Among the many stands at TEKNOFEST Southeast in Şanlıurfa, the stand area of the Directorate of Communications of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye holds a special place. At first glance, this area clearly differs from spaces focused on unmanned aerial vehicles, aviation technologies, or engineering designs. Here, technologies are primarily used as a means of communicating with visitors. From the entrance onward, the area around the stand is constantly occupied by students and young people. Groups of children move from one interactive area to another, examine digital materials, use touchscreens, and take part in the activities...
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As part of the 'Power of Unity-2026' joint military exercise, an exhibition was held showcasing weaponry and military equipment recently added to the Azerbaijani army's inventory, as well as those presently in use. The exhibition was held at the Kizilkaya Training Centre in Khojaly. The exhibition was viewed by Hasanov Zakir Asgar Oglu, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Yaşar Güler, Minister of National Defence of Türkiye, and Shukhrat Khalmukhamedov, Minister of Defence of Uzbekistan. Some of the weapons and military equipment displayed were also used during the practical training sessions conducted as...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye made statements regarding the friendly match between Konyaspor and the Palestine National Football Team in Konya. According to Crossmedia.az, Erdoğan said that the match, played at the 42,000-capacity stadium, was a demonstration of the spirit of brotherhood, solidarity and unity between Türkiye and Palestine. President Erdoğan conveyed his greetings to the Palestinian footballers and the Palestinian people and thanked the fans from Konya who filled the stadium. Erdoğan stated that the match in Konya had drawn attention to the Palestinian issue and once again brought what is...
Türkiye called on Washington and Tehran to return to the negotiating table, stating that the military conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran has led to instability in the region, with increasingly severe global repercussions. The call was included in a statement issued following a meeting of Türkiye’s National Security Council in Ankara, chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. According to the statement issued by the Directorate of Communications of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, “The war involving the United States, Israel and Iran has evolved into a vicious cycle of recurring...
Presidency's Head of Communications of the Republic of Türkiye Burhanettin Duran said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s use of the United Nations General Assembly podium to make baseless accusations against Türkiye and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was incompatible with the ideals of peace, law and dialogue represented by the United Nations. In a post on the Turkish social media platform NSosyal, Duran criticised Netanyahu’s remarks targeting President Erdoğan, pointing to the arrest warrant issued against Netanyahu by the International Criminal Court for war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip. Duran...
Türkiye’s Minister of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change, Murat Kurum, who will preside over the 31st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31) in November, announced on 21 September that a declaration would be drawn up setting out measures countries should take to address growing electricity demand driven by the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI). Another goal is to increase electricity’s share of global energy consumption. The announcement was made in New York, where the United Nations General Assembly was convening. COP31 will take place in Antalya, southern...
The tragedies of recent years, including pandemics, energy crises, disruptions to supply chains and regional conflicts, have demonstrated that leaving the resolution of global crises to the will of a handful of capitals is no longer compatible with the realities of today’s world. The adaptation of global decision-making mechanisms to today’s circumstances can no longer be postponed. The United Nations Security Council still reflects the structure of the post-World War II era. A more effective, equitable and accountable approach to representation has become imperative. This requires not only broadening representation but also sharing leadership responsibility equitably. We must...
Türkiye, which will host the COP31 climate summit in Antalya in November, launched a push on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Monday to address AI's skyrocketing energy demand through a political pledge that countries would adopt to align their AI infrastructure build-out with global climate goals. -The new Antalya Pledge on Artificial Intelligence is being developed with the UN’s International Telecommunication Union, and a draft will be shared ahead of COP31, the incoming Turkish COP presidency said. -“We must openly discuss AI’s growing energy consumption and it is time for governments to start...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye met with President Tô Lâm of Vietnam at the Turkevi Centre (Turkish House) in New York on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. The Report noted that the meeting addressed bilateral relations between Türkiye and Vietnam, as well as regional and global issues, according to the Directorate of Communications of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye. Erdoğan expressed satisfaction with Vietnam’s positive response to Türkiye’s proposal to elevate relations to the level of a strategic partnership. He...