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Head of Communications Duran condemns Israel’s attack in Syria

The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, condemned the Israeli airstrike on Abu al-Duhur Military Airbase in Syria in a message shared on his NSosyal account. In his post, Head of Communications Duran stated: “I strongly condemn the Israeli airstrike on the Abu al-Duhur Military Airbase in the countryside of Idlib, Syria. These attacks targeting Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and infrastructure are part of a continued policy of irresponsible aggression that threatens regional peace and stability. Under the leadership of our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Türkiye will continue to support Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and...

President Erdoğan, President Trump of the U.S. talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Donald J. Trump of the United States. The leaders addressed the Türkiye-U.S. bilateral relations, as well as regional and global developments.  Stressing the importance of making maximum use of diplomacy in the tensions between Iran and the U.S., President Erdoğan expressed Türkiye’s hope for the continuation of the talks, and noted that Türkiye will continue to support peace efforts. President Erdoğan said that we, through the Joint Defence Agreement that we signed with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, demonstrate a strong stance...

President Erdoğan, Prime Minister Burnham of the United Kingdom talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Andy Burnham of the United Kingdom. The two leaders addressed the Türkiye-UK bilateral relations as well as regional and global developments. President Erdoğan congratulated Prime Minister Burnham on his new post, expressing his belief that the relations between the two countries will be further enhanced in the period ahead. Stating that Türkiye and the United Kingdom have made significant progress in cooperation in all the areas, particularly in defence industry, President Erdoğan said the Strategic Partnership Framework Document and the Security and Defence Partnership Document...

President Erdoğan speaks to Al Jazeera

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made remarks on current issues in an interview with Doha-based Al Jazeera Arabic television. Noting that the interview took place on the day marking the 25th anniversary of the AK Party, President Erdoğan said: “Coming together on such a day is truly a special joy for us. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, inshallah, we will go on to celebrate many more quarter-centuries.” Referring to the recently signed security-focused Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, President Erdoğan said: “First of all, the Mecca agreement represented a different kind...

Head of Communications Duran’s message on Pakistan’s Independence Day

The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, extended his congratulations on Pakistan’s Independence Day in a message on his NSosyal account. In his message, Head of Communications Duran stated: “Our friendship with Pakistan transcends borders, while our brotherhood is a strong bond that extends from heart to heart. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the friendly and brotherly people of Pakistan on their Independence Day and wish the people of Pakistan a future filled with peace, tranquillity and prosperity.”

“The accomplishment of our terror-free Türkiye and terror-free region vision is of vital importance”

Speaking at the Gendarmerie and Coast Guard Academy Graduation Ceremony, President Erdoğan said: “It is first and foremost thanks to our martyrs and ghazis that the honor, dignity and sanctity of this august country have not been stained for 1,000 years. It is our top priority to protect their legacy and carry our country to a more prosperous future by writing new epics. In this sense, the accomplishment of our terror-free Türkiye and terror-free region vision is of vital importance.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the Gendarmerie and Coast Guard Academy Graduation Ceremony in Ankara. “We reinforce our...

“The conditions necessary for Gaza’s reconstruction must be created without delay”

Holding a joint press conference with Palestinian President Abbas, President Erdoğan said: “The Gazan people have clearly demonstrated that they are in favor of peace and have a strong will to achieve this. The conditions necessary to launch Gaza’s reconstruction and ensure its security must be created without delay.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine held a joint press conference following their meeting at the Presidential Complex. Stressing that Türkiye will continue to support the Palestinian cause strongly on every platform, President Erdoğan said: “We will endeavor with determination for the...

President Abbas of Palestine at the Presidential Complex

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine, who is paying an official visit to Türkiye, with an official ceremony at the Presidential Complex. Once the two leaders arrived at the ceremonial ground, the national anthems of Türkiye and Palestine were played, and President Abbas inspected the guard of honor. Following the introduction of the delegations, the two leaders posed for the press and headed inside for their bilateral meeting. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

Head of Communications Duran: “President Erdoğan has once again articulated Türkiye’s inclusive vision”

Presidency's Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran commented on President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s interview with Asharq Al-Awsat in a post shared on his NSosyal account. In his post, Head of Communications Duran stated: “President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s interview with Ghassan Charbel, Editor-in-Chief of the London-based newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat, has been published in English and Arabic. In the interview, President Erdoğan once again clearly articulated Türkiye’s strong resolve and inclusive vision for the future of our region. As President Erdoğan emphasised, the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, shaped by the principle that ‘regional issues must...