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Head of Communications Duran addresses opening of “Turkic World Dialogue Forum”

Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, delivered a speech at the opening of the Turkic World Dialogue Forum, organised by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications in Ankara. Head of Communications Duran began his speech by saying: "It is a great honour to join you today for the opening of the Turkic World Dialogue Forum, which we have organised under the theme “From Ideas to Dialogue, Onwards. As we celebrate the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of our Republic, it is a source of great pride for us to host you here in our capital, Ankara." Emphasising that the Turks...

“We are brothers from time immemorial and for all eternity”

Speaking at the 13th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States, President Erdoğan said: “There is no place for division, discord, or conflict in the family portrait of the Turkic world. We all stand as one and united, and, inshallah, we are brothers from time immemorial and for all eternity.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed leaders at the 13th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), held in Ankara under the theme of “Turkic Century: Unity in Language, Thought and Deed”. “There is...

13th OTS Summit kicks off in Ankara

The 13th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States, hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has kicked off at Beştepe Nation’s Exhibition Hall under the theme of “Turkic Century: Unity in Language, Thought and Deed”. After welcoming participating heads of state and government, President Erdoğan posed for a family photo with President Kassym-Jomart K. Tokayev of Kazakhstan, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan, President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Ceyhun Bayramov as well as President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan, President Tufan Erhürman of...

“The Republic of Türkiye continues to race from success to success”

Speaking at the official dinner held on the occasion of the 29 October Republic Day and the 13th OTS Summit with the participation of visiting heads of state and government, President Erdoğan said: “The Republic of Türkiye, the shared legacy and the shared roof of the 86 million, continues to race from success to success with the great accomplishments we have achieved in all areas.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the official dinner held at Beştepe Nation’s Exhibition Hall on the occasion of the 29 October Republic Day and the 13th Summit of the Organization...

President Erdoğan, US President Trump talk over phone

President Donald J. Trump of the U.S. called President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in regard to the Summit of the Organization of Turkic States during a dinner attended by leaders on the occasion of October 29 Republic Day. President Erdoğan conveyed the greetings of the leaders, who attended the dinner, to President Trump. President Erdoğan stated that the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States will be held in Ankara, where decisions will be made to advance our Organization, which has become a beacon of stability and security in Central Asia with a population exceeding 200 million. President...

President Erdoğan attends opening of Turkic States Civilization Park

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his accompanying delegation attended the opening of the Turkic States Civilization Park on the sidelines of the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States. President Erdoğan planted pine saplings at the Park with President Kassym-Jomart K. Tokayev of Kazakhstan, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan, President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan, President Tufan Erhürman of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Ceyhun Bayramov and OTS Secretary General Kubanychbek Omuraliev. Following the performance of the Ministry of National Defense Mehter Band and...

Head of Communications Duran shares message on OTS Ankara Summit

Presidency’s Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran shared a message on his NSosyal account regarding the Ankara Summit of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS). In his post, Head of Communications Duran stated: “The Turkic world is a vast geography of brotherhood, rooted in a shared historical memory and bound together for centuries by language, culture and a common civilisational heritage. Today, these deep-rooted ties are being transformed into a shared will, solidarity and tangible cooperation under the umbrella of the Organisation of Turkic States. The 2026 OTS Ankara Summit is an important expression of our will to shape our common...

President Erdoğan meets with President Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan at the Presidential Complex. The leaders discussed Türkiye-Uzbekistan bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues. During the meeting, President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye would continue to take steps to further advance its relations with Uzbekistan, which are at the level of High-Level Strategic Cooperation, in many areas, particularly trade, investment, mining, transport and the defence industry. Expressing his belief that the Organisation of Turkic States would continue on its path, growing stronger through new cooperation initiatives, President Erdoğan voiced his hope that...

President Erdoğan receives Republic Day congratulations

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received congratulations at the Presidential Complex on the occasion of the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye