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Director of Communications Altun responds to the attack on the Azerbaijan Embassy in Tehran

Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun condemned the attack on the Azerbaijani Embassy in Tehran. Director of Communications Altun shared a post on his social media account regarding the attack that resulted in one fatality and two injuries. Director of Communications Altun stated that he strongly condemned the attack and added, "I wish Allah's mercy upon our martyred brother, my condolences to his family and the brotherly people of Azerbaijan, and a speedy recovery for those who were injured. Condolences, Azerbaijan."

Digital display of “One Year to a Century” by the Directorate of Communications

The Presidency's Directorate of Communications opened the Digital Experience Area in Üsküdar as part of the "One Year to a Century" project, which focuses on Türkiye's breakthroughs from the past to the future digitally on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Republic and the Century of Türkiye. As part of the "One Year to a Century" project, a Digital Experience Area was established in Üsküdar Square. Ece Baban, the project manager, told reporters that with the project, they embarked on a historical journey about what has occurred in fields such as...

“Illa Hû Mevlevî Recitation” held in commemoration of the 750th anniversary of Mevlânâ‘s passing

The "Illa Hû Mevlevî Recitation" was organised by the Directorate of Communications and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to commemorate the 750th anniversary of Mevlânâ's passing. The event was held in the CSO Ada Ankara Main Hall following the issuing of the circular declaring this year to be the "Year of Mevlânâ." "Hüzzâm Mevlevî Âyin-i Şerifi" of Hammâmîzâde İsmail Dede Efendi was performed as part of the programme commemorating the 750th anniversary of Mevlânâ's passing, which was organised by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications and the Ministry of Culture...

President Erdoğan meets with Moldovan Parliament President Grosu

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Parliament President Igor Grosu of Moldova at the Presidential Complex. Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (GNAT) Mustafa Şentop was also present at the meeting. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/142652/president-erdogan-meets-with-moldovan-parliament-president-grosu

President Erdoğan receives IKRG President Barzani

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received President Nechirvan Barzani of the Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (IKRG) at the Presidential Complex. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/142649/president-erdogan-receives-ikrg-president-barzani

President Erdoğan receives Palestinian siblings wounded in Gaza

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Palestinian siblings Rahaf and Mohammed Khalil Salman, who were wounded in Gaza and went through treatment in Türkiye. Rahaf, an 11-year-old Palestinian girl, and her 13-year-old brother, Mohammed Khalil, were wounded on August 6, 2022, by shrapnel from an Israeli missile that fell on Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip. The Palestinian siblings, who were flown to Türkiye by the Ministry of Health's ambulance plane on President Erdogan's instructions on August 18, 2022, went through treatment in Ankara City Hospital.

Director of Communications Altun’s remarks for MUSİAD Çerçeve Magazine

Presidency's Director of Communications Altun stated, "In an age of global chaos, Türkiye, as a stabilising power, is also the defender of rights, law and truth in the communication sphere." Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun made remarks regarding the fight against disinformation through communication activities during the Century of Türkiye to the Çerçeve magazine published by Independent Industrialists and Businessmen's Association (MUSİAD). Director of Communications Altun stressed that the new media had the potential to both positively and negatively affect wider audiences in much less time than traditional media and stated that disinformation and manipulation...

Statement by National Security Council

The National Security Council (NCS) meeting, presided over by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has concluded. A statement was issued following the three-hour and forty-minute meeting at the Presidential Complex. According to the statement, political, military, and economic developments significant for national security in 2022 were evaluated in all aspects during the meeting, along with potential issues to be faced in 2023, efforts to be undertaken, and measures to be implemented within this framework. It was noted that the Council was informed about the operations conducted with determination, resolve, and success against all types of threats and dangers against national security, unity...