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Head of Communications Duran: “Efforts to raise global awareness of grave humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Gaza have demonstrated that human dignity still endure”

Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, issued a message on his NSosyal account on the safe return of the activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla. In his message Head of Communications Duran stated: "The safe return of the activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, which set out to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, marks an important milestone in the struggle carried out on behalf of humanity’s conscience. The act of piracy committed in international waters and the treatment inflicted upon the activists constitute yet another shameful episode added to the dark record of the Israeli...

“The Turkish military is the most important assurance of regional and global peace”

Speaking at the Efes-2026 Military Exercise, President Erdoğan said: “The Turkish military is the military of peace. The Turkish military is the military of tranquility. The Turkish military is the military of stability. The Turkish military is the most important assurance of regional and global peace, tranquility and stability as well as of the security of its country and nation.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the Efes-2026 Combined, Joint, and Live-Fire Field Exercise in the Seferihisar district of İzmir. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

Head of Communications Duran condemns Israel’s attack against Global Sumud Flotilla

Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, issued a message on his social media account condemning Israel's attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla while it was in international waters. In his message Head of Communications Duran stated: "I strongly condemn the intervention carried out against the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, as well as the aggressive treatment of those on board the flotilla, which had set out to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. The verbal and physical mistreatment of civilians has once again clearly exposed the Israeli administration’s lawless conduct and its disregard for human dignity and universal...

President Erdoğan receives Sudanese PM Idris

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Prime Minister Kamil Idris of Sudan at the Presidential Complex. The meeting addressed Türkiye-Sudan relations as well as regional and global matters. President Erdoğan stated that the aim is to further advance relations between Türkiye and Sudan through ongoing and future efforts. President Erdoğan reaffirmed Türkiye’s strong support for Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Emphasizing that Türkiye continues its efforts to end the conflict in Sudan and restore normalcy, President Erdoğan noted that Türkiye supports diplomatic efforts to establish a ceasefire and launch a...

Head of Communications Duran speaks at National Youth Summit on Combating Disinformation

Presidency's Head of Communications Duran stated, “We have reached a point where the digital world requires us to be aware of many issues, especially disinformation. We will not allow ourselves to be directed by algorithms. We will not unknowingly remain under the domination of digital tutelage. We will produce data." The Presidency's Directorate of Communications hosted the “National Youth Summit on Combating Disinformation” with the participation of Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak. The event, held at the Directorate of Communications, brought together students from across Türkiye who are members of Clubs for Combating Disinformation. ...

“We will continue to make the biggest investment in our youth”

Speaking at a meeting with the youth and national athletes, President Erdoğan said: “Our primary aim is to ensure that you do not experience the difficulties that we experienced, and you do not suffer the hardships that we suffered. As we have done in the past 23.5 years, we will determinedly continue to stand by our youth in every area and make the biggest investment in them.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with the youth and national athletes at the Nation’s Library in Ankara on the occasion of the May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day. ...

President Erdoğan watches Presidential Children’s Orchestra and Choir Concert

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and First Lady Emine Erdoğan watched the concert performed by the Presidential Children’s Orchestra and Choir at Beştepe Nation’s Convention and Culture Center on the occasion of the May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

President Erdoğan,  EU Commission President von der Leyen talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. The call addressed the Türkiye-European Union relations as well as regional and global developments.   President Erdoğan said Türkiye strives for the preservation of ceasefire and establishment of peace in the regional conflicts, and that the Hormuz should be immediately opened.  President Erdoğan stated that Israel wants the conflicts in the region to continue, and maintains its international law violations, including piracy, and that it is crucial to increase international pressure on Israel.  Stressing...

Messages Marking 19 May Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared a message on his NSosyal account on the occasion of the 19 May Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day. In his post, President Erdoğan noted: “I congratulate all our youth on the 19 May Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day, and extend my greetings and affection to all young people living in our country and abroad. I commemorate with respect Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the Commander-in-Chief of the National Struggle, his comrades-in-arms, and the heroic members of our military. I remember with mercy our martyrs who sacrificed their lives...