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Head of Communications Duran Marks Father’s Day

Presidency’s Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran celebrated Father’s Day in a message shared on his NSosyal account. In his post, Head of Communications Duran stated: “Fathers, a child’s first heroes and safest harbours, are among those who play the greatest role in raising generations through their character, guidance, and self-sacrifice I extend my heartfelt Father’s Day wishes to all our fathers who shoulder life’s burdens, work tirelessly for the well-being of their families and often express their love not through words but through their dedication and selfless efforts. I wish health and peace to all...

President Erdoğan attends TÜRGEV’s 30th Foundation Anniversary Event

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and First Lady Emine Erdoğan attended the 30th Foundation Anniversary Event of the Youth and Education Service Foundation of Türkiye (TÜRGEV) at Haliç Congress Center in Istanbul. Delivering a speech at the event, President Erdoğan said: “Institutions that support the society and carry it to the future, first and foremost family, are being targeted by certain circles. Likewise, these very circles are also working to inject into young minds deviancies such as LGBT that are incompatible with human nature, as well as similar ideas and ideologies. Concurrently, artificial intelligence and digital...

President Erdoğan meets with President Nicușor Dan of Romania

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Nicușor Dan of Romania at Istanbul Shipyard Command. The leaders discussed Türkiye–Romania bilateral relations, as well as regional and global developments. During the meeting, President Erdoğan noted that Türkiye attaches great importance to cooperation between the two countries across a wide range of fields, particularly trade, defence and security, and will continue to take steps to further strengthen bilateral relations. Emphasising the importance Türkiye attaches to close cooperation with Romania on matters concerning the Black Sea, our President underlined that Türkiye is carrying out meticulous...

“Defense industry constitutes the engine of our vision of a great and strong Türkiye”

Speaking at a vessel delivery ceremony at Istanbul Shipyard Command, President Erdoğan said: “We are right in the middle of an extremely chaotic era when those, who are not strong on the ground, cannot find themselves a place at the table, what is more, find themselves on the menu. Türkiye is one of the countries that have realized the spirit of this new era at a very early stage, and analyzed it in the most accurate manner. Defense industry constitutes the engine of our vision of a great and strong Türkiye. We have made significant progress over...

Head of Communications Duran’s message on World Refugee Day

The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a post on his NSosyal account on the occasion of 20 June World Refugee Day. In the post, Head of Communications Duran said: "On World Refugee Day, we once again call attention to the plight of millions of people who have been forced to flee the countries where they were born and raised in the midst of war, conflict, and oppression. The tragedy unfolding in Gaza today is being etched into memory as one of the gravest examples of forced displacement and the humanitarian suffering endured by innocent civilians. The cries of civilians,...

President Erdoğan receives Prime Minister Wong of Singapore

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore at Dolmabahçe Presidential Office in Istanbul. President Erdoğan welcomed Prime Minister Wong with an official ceremony, following which the two proceeded to their tête-à-tête and the meeting between delegations. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan and Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek were also present at the meeting. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

“We will continue to make the investments worthy of Istanbul”

Speaking at the Opening Ceremony of Halkalı-Istanbul Airport Metro Line, President Erdoğan said: “We are determined not to leave Istanbul to its fate. We will not allow Istanbul to get overwhelmed by the tangle of problems, particularly traffic. We will continue to make the investments worthy of Istanbul, the apple of the world’s eye.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the Opening Ceremony of Halkalı-Istanbul Airport Metro Line. “Loving this city requires serving it with love. Valuing this city requires putting one stone upon another. Caring about this city requires concerning oneself with...

National Security Council Statement dated June 18, 2026

The National Security Council (NSC) convened on 18 June 2026 under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of Türkiye. During the meeting; 1. The Council has been briefed on the activities that have been 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. The efforts aimed at achieving the objectives of a Terror-Free Türkiye and a Terror-Free Region, which are of...

Head of Communications Duran shares message on Singaporean Prime Minister Wong’s Visit to Türkiye

Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a message on his NSosyal account, stating that Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore will pay a working visit to Türkiye on 19 June 2026. Head of Communications Duran stated the following in his post: "Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore will pay a working visit to Türkiye on 19 June 2026. During the meetings, Türkiye-Singapore relations will be reviewed in all their aspects, with a particular focus on trade and investment, and steps to further enhance cooperation between the two countries will be discussed. An exchange of views on regional and global...