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President Erdoğan, US President Trump talk over phone

President Donald J. Trump of the U.S. called President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in regard to the Summit of the Organization of Turkic States during a dinner attended by leaders on the occasion of October 29 Republic Day. President Erdoğan conveyed the greetings of the leaders, who attended the dinner, to President Trump. President Erdoğan stated that the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States will be held in Ankara, where decisions will be made to advance our Organization, which has become a beacon of stability and security in Central Asia with a population exceeding 200 million. President...

President Erdoğan attends opening of Turkic States Civilization Park

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his accompanying delegation attended the opening of the Turkic States Civilization Park on the sidelines of the 13th Summit of the Organization of Turkic States. President Erdoğan planted pine saplings at the Park with President Kassym-Jomart K. Tokayev of Kazakhstan, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan, President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan, President Tufan Erhürman of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Ceyhun Bayramov and OTS Secretary General Kubanychbek Omuraliev. Following the performance of the Ministry of National Defense Mehter Band and...

Head of Communications Duran shares message on OTS Ankara Summit

Presidency’s Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran shared a message on his NSosyal account regarding the Ankara Summit of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS). In his post, Head of Communications Duran stated: “The Turkic world is a vast geography of brotherhood, rooted in a shared historical memory and bound together for centuries by language, culture and a common civilisational heritage. Today, these deep-rooted ties are being transformed into a shared will, solidarity and tangible cooperation under the umbrella of the Organisation of Turkic States. The 2026 OTS Ankara Summit is an important expression of our will to shape our common...

President Erdoğan meets with President Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan at the Presidential Complex. The leaders discussed Türkiye-Uzbekistan bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues. During the meeting, President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye would continue to take steps to further advance its relations with Uzbekistan, which are at the level of High-Level Strategic Cooperation, in many areas, particularly trade, investment, mining, transport and the defence industry. Expressing his belief that the Organisation of Turkic States would continue on its path, growing stronger through new cooperation initiatives, President Erdoğan voiced his hope that...

President Erdoğan receives Republic Day congratulations

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received congratulations at the Presidential Complex on the occasion of the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

Head of Communications Duran meets Kazakhstan’s Minister of Culture and Information Kyrykbayev

Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a post on his NSosyal account regarding a visit by Arman Kyrykbayev, Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who is visiting our country for the 13th Summit of the Organisation of Turkic States, at the Directorate of Communications. In his post, Head of Communications Duran stated: "I met with H.E. Arman Kyrykbayev, Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who is visiting our country for the 13th Summit of the Organisation of Turkic States, at the Directorate of Communications. During our meeting, we discussed...

Head of Communications Duran issues Republic Day message

Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran celebrated Republic Day on 29 October in a post on his NSosyal account, marking the 103rd anniversary of the Republic's proclamation. In his message, Head of Communications Duran said: “29 October 1923 marks one of the most significant turning points in our history, when our beloved nation, standing firm in defence of its independence and future, crowned its struggle for independence with the triumph of the national will. Today, we celebrate the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of our Republic, with immense pride, excitement, and enthusiasm. Under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Türkiye is...

President Erdoğan at Anıtkabir

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the ceremony, held at Anıtkabir (Atatürk’s Mausoleum) on the occasion of the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic. Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye Numan Kurtulmuş, Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz, Chairman of the New Party Özgür Özel, Chairman of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) Devlet Bahçeli, Chairman of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, Chairman of the Good (IYI) Party Müsavat Dervişoğlu, members of the Presidential Cabinet, presidents of high courts, Chief of General Staff...

President Erdoğan’s Message on 29 October Republic Day

Following is the message President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued on 29 October Republic Day:  “My dear citizens, Our esteemed guests, I salute you all with my most heartfelt feelings, affection and respect. Today, we are celebrating the 103rd foundation anniversary of our Republic with great pride and enthusiasm.  I congratulate our august nation, our Turkish Cypriot brothers and sisters, and all our citizens living abroad on the 29 October Republic Day.  I extend my most sincere gratitude to our esteemed guests sharing our joy and enthusiasm in our foreign missions.  I also embrace with affection all our...