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...
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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...
The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, issued a message condemning the report prepared by the European Parliament, which fails to reflect the realities of Türkiye. In a post on his NSosyal account, Head of Communications Duran stated the following: "We strongly reject the European Parliament’s report, which was prepared on the basis of ideological approaches and distorted information and fails to reflect the realities of Türkiye. The unfounded and inequitable assessments regarding the Blue Homeland doctrine, the support extended to Greece’s maximalist claims, and the partisan stance adopted on the Cyprus issue clearly demonstrate the...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received the Ambassadors of the EU Delegation, Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia and Mongolia at the Presidential Complex. At the reception, Ambassador Aivo Orav of EU, Ambassador Sukjong Boo of Korea, Ambassador Mohammad Marzouq Al-Shabo of Kuwait, Ambassador Adlan Mohd Shaffieq of Malaysia and Ambassador Ochir Lkhagvasuren of Mongolia presented their letters of credence to President Erdoğan. The ambassadors, who introduced the members of their embassies and family members, also posed for a commemorative photograph with President Erdoğan. Later, President Erdoğan held separate individual meetings with the ambassadors.
Presidency's Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran issued a message on the occasion of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed on 17 June. In his message shared on his NSosyal account, Head of Communications Duran stated: “Soil and water are among the most valuable legacies we will leave to the future. Desertification and drought, on the other hand, are common challenges that threaten not only the environment but also production, food security, and our future. On the occasion of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought on 17 June, we once again reaffirm the importance of protecting our...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Orthodox Patriarch of Fener Bartholomew at the Presidential Complex. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Vice President Inmaculada Montalbán Huertas of the Constitutional Court of Spain at the Presidential Complex. President of the Constitutional Court Kadir Özkaya was also present at the meeting. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
Speaking at the opening of the İstanbul Photo Awards 2026 exhibition, held at the AAtölye Exhibition Hall of the Anadolu Agency (AA), Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, drew attention to the power of photography to capture a wide range of emotions within a single frame and underscored its indispensable place in human life. Stating that they were gathered on a platform that duly recognises the value of photojournalism and visual memory, Head of Communications Duran thanked AA Director General Serdar Karagöz and all those involved in organising the event. Noting that AA, with its more than 10...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan extended his congratulations to the Islamic world on the occasion of the Hijri New Year in a message shared on his NSosyal account. In his message, President Erdoğan stated: “I wish that the year 1448 of the Hijri calendar may be a means of blessings for our nation and the Islamic world, and I pray that the new year will bring peace and tranquillity to all humanity. May our new Hijri year be blessed.” Meanwhile, the Presidency’s Director of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, also conveyed his congratulations to the Islamic world...