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President Erdoğan, President Tokayev of Kazakhstan talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Kassym-Jomart K. Tokayev of Kazakhstan. The call addressed the Türkiye-Kazakhstan bilateral relations and regional matters.  Extending his congratulations to President Tokayev on the parliamentary elections held in Kazakhstan on August 23, President Erdoğan noted that the high turnout in the elections is a manifestation of the public support for the reforms implemented.  President Erdoğan added that we will continue our efforts to further enhance the Türkiye-Kazakhstan bilateral relations in the period ahead.

Head of Communications Duran speaks at Victory of Manzikert on Its 955th Anniversary panel

Speaking at the “The Victory of Manzikert on Its 955th Anniversary" panel organised by the Directorate of Communications, Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran stated that they had gathered to commemorate the 955th anniversary of the Victory of Manzikert, one of the most significant turning points in Turkish history that opened the gates to Anatolia, and to keep its memory alive. Noting that the Directorate of Communications had sought to commemorate the anniversary of this blessed and auspicious victory with a meaningful work, Duran stated that they had presented to the public the book “The Manzikert Victory: Turkish Prowess in...

Head of Communications Duran: “We will continue to stand by the Syrian people, in all their diversity, in their pursuit of peace and prosperity”

Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a post on his NSosyal account regarding the dissolution of the SDF. In his post, Head of Communications Duran stated: “From the very outset of the Syrian crisis, Türkiye has maintained a principled and resolute stance against attempts by terrorist organisations and external interventions to fragment the country. At the heart of this approach, pursued under the leadership of our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, lies the conviction that Syria’s future must be shaped solely by the will of the Syrian people. At the current juncture, the dissolution of the...

“In this geography, we have no choice but to stand united”

Delivering a speech at the 955th Anniversary Commemoration of the Victory of Manzikert, the Conquest of Anatolia, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that “We have been striving to live with our honor and dignity for a millennium in the world’s most strategic yet challenging region. In this geography, we have no choice but to stand strong, united and together.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended and delivered a speech at the 955th Anniversary Commemoration of the Victory of Manzikert, the Conquest of Anatolia at the Battle of Manzikert Historical National Park. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that ...

“We are extremely determined to leave future generations a country and region free of terror”

Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “There can be no excuse for casting a shadow over the efforts to rid Türkiye of a quarter-century trouble. This is not solely our issue as the government and the alliance. This is an issue of the state. This is a common issue of the 86 million. Our nation also wants this issue to be resolved once and for all. We are extremely determined to resolve this issue and leave future generations a country and region free of terror. Today, I am once again calling upon everyone, regardless of...

President Erdoğan visits Ahlat Seljuk Cemetery

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Ahlat for the 955th anniversary commemorations of the Victory of Manzikert, paid a visit to Ahlat Seljuk Cemetery, which is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Tentative List and the world's largest Turkish-Islamic cemetery. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

“When the terror-free Türkiye process reaches its goal, a new era will begin”

Addressing the 955th anniversary celebrations of the Victory of Manzikert in Ahlat, President Erdoğan said: “We will uphold the sacred legacy of our martyrs and veterans all together, and carry Türkiye to a much stronger future. When the terror-free Türkiye process, which we signaled from Ahlat two years ago, reaches its goal, inshallah, a new era will begin for our nation.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the 955th anniversary celebrations of the Victory of Manzikert in the Ahlat district of Bitlis. “We are working tirelessly to unite the brotherhood of 86 million people...

Message by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the Victory Week of 26 August

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...

Message by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the Anniversary of the Victory of Manzikert

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...