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Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a post on his Nsosyal account regarding President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan's visit to Türkiye. In his message, Head of Communications Duran stated the following: "President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan will pay an official visit to our country on 28 October 2026 at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the meetings to be held as part of the visit, cooperation between Türkiye and Kazakhstan will be assessed in all its aspects; steps that could be taken to further advance relations will be discussed. It is also envisaged...

Presidency's Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran attended the panel titled “From Zero Waste to COP31: Türkiye’s Climate Diplomacy,” held at the Directorate of Communications. Speaking at the event, Head of Communications Duran prayed for Allah’s mercy upon the four people who lost their lives in the tornado that struck Antalya’s Kepez district and wished those injured a speedy recovery. Head of Communications Duran noted that climate challenges know no borders, encompassing a vast array of issues, including biodiversity loss, ocean pollution, desertification, water-related issues, global warming, waste management and broader environmental concerns. Emphasising that these challenges...

COP31 President and Minister of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change Murat Kurum delivered a speech at the opening of the panel titled “From Zero Waste to COP31: Türkiye’s Climate Diplomacy”, held at the Conference Hall of the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications. Speaking at the opening of the panel, Minister Kurum stated that the Zero Waste Movement, launched under the leadership of First Lady Emine Erdoğan issued a new call to all humanity from the very point of origin of human civilisation. Minister Kurum emphasised that this call conveyed the message that humanity and nature were not...

Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “In politics and foreign policy, our sole compass is Türkiye’s interests. Even if it means paying a price, we will never hesitate to do what is right and auspicious for Türkiye and the Turkish people.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered remarks during a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex. “We believe that the path to peace, prosperity, and security lies in unity and solidarity. To this end, we are making sincere efforts to reduce disputes and strengthen alliances throughout our...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Nobel laureate Prof. Aziz Sancar at the Presidential Complex. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared the following message on 24 October, marking United Nations Day and the 81st Anniversary of the Founding of the United Nations: "On behalf of my country and my nation, I wholeheartedly congratulate the 81st anniversary of the founding of the United Nations (UN). I first and foremost congratulate UN Secretary-General António Guterres and all United Nations personnel serving in our country and around the world. Founded in the aftermath of two World Wars with the resolve 'to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war', the UN has assumed a significant responsibility since its...

Speaking at the opening ceremony of Darphane-i Amire museums at Topkapı Palace, President Erdoğan said: “We exert intensive efforts to protect and sustain the cultural legacy of Istanbul, which is full of unique beauties, and to pass it on to future generations.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the opening ceremony of Darphane-i Amire (Imperial Mint) museums at Topkapı Palace in Istanbul. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

The Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, marked the United Nations Day and the 81st anniversary of the founding of the United Nations in a message posted on his NSosyal account. In his message, Head of Communications Duran said: "I celebrate United Nations Day on 24 October and the 81st anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. Amid today’s crises and humanitarian challenges, it is crucial that the United Nations, established to maintain global peace and security, evolve into a more effective and fairer institution in line with its founding principles. The ongoing conflicts in various parts...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received some of the foreign ministers who are in Istanbul for the R4+E3 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, which was also attended by Italy, at Dolmabahçe Presidential Office in Istanbul. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany Johann Wadephul, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Noël Barrot, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of Egypt...