We celebrate the final week of August as Victory Week, marking the Victory of Manzikert and the Great Offensive’s victorious conclusion. The glorious march begun by our august nation at Manzikert in 1071, following the successes achieved despite all the challenges encountered, was crowned with the establishment of our Republic. This struggle, imbued with resolve, gave our august nation the strength to undertake major initiatives on the path to a bright future; after the proclamation of the Republic, significant steps were taken toward rapid progress and development. The sacrifices made by our forebears to make these lands our...
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I celebrate the 955th anniversary of the Victory of Manzikert, which opened the gates of Anatolia to our august nation. The determination that makes us strong today, reinforces our resolve to confront every challenge that comes our way and enables us to stand as one despite our differences is the present-day reflection of the resolve demonstrated in 1071 and the consciousness that prevailed on that day. For centuries, the spirit of Manzikert has always been a source of inspiration to our august nation. The noble virtues of love, respect, tolerance and solidarity inherited from our forebears are the assurance that...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in a message shared on his NSosyal account, wished for Mawlid al-Nabawi to bring blessings to all humanity. President Erdoğan said in his post: “On the 1,501st anniversary of the birth of our Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), the beloved of our hearts, I commemorate him with the utmost reverence. I pray that Mawlid al-Nabawi may bring blessings to our country, our nation and all humanity.”
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius of Lithuania. The leaders addressed the Türkiye-Lithuania bilateral relations as well as regional and global matters. President Erdoğan wished success to Prime Minister Sinkevičius on his new post, and voiced his belief that the relations between our two countries will grow stronger with each passing day. President Erdoğan noted that it will be beneficial for Türkiye and Lithuania to increase contacts in all spheres, particularly in defense industry, in the period ahead as well. President Erdoğan stated that we, as...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil. The leaders addressed the Türkiye-Brazil bilateral relations, as well as regional and global developments. During the call, President Erdoğan said that it is pleasure to see the relations between the two countries, whose foundations were laid at an advanced level 20 years ago, develop further with each passing day, and expressed that deepening our cooperation in all the areas, particularly in investment, trade and the defense industry, will benefit our countries. President Erdoğan stated that he believed the two countries...
The outrageous ravings of the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office targeting our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, devoid of historical fact and political seriousness, are yet another indication of the helplessness of an administration seeking to evade accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity. This kind of cheap politics by Netanyahu and his associates, which is also intended to give him an electoral advantage, carries no weight whatsoever in his own society, in our region, within the international community or with us. These disgraceful remarks by an administration awaiting accountability before international justice mechanisms over accusations of genocide are...
Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran answered Anadolu Agency’s (AA) questions regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statements targeting Türkiye. In response to the question, "How do you assess Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks targeting Türkiye?" Head of Communications Duran gave the following reply: "The threats and lies Netanyahu voiced in a recent interview regarding Türkiye and Syria are yet another reflection of the Israeli Prime Minister’s growing international isolation, political fears, and delusions. Furthermore, Netanyahu's efforts to mislead the international public by fabricating enemies and threats are no longer effective. For the...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared a message on his NSosyal account on the occasion of World Humanitarian Day. In his message, President Erdoğan stated: “Today is World Humanitarian Day. Drawing strength from our history and the values of our ancient civilisation, we continue to set an example for all on this issue that transcends politics, while maintaining our position as the country that provides the most humanitarian assistance in proportion to its national income. More than 300 million people are deprived of even the most basic necessities and struggle to survive...
In a post on his NSosyal account marking World Humanitarian Day, the Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, noted that the world is going through a period of grave trials that are testing the global conscience. In his message, Head of Communications Duran said: "Today, we find ourselves at a time when the global conscience is tested by grave trials. We are witnessing the devastating human toll in Gaza, where tens of thousands of people, overwhelmingly women and children, have been killed, basic needs remain inaccessible, and humanitarian workers themselves are being targeted. Drawing on the strength of its historical...