As part of the working visit by officials of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Azərbaycan Respublikasının Əmək və Əhalinin Sosial Müdafiəsi Nazirliyi) to Türkiye, a comprehensive evaluation meeting was held at the Directorate of Communications in the fields of press, public relations, and strategic communication. During the meeting, where the reflections of the strong cooperation between the two brotherly countries in the field of communication were discussed, the Azerbaijani delegation was informed about the duties and responsibilities of the Directorate of Communications, its institutional...
Announcements & Activities
In line with the traffic arrangements for the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit, to be held in Ankara on 7–8 July 2026, maps showing the routes that will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic and the alternative routes available for public use are now accessible via harita.iletisim.gov.tr, made available by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications.
Organised by the Directorate of Communications with the aim of enhancing the visibility of the cultural heritage of Turkish cuisine at both national and international levels, strengthening Türkiye’s capacity for gastrodiplomacy and developing cooperation in the field of public diplomacy, the third event in the series entitled "Türkiye's Gastrodiplomacy Model: The Heritage Table" was held in Afyonkarahisar. Held on the basis of the understanding that Turkish cuisine is not merely a collection of dishes but also a repository of historical memory, cultural interaction, the tradition of sharing and civilisational heritage, the programme featured panels, workshops, cooking...
The Directorate of Communications organised a roundtable meeting entitled “Rethinking Regional Security in NATO: Resilience, Cooperation and the Türkiye–Bulgaria Nexus” in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, in collaboration with the think tank Centre for the Study of Democracy (CSD). Ahead of the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit, which is due to take place in Ankara on 7–8 July 2026, the eleventh event in a series of programmes organised by the Directorate of Communications in the capitals of NATO member states, in collaboration with think tanks in the respective countries, was held on 25 June 2026 in Sofia, the capital of...
A panel entitled “The Impact of New Communication Technologies on the Family” was held by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications. The panel commenced following the opening remarks delivered by Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş and the Presidency’s Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran. The session was moderated by Prof. Sefer Kalaman, Faculty Member at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. Speaking at the panel titled “The Impact of New Communication Technologies on the Family,” Ayşenur Çoban, Director General of the Family Institute of the Ministry of Family and Social Services, stated...
The Turkish Vibe Zone, which has garnered significant interest in Los Angeles, United States, continues to bring visitors together through cultural activities, interactive experiences, and the unifying spirit of sport on its fourth day. Implemented with the support of the Directorate of Communications and through the cooperation of Türkiye’s globally recognised brands and various institutions, the initiative stands out as an important public diplomacy initiative. Organised as part of the FIFA World Cup in the United States, the venue serves as a cultural bridge, bringing together not only the Turkish diaspora in the country but also kin...
Organised by the Directorate of Communications with the aim of enhancing the visibility of the cultural heritage of Turkish cuisine at both national and international levels, strengthening Türkiye’s capacity for gastrodiplomacy and developing cooperation in the field of public diplomacy, the second event in the series entitled "Türkiye's Gastrodiplomacy Model: The Heritage Table" was held in Hatay. Organised on the basis of the understanding that Turkish cuisine is not merely a collection of dishes, but also a repository of historical memory, cultural interaction, the tradition of sharing and civilisational heritage, the programme featured panels, workshops, cooking...
As part of “Türkiye's Gastrodiplomacy Model: The Heritage Table”, organised by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications, local and international journalists hosted in Hatay were introduced to Antakya künefe, which holds a geographical indication registration from the European Union (EU). On the second day of the programme organised by our Directorate, local and international journalists were taken on a tour of the city's historical sites. Within this scope, journalists first visited the Necmi Asfuroğlu Archaeology Museum, which houses a single-piece floor mosaic covering 1,050 square metres, accompanied by a guide. The journalists then visited the St Pierre Church,...
With the support of the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications, the “Turkish Vibe Zone” event and experience venue has been launched in Los Angeles under the slogan “Türkiye is Here” as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Located within Gloria Molina Grand Park and spanning 3,050 square metres, the venue will host various activities aimed at promoting Türkiye, including live screenings of matches featuring the Turkish National Football Team and media engagement activities, through 26 June. Drawing significant attention on its opening day, the “Turkish Vibe Zone” attracted not only Turkish visitors but also supporters from other countries in the...