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Head of Communications Duran’s statement regarding TRNC President Erhürman’s visit to Ankara

Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran shared a post on his NSosyal account announcing President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Tufan Erhürman will undertake his inaugural overseas visit to our country on November 13, 2025.  In his post, Head of Communications Duran stated: "President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Tufan Erhürman, is scheduled to embark on his inaugural overseas visit to our country on November 13, 2025, following an invitation extended by our President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the upcoming meetings scheduled as part of the visit, recent developments concerning the Cyprus issue will be addressed and...

“We work day and night to make Türkiye one of the most powerful actors of the new century”

Speaking at a commemoration for Atatürk, President Erdoğan said: “From education to agriculture, foreign policy to defense industry, health to economy, we, as the government, work day and night to make Türkiye one of the most powerful actors of the new century.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at a commemoration ceremony held by the Atatürk Supreme Council for Culture, Language and History on the 87th anniversary of Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s passing to eternity. Recalling the statement, “After the victory we won with bayonets through blood and weapons, we will endeavor...

87th anniversary of Atatürk’s passing to eternity

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the commemoration ceremony held at Anıtkabir on the 87th anniversary of the passing of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye. The ceremony at Anıtkabir (Atatürk’s Mausoleum) began as high-ranking state officials walked on the Lion Road. President Erdoğan and other high-ranking officials laid wreaths at Atatürk’s mausoleum and observed a moment of silence at 09:05 a.m. After the national anthem was sung, President Erdoğan wrote the following in the Anıtkabir Special Book at Misak-ı Millî Tower: “August Atatürk, ...

Head of Communications Duran’s message on November 10

The Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a post on his social media account commemorating Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk on the 87th anniversary of his passing. In his post, Head of Communications Duran stated: "I commemorate with respect and mercy Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of our Republic, on the 87th anniversary of his passing. I commemorate with gratitude all our heroes who have fought with immense sacrifice, unwavering faith, and resolute determination for the independence of our homeland and the future of our nation."

President Erdoğan addresses journalists’ questions on return flight from Azerbaijan

President Erdoğan: “The shipment of urgently needed supplies to Gaza is crucial for us. This issue is not just about aid but a matter of humanity. We are closely monitoring this.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed journalists aboard the plane and answered their questions as he returned to Türkiye from Azerbaijan, where he attended the “November 8, Victory Day” ceremony. President Erdoğan expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Azerbaijan on its November 8 Victory Day, commemorating the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for their homeland and extending his gratitude to the veterans. He recalled how five years ago, during...

President Erdoğan meets with President Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Prime Minister Sharif of Pakistan

On the occasion of the "November 8 Victory Day", President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan on the sidelines of the ceremony held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. During the meeting addressing regional and global developments, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, Minister of National Defence Yaşar Güler, and Director of National Intelligence Organisation (MİT) İbrahim Kalın were also in attendance.

Head of Communications Duran marks November 8 Victory Day of Azerbaijan

The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a post on his social media account marking "November 8 Victory Day of Azerbaijan." In his post, Head of Communications Duran noted: "I wholeheartedly commemorate the fifth anniversary of the liberation of Karabakh, the ancient land of Brotherly Azerbaijan. This victory, achieved through showcasing an epic of heroism, is a testament to justice, courage, perseverance, and love for the homeland. On November 8 Victory Day of Azerbaijan, I commemorate with reverence the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for Karabakh’s liberation, and pay tribute to our heroic veterans."

“We see the Karabakh victory as a milestone on the path to lasting peace in the Caucasus”

Addressing Azerbaijan’s Victory Day Ceremony in Baku, President Erdoğan said: “The Karabakh victory not only corrected a grave injustice hurting the consciences, but also paved the way for a new era in our region. The Patriotic War altered the geopolitical balances in Asia and Europe. We neither hold grudges nor allow the recurrence of past sufferings. We, therefore, see this victory not as an end but as a milestone on the path to lasting peace in the Caucasus.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the Victory Day Ceremony in Baku, Azerbaijan. Noting that the Azerbaijani...

President Erdoğan departs for Azerbaijan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has departed for Azerbaijan to attend the ceremony to be held in the capital, Baku, on the occasion of November 8 Victory Day. İstanbul Governor Davut Gül and the AK Party İstanbul Provincial Chairman Abdullah Özdemir, along with other officials, saw off President Erdoğan at the Atatürk Airport State Guesthouse. Accompanying President Erdoğan on his flight to Azerbaijan were Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, Minister of National Defence Yaşar Güler, Director of the National Intelligence Organisation (MİT) İbrahim Kalın, Presidency's Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran, President of...