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Head of Communications Duran’s statement on 36th Summit of NATO Heads of State and Government

The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, issued a message regarding the 36th Summit of NATO Heads of State and Government to be hosted by Türkiye.  In his message shared on his NSosyal account, Head of Communications Duran stated: "Under the auspices of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the 36th Session of the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit will take place at the Presidential Complex in Ankara on 7–8 July 2026. From a 360-degree perspective, the summit will evaluate the steps taken within the framework of the decision to expand defence investments, alongside the Alliance’s ongoing efforts...

President Erdoğan, Prime Minister Carney of Canada talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada. The leaders discussed the Türkiye-Canada bilateral relations, as well as regional and global matters.  President Erdoğan stated that we have been working to upgrade the Türkiye-Canada relations in many areas, particularly trade, security, defense industry and energy, and that we will continue to take steps in this direction.  President Erdoğan expressed his hope that the upcoming NATO Leaders’ Summit in Türkiye will lead to stronger cooperation among the allies.  President Erdoğan also wished a Happy Canada...

“We will continue solidarity with the brotherly countries for peace, stability and prosperity in our region”

Holding a joint press conference with Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif, President Erdoğan said: “We will continue to work in solidarity with the brotherly countries, particularly Pakistan, for the strengthening of peace, stability and prosperity in our region. Our solidarity with Pakistan continues in every area.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan held a joint press conference following their meeting at Vahdettin Mansion in Istanbul. “I take great joy in welcoming my treasured brother Mr. Shehbaz Sharif of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and his esteemed delegation to Istanbul. I would like to once...

President Erdoğan meets with Prime Minister Sharif of Pakistan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan at Vahdettin Mansion in Istanbul. President Erdoğan welcomed Prime Minister Sharif of Pakistan with an official ceremony, after which the two leaders proceeded to their tête-à-tête and the meeting between the delegations.  Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler, Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, and Pakistani officials were also present...

Statement by Head of Communications Duran on Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif’s Visit to Türkiye

Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran shared the following message on his NSosyal account regarding the forthcoming visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan to Türkiye: “Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan will pay a working visit to Türkiye on 4 July 2026 at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the talks, relations between Türkiye and Pakistan, with a particular focus on trade and investment, will be comprehensively reviewed, and views will be exchanged on regional and global developments. A Business Forum is also expected to be held as part of the visit."

President Erdoğan, PM Meloni of Italy talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Giorgia Meloni of the Council of Ministers of Italy. The leaders addressed the Türkiye-Italy bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues. Underscoring that they work to strengthen the cooperation between Türkiye and Italy in all the areas, defense industry in particular, President Erdoğan drew attention to the importance of taking new steps aimed at boosting the bilateral relations. President Erdoğan also voiced Türkiye’s expectation for the strengthening of the ties among the allies during the NATO Leaders’ Summit (#NATOsummit) to be held...

“We will come to much better places in agriculture”

Addressing the Ziraat Bank 5th Agricultural Ecosystem Gathering, President Erdoğan said: “With 61 organized agriculture zones we will establish in our 42 cities, we will come to much better places in the area of agriculture. We have already begun production in 15 organized agriculture zones. We plan to begin production for the first time in five other zones as well this year.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the Ziraat Bank 5th Agricultural Ecosystem Gathering at Haliç Congress Center in Istanbul.  Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

Head of Communications Duran condemns terrorist attack in Syria

Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a message condemning the treacherous terrorist attack carried out in the Hijaz district of Damascus, the capital of Syria. In the message shared on his NSosyal account, Head of Communications Duran said: "I strongly condemn the treacherous terrorist attack carried out in the Hijaz district of Damascus, the capital of Syria. I pray for Allah’s mercy upon those who were killed in this heinous attack targeting innocent civilians and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. I extend my condolences to the brotherly people of Syria and to the families of...

Head of Communications Duran’s call to media and academia on July 15

Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, stated that as we mark the 10th anniversary of July 15, media and academia have significant responsibilities to strengthen the collective memory and accurately convey Türkiye’s victory for democracy to the public. Head of Communications Duran shared the strategic roadmap for the commemorative events to be held at home and abroad as part of the 10th anniversary of 15 July Democracy and National Unity Day with Ankara-based media representatives. At a meeting held at the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, Head of Communications Duran announced that the main theme of the commemorative events marking the 1...