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Head of Communications Duran reacts to comparison of President Erdoğan with Netanyahu

Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a post on his NSosyal account, reacting to a television broadcast in which President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was compared with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. Highlighting that President Erdoğan is a staunch defender of human values, Duran described the caption displayed on the television channel as “an open insult directed at the Presidency and Türkiye’s foreign policy.” In his post, Duran stated: “Our President has been the strongest voice of the international conscience in the face of the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza and has resolutely defended the...

President Erdoğan in the U.S.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has arrived in New York to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly and hold several meetings. President Erdoğan was welcomed at John F. Kennedy International Airport by Türkiye’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ahmet Yıldız, Türkiye’s Ambassador to the U.S. Sedat Önal and Türkiye’s Consul General in New York Muhittin Ahmet Yazal. First Lady Emine Erdoğan, Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu, Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat, Minister of Foreign...

Head of Communications Duran: “The voice rising from this podium will be that of all oppressed regions”

In a post on his NSocial account, the Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, stated that on September 23, at the United Nations General Assembly, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will be the voice of oppressed regions from Palestine to Africa, from Karabakh to Ukraine. In his message, Head of Communications Duran said: "On September 23, at the United Nations General Assembly, our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will once again give voice to the collective conscience of humanity. The voice rising from this podium will be that of all oppressed regions, from Palestine to Africa, from Karabakh to Ukraine, a cry...

Head of Communications Duran: “Countries that recognise Palestine stand on the right side of history”

The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, declared in a post he shared on his NSosyal account that they welcomed the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia's decision to recognise Palestine as a state. In his statement, Head of Communications Duran said: "We welcome the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia's decision to recognise Palestine as a state. This step is a clear demonstration of the will to uphold international law and universal human values. Countries that denounce Israel's assaults on the innocent Palestinian people in Gaza and recognise Palestine stand on the right side of history. We believe that this development...

Head of Communications Duran: “A world in which the right, rather than the strong, prevails is indeed possible”

The Presidency’s Head of Communications, Duran, sent a video message to the panel on “The Search for Justice in the International System: From Crises to the Reconstruction of Global Order” held by the Directorate of Communications at the Turkevi Centre (Turkish House) in New York on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly. Head of Communications Duran stated that, since its founding in 1945, the United Nations has made important achievements pursuing its core objectives, which are maintaining global peace and security and promoting international cooperation. Highlighting that Türkiye is a staunch supporter and advocate...

“Decisions to recognize Palestine will add momentum to the two-state solution”

Holding a press conference before departing for the U.S. to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Erdoğan said: “What distinguishes the 80th session of the General Assembly from others is that many countries will recognize the State of Palestine. We hope these decisions to recognize Palestine will add momentum to the implementation of the two-state solution.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference at the State Guesthouse of Atatürk Airport in Istanbul before leaving for the U.S. to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. “We...

President Erdoğan’s Statement on Upcoming Meeting with US President Trump

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a statement on his NSosyal account regarding his forthcoming meeting with US President Donald Trump.   In his message, President Erdoğan said:  “In our meeting at the White House with my esteemed counterpart and friend, President Donald Trump of the United States, we will address a broad range of issues with our ally, with whom we maintain comprehensive strategic relations—particularly trade, investment and the defence industry.  I believe that our talks with President Trump will contribute to ending wars and conflicts in our region within the framework of our shared...

“We are the world’s biggest 11th country in defense industry exports”

Speaking at TEKNOFEST Istanbul, President Erdoğan said: “We are writing new success stories with the products and systems we produce by ourselves on land, in the air and at sea. We are the world’s biggest 11th country in defense industry exports. We are among the top three in UAV and UCAV technology. We are one of the 10 countries to launch their own warships, from design to mass production.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at TEKNOFEST Istanbul held at Atatürk Airport.  Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

President Erdoğan to address United Nations General Assembly for 15th time

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will address the United Nations (UN) General Assembly for the 15th time on Tuesday, September 23. In his 14th address to the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly on September 24 last year, President Erdoğan called on the international community to stand against Israel's attacks and said, "I also invite other states that have not yet done so to recognize the State of Palestine as soon as possible and take their place on the right side of history at this very critical period. Creation of an independent, sovereign, and geographically contiguous Palestinian State on the...