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Addressing the opening ceremony of 563 facilities built by the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works, President Erdoğan said: “We should be more efficient and effective in the use and management of our water resources before they reduce to the depletion limit. I would like to stress the necessity of using our resources more wisely, and note that we expect all our institutions and citizens to exercise utmost vigilance in this regard.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of 563 facilities built by the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works in Ankara. Noting that T�...

Head of Communications of the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a message on his NSocial account on the occasion of World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April. In his message, Head of Communications Duran stated: “Autism is not a deficiency, but a difference that forms the foundation of our social richness. Every individual has a unique language, rhythm, and strengths. Our duty is to understand these differences and grow stronger together. That is why we say: ‘Recognise Early.’ Social awareness should not be limited to a single day; it must evolve into a lasting understanding that enables equal...

Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, issued a statement, condemning the death penalty law adopted in the Israeli Parliament, which would apply solely to Palestinians.  In a post on his NSosyal account, Head of Communications Duran noted:  “I strongly condemn and denounce the death penalty law adopted in the Israeli Parliament, which would apply solely to Palestinians.  This so-called law, which we view as an extension of the genocide carried out against innocent people, is a clear example of oppression that disregards the rule of law, deepens discrimination and injustice, and seeks to legitimise the collective punishment...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Vice President Hussein Al-Sheikh of Palestine at the Presidential Complex. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan was also present at the meeting. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

Speaking at the “Strong Türkiye in Communication with 5G” ceremony, President Erdoğan said: “In today's age of data, political stability, economic independence, military deterrence, and digital sovereignty are inseparable. If you cannot control your airspace to the extent that that you control your borders, or if you cannot protect your cyber homeland and your data, which is an integral part of it, to the extent that you protect your airspace, then there is a very serious vulnerability in your sovereignty.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the “Strong Türkiye in Communication with 5G” ceremony...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Nechirvan Barzani of the Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG). The call addressed the conflicts and the latest developments in the region. President Erdoğan conveyed his sympathies to IKRG President Barzani over the attack on his residence. President Erdoğan said Türkiye is always against such attacks, and that the ongoing conflicts in the region should immediately be stopped.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared a message on his NSosyal account on the occasion of March 30, the International Day of Zero Waste. President Erdoğan stated in his post: “On the occasion of March 30, the International Day of Zero Waste, I would like to express my great satisfaction with the continuous growth and strengthening of the Zero Waste Movement, which we launched in 2017 under the leadership of my esteemed spouse, Emine Erdoğan. Through the Zero Waste Movement, initiated by our country and now transformed into a global environmental initiative, a total of 90 million tons of waste has been...

Presidency's Head of Communications Duran offered his insights regarding the fifth Strategic Communication Summit (STRATCOM 2026), held in İstanbul on 27–28 March. In a post he shared on his NSosyal account, Head of Communications Duran noted: "It is with pride that we mark the successful conclusion of the fifth International Strategic Communication Summit (STRATCOM 2026), themed ‘Disruption in the International System: Crises, Narratives, and Search for Order’, following two days of intensive and productive panel discussions. I would like to express my heartfelt pleasure at hosting this significant gathering and welcoming such a distinguished selection of international participants on behalf of the Directorate...

Presidency's Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran delivered remarks at the closing session titled “Forward-Looking Perspectives: Order in the New International System” of the International Strategic Communication Summit (STRATCOM), convened by the Directorate of Communications under the theme “Disruption in the International System: Crises, Narratives, and Search for Order.” Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran stated that, over the past two days, they concluded STRATCOM 2026 with insightful, thought-provoking, and highly productive discussions that have shed light on the most pressing and critical issues of our time. Expressing his profound satisfaction, on behalf of the Directorate of Communications, in hosting this significant gathering...