Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun answered the questions of Italian newspaper Il Messaggero ahead of the third Intergovernmental Summit to be held between Türkiye and Italy on July 5, and noted, “There are certain players that believe that they could benefit from the war dragging on for as long as possible. Türkiye has never been such a country. Nor will we be like that in the future. We must believe in peace and strive for peace.” Upon the question, “Türkiye has strived a lot to ensure peace in Ukraine. Do you think it is still possible for the...
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Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "We will mobilise all our available resources to ensure that this year's July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Commemoration Events reflect the spirit of July 15." In a post on his Twitter account, Director of Communications Altun stated, "We will mobilise all our available resources to ensure that this year's July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Commemoration Events reflect the spirit of July 15. Our institutional identity, developed with the concept of 'Türkiye Forever', can be accessed at the following address: https://kurumsal.15temmuz.gov.tr/15-temmuz-kurumsal-kimlik-klavuzu-2022.html "
President Erdoğan will represent Türkiye at the summit to be held on June 28-30 in Madrid, the capital of Spain, to discuss the developments related to Russia's war on Ukraine and to adopt NATO's new strategic concept. The summit will begin on June 28 with a dinner hosted by King Felipe VI of Spain for leaders. Ukraine and Russia will be discussed in the first session on June 29. The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, will also participate in this session and address the leaders via video conference. On the same day, in the afternoon session, the development of partnership relations...
The call addressed issues concerning Sweden’s application for NATO membership. President Erdoğan reiterated that Sweden should take steps regarding such fundamental matters as combatting terrorism which was of importance to Türkiye. Stating that Sweden should make concrete changes in its attitude towards PKK/PYD/YPG terrorist organization, President Erdoğan noted that in this regard no tangible action aimed at addressing Türkiye’s concerns was seen to have been taken by Sweden. President Erdoğan voiced Türkiye’s expectation for the lifting of weapon embargo and legal and de facto restrictions in defense industry as...
The call addressed the issues concerning Sweden and Finland’s application for NATO membership. President Erdoğan underscored that Sweden and Finland should take concrete and sincere steps against PKK/PYD/YPG terrorist organization. President Erdoğan stressed that Sweden and Finland must lift embargoes and similar restrictions against Türkiye in defense industry export, and pledge not to resort to such actions in the future.
Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun: "Despite numerous irresponsible moves taken by Greece against Türkiye, Türkiye is dedicated to finding solutions through diplomacy and dialogue." In his article published in Al Jazeera, Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun evaluated the recent tension in the Aegean due to the moves taken by Greece. Noting that we have witnessed the provocative and unhelpful actions of Greece in the Aegean Sea in recent months, Director of Communications Altun said, "We have seen this film before in various ways." Pointing out that Greece frequently escalates tensions by making unjustifiable claims contrary to international...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan paid a visit to the firefighting coordination center in Muğla’s district of Marmaris. Making a speech at the center, President Erdoğan noted that the wildfires were taken under control, with afforestation works set to begin soon in areas affected by the fires. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/138492/president-erdogan-visits-firefighting-coordination-center-in-marmaris
Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun: “In line with the ideals of global peace, welfare and justice, the UN must be restructured in line with the call for “a fairer world is possible.” Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun sent a video message to the panel titled “United Nations Security Council Reform: A New Approach to Reconstructing the International Order”, organised by the Directorate of Communications in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. Recalling that the United Nations was established in 1945 by 51 countries, including Türkiye as a founding member, in an effort to prevent future wars of this magnitude...
A panel titled " United Nations (UN) Security Council Reform: A New Approach to Reconstructing the International Order" was held by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. Presidency’s Deputy Director of Communications, Çağatay Özdemir (PhD), Head of Public Diplomacy Department of the Directorate of Communications, Oğuz Güner, Türkiye’s Ambassador to Buenos Aires, Şefik Vural Altay, and many foreign mission representatives and guests attended the panel which was held at Palacio Duhau -Park Hyatt Buenos Aires Hotel. Moderated by SETA Foundation Washington Research Director, Assoc. Prof. Kılıç Buğra...