Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, stated in a post on his NSosyal account that the messages of peace and justice delivered by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during his meeting with Pope Leo XIV, Head of the Vatican City State, resonated across both the Turkish–Islamic world and the Christian geography. In his statement, Head of Communications Duran said: “During President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s meeting with Pope Leo XIV, Head of the Vatican City State, who is paying an official visit to our country, Türkiye–Vatican relations and matters concerning the common conscience of humanity,...
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Delivering remarks following his meeting with Pope Leo XIV, President Erdoğan said: “As the family of humanity, our biggest debt to the Palestinian people is justice, and the way to pay this debt is to immediately implement the two-state solution vision based on the 1967 borders. To this end, firstly, the ceasefire reached in Gaza should be strengthened, the security of civilians should be ensured, and humanitarian aid supplies should be uninterruptedly delivered to Gaza.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Pope Leo XIV, Head of the State of Vatican City, delivered remarks at the Nation’s Library following their...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed Pope Leo XIV, Head of the State of Vatican City, who is paying an official visit to Türkiye, with an official ceremony at the Presidential Complex. Once President Erdoğan and Pope Leo XIV arrived at the ceremonial ground, the national anthem of Türkiye and the anthem of the State of Vatican City were played, and Pope Leo XIV inspected the guard of honor. Following the introduction of the delegations, President Erdoğan and Pope Leo XIV posed for the press and headed inside for their tête-à-tête and the...
The National Security Council convened on November 26, 2025, under the chairmanship of the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the meeting; 1. The Council was briefed on the activities carried out with determination, resolve, and success at home and abroad against all types of threats and dangers to our national unity and solidarity, as well as our survival, including the terrorist organisations PKK/KCK-PYD/YPG, FETO, and DAESH, along with recent international developments. 2. In line with the goal of a ‘Terror-Free Türkiye,’ the meeting reviewed the multifaceted efforts aimed at bringing terrorism to a full...
Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a post on his NSosyal account regarding the presentation of the “WHO Europe Award” to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. In his post, Head of Communications Duran said: "At the 11th Turkish Medical World Congress and the TUSEB Aziz Sancar Science, Service and Incentive Awards Ceremony, our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was presented with the ‘WHO Europe Award’. This highly meaningful award was conferred by the WHO Regional Director for Europe, Dr Hans Kluge, in recognition of our President’s extraordinary humanitarian efforts for the people of Palestine, his...
Speaking at the 11th Turkish Medical World Congress and TÜSEB Aziz Sancar Science, Service and Incentive Awards Ceremony, President Erdoğan said: “The healthcare system we have established, especially our city hospitals, is followed with interest by numerous countries around the world. Thanks to our robust healthcare infrastructure, we have become a country capable of providing healthcare services in various branches not only to citizens of countries in our region but also on a global scale, particularly to European countries.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the 11th Turkish Medical World Congress and TÜSEB...
The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a post on his NSosyal account regarding the Head of the Vatican City State, Pope Leo XIV's visit to Ankara. In his post, Head of Communications Duran said: "Head of the Vatican City State and the spiritual leader of the Catholic world, Pope Leo XIV, will pay an official visit to our country between November 27 and 30, 2025, in response to the invitation extended by our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The upcoming talks will address Türkiye-Vatican relations, as well as current regional and global developments, particularly concerning Palestine."
The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a post on his social media account regarding the online meeting of the Leaders' Summit of the Coalition of the Willing on Ukraine, which was attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. In his post, Head of Communications Duran stated: “President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the virtual meeting of the Leaders’ Summit of the Coalition of the Willing on Ukraine. The meeting addressed the latest developments in the Ukraine–Russia War, the steps taken toward ending the war, and ongoing efforts to achieve peace. During the meeting, our President underlined...
Speaking at an event held for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, President Erdoğan said: “I would like it to be known that I, as both the President of Türkiye and the father of two daughters, just as has been the case so far, will spearhead the efforts to eliminate violence against women and children from now on as well. Violence against human, the noblest creature, particularly against women and children is a crime against humanity, a betrayal to humanity.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at an event held for the...