Presidency’s Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran congratulated the Turkish National Women’s Volleyball Team on advancing to the final after defeating host nation China 3–0 in the FIVB Volleyball Nations League semi-final in a post shared on his NSosyal account and wished the team success in the final. In his message, Head of Communications Duran stated: "I congratulate our National Women's Volleyball Team on defeating hosts China 3-0 in the FIVB Volleyball Nations League semi-finals to advance to the final. I wish our team every success in the final, with full confidence that they will bring the championship trophy...
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"The decision to open Hagia Sophia for worship is more than just a change in legal status. This decision is a powerful expression of fidelity to Sultan Mehmed Khan II, the Conqueror's endowment deed and testament, as well as our nation's unwavering dedication to its historical memory, desire for independence, and civilisational values," Head of Communications Duran said. Presidency's Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran delivered remarks at the programme titled “Hagia Sophia: A Monument of the Conquest, the Heart of a Civilisation That Transcends the Ages", organised by the Directorate of Communications at the International University of Türkiye for...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan. The call addressed the Türkiye-Uzbekistan bilateral relations as well as regional and global matters. President Erdoğan stated that relations between the two countries continue to deepen day by day, recalling that a new roadmap was established following the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council meeting held in January. President Erdoğan expressed his hope that this momentum will continue through the meetings to be held during his upcoming visit to Uzbekistan at the earliest opportunity. Recalling that decisions to strengthen...
The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, has issued a message marking the 8th anniversary of the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications. In the post he shared on his NSosyal account, Head of Communications Duran stated: "I wholeheartedly celebrate the 8th anniversary of the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications, established on 24 July 2018 in line with the vision of our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all my colleagues whose dedication and hard work have contributed to this journey of achievement. Built upon the institutional legacy of our state's long-standing tradition...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan performed Friday prayer at Hz. Ali Mosque in Istanbul. President Erdoğan answered reporters’ questions after the prayer. Reminded that today marks the 6th anniversary of the reopening of the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque for worship, President Erdoğan voiced the happiness and pride he feels regarding the reopening, noting that Hagia Sophia, whose gates are wide open to all of humanity, whether they be Muslims or Christians, is a unique structure and a place of worship due to its architectural features as well as its location in the world. Asked about the...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared a message marking the sixth anniversary of the reopening of the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque for worship. In the message on his NSosyal account, President Erdoğan said: "Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque regained its original status six years ago today, after an 86-year separation... This sacred mosque will, inshallah, continue to adorn our skies with the sounds of adhan for all eternity… May the resurrection of Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque be blessed."
The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a message on his NSosyal account on the sixth anniversary of the reopening of the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque for worship. In the message, Head of Communications Duran said: "On 24 July 2020, the first prayer was performed at the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque after 86 years. This centuries-old heritage regained its original status with the prayers and takbirs of our nation. This historic step, taken under the leadership of our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, became one of the most powerful manifestations of our nation's determination to honour its history, civilisation, and waqf...
The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, condemned the provocative storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by an Israeli minister in a post on his NSosyal account. In his post, Head of Communications Duran said: "I strongly condemn the provocative storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by an Israeli minister, accompanied by a group of extremists. No act targeting the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque can ever be accepted. Such unilateral actions by Netanyahu's genocidal government, aimed at eroding the historical and legal status of Al-Quds, further escalate tensions in the region and undermine the prospects for lasting peace. As our President...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Joshua Harris, a 12-year-old British autistic boy who launched the “Cake Not Hate” campaign to distribute cakes at mosques following recent anti-Muslim hate incidents in the U.K, at Dolmabahçe Presidential Office in Istanbul. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye