforts of the Communications Directorate, spotlighting the country's improved global standing in media and communication. According to the latest data prepared by Brand Finance, an internationally recognized brand evaluation organization, Türkiye now ranks 18th among 193 countries, marking a notable ascendancy in its soft power capabilities. Strategic Enhancements in Media and Communication ...
The Minister of Culture of Iran, Mohammad Mehdi Esmaili, who is in Türkiye to attend the Extraordinary Session of the Islamic Conference of Information Ministers held in Istanbul today (February 24), met with Fahrettin Altun, the Director of Communications of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye. During the meeting, Esmaili said, “I would like to thank our Turkish friends for their hospitality. Over the past two to three months, favourable agreements were concluded between the two countries during the meetings of the presidents of the two countries, and we also met with you during those meetings." Esmaili went...
Turkish Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun spoke at the Extraordinary Session of the Islamic Conference of Information Ministers. Director of Communications Altun highlighted that Organization of Islamic Cooperation was founded on Muslims' concern to pass the test of Palestine successfully. "Our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's mottos "The World is Bigger than Five" and "A Fairer World is Possible" aptly capture the need for a revision in the international system. "Israel committed atrocities, grave human rights violations, and massacres in the Middle East as an extension of Western, colonialist, and imperialist mindset. Israel has committed and...