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Head of Communications Duran’s statement on President Erdoğan’s visit to Kyrgyzstan

Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a post on his NSosyal account regarding President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's visit to Kyrgyzstan. In his message, Head of Communications Duran stated the following: “President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will visit Bishkek on 31 August–1 September 2026 to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit, at the invitation of President Sadyr Japarov of the Kyrgyz Republic. During the visit, President Erdoğan will address the expanded session of the Summit on Tuesday, 1 September, and hold bilateral meetings with participating leaders.”

“Our army is at its strongest today”

Speaking at the National Defense University War Colleges Commencement and Flag Handover Ceremony, President Erdoğan said: “Praise be to Allah, our army is at its strongest today. The prestige of our National Defense University is growing year by year on a global scale. In the defense industry, we are capable of producing critical systems such as for land, air, sea and space through our own capabilities.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the National Defense University War Colleges Commencement and Flag Handover Ceremony. Extending his get-well wishes to the Turkish nation and the Turkish Cypriot people...

Head of Communications Duran issues statement on passenger ship sinking in TRNC

The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a message on his NSosyal account regarding the ship accident in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).  In his post, Head of Communications Duran stated:  “We are all deeply saddened by the developments concerning the passenger ship that took on water and sank off the coast of Girne (Kyrenia). As part of the search and rescue operations carried out in coordination between the relevant institutions of the TRNC and the Republic of Türkiye, and thanks to the swift response of the teams, the vast majority of the passengers...

President Erdoğan receives Victory Day congratulations

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received congratulations from top state officials and chiefs of foreign missions at the Presidential Complex on the occasion of the August 30 Victory Day. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

President Erdoğan attends Victory Day ceremony at Anıtkabir

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended a ceremony held at Anıtkabir (Atatürk's mausoleum) on the August 30 Victory and Turkish Armed Forces Day. After President Erdoğan laid a wreath at the mausoleum, a minute of silence was observed and the Turkish National Anthem, the Independence March, was sung. Proceeding to the Misak-ı Milli Tower, President Erdoğan wrote in the Anıtkabir memorial book the following: “August Atatürk; Today, we as a nation are celebrating with pride the 104th anniversary of the Great Victory. I remember with gratitude Your Excellency, the esteemed members of our Grand...

“Türkiye is firmly advancing towards its goals”

In a message on August 30 Victory Day, President Erdoğan said: “With the inspiration and self-confidence it draws from its history, Türkiye is firmly advancing towards its goals with the success stories it writes in every area from energy to defense industry, science and technology to foreign policy. At a time when wars, conflicts, crises and political uncertainties are on the rise across the world, particularly in our region, Türkiye stands out with its principled and steadfast policies centered on humanitarian values.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a message on August 30 Victory Day. “Türkiye stands out...

Head of Communications Duran’s statement on the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ allegations against President Erdoğan

The Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, issued a message regarding the statements by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs targeting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. In his message shared on his NSosyal account, Head of Communications Duran stated: "The statement by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs targeting our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is a telling example of an approach that resorts to slander and propaganda rather than confronting the facts. As they have always done, they seek to hide behind the concept of “antisemitism” in an attempt to obscure their aggression, the genocide they have committed,...

“The genocidal ideology known as Zionism targets everyone who defends humanitarian values”

Speaking at the “Mawlid al-Nabi Week” Event, President Erdoğan said: “Israel’s current war-obsessed government is resorting to every kind of provocations to destabilize the entire region, starting from its neighbors. The radical, occupying and genocidal ideology known as Zionism not only threatens the peace of its neighbors, but also targets everyone who defends regional peace and humanitarian values.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the “Mawlid al-Nabi Week” Event in Istanbul. “Israel’s war-obsessed government is resorting to every kind of provocations to destabilize the entire region” Stressing that the majority of the regions, extending...

Head of Communications Duran: “We are showcasing our nation’s ability to create its own narratives”

The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, addressed the "Global Narrative of the Türkiye Brand: Turkish TV Series" event hosted by the Directorate of Communications. Head of Communications Duran stated that the history of stories is at the heart of human history and that while the medium of narrative has changed on the journey from the Epic of Gilgamesh inscribed on Sumerian clay tablets to today's screens, humanity's need to tell its own story and that of the world has remained constant. Head of Communications Duran pointed out that, when looking at the current nature of the international system,...