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Turkic World meets in Istanbul to strengthen communication

The fourth Meeting of the Ministers and High Officials in Charge of Media and Information of the Organization of Turkic States (OTC) will be held in Istanbul tomorrow and hosted by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications. The ninth meeting of the Working Group on Cooperation in the Fields of Media and Information will be held today as part of the programme aimed at improving the cooperation of Turkic states in the field of media and communication. The Fourth Meeting of the Ministers and High Officials in Charge of Media and Information of the Organization of Turkic States will...

“It is our primary duty to ensure that all our citizens benefit equally from opportunities”

Speaking at a ceremony held for the distribution of sports equipment to special education institutions, President Erdoğan said: “It is our primary duty to ensure that all our citizens benefit equally from means and opportunities. With this sensitivity, we attach great importance to our disabled brothers and sisters ─ just as we do for each and every one of our 85 million citizens ─ joining life as equal individuals without any difficulty or problem. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke at a ceremony held at Beştepe Nation’s Convention and Culture Center for the distribution of sports equipment to special education...

Director of Communications Altun speaks at the “TRT Français Digital Channel Launch Event”

"Today, we are faced with the dominance and hegemony of a handful of media companies in the international arena. TRT's current initiative is an objection to this international hegemony, an exit, and an effort to create an alternative." In his speech at the "TRT Français Digital Channel Launch Event" held at Atakule Event Hall to mark the TRT Français Digital Channel launch, Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun expressed his pleasure at being present to witness such an important event. Stating that TRT, which has been on a 58-year journey, is one of the most important...

Director of Communications Altun condemns killing of Al Jazeera reporter

"I call for a proper, transparent, and swift investigation into this incident and for those responsible to be brought to justice" The Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun called for a proper, transparent and swift investigation into the killing of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Aqla and for those responsible to be brought to justice. Director of Communications Altun condemned the killing of Palestinian journalist Aqla by fire from Israeli soldiers while covering the raid by Israeli forces in Jenin refugee camp in occupied West Bank. Stating that he is deeply saddened by the news of Aqla’s killing,...

“We have successfully overcome many challenges thanks to our development infrastructure”

Addressing AK Party’s provincial heads, President Erdoğan said: “Thanks to the democracy and development infrastructure we have built in our country over the past 20 years, we have successfully overcome many challenges.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at a meeting of the party’s provincial heads in Ankara. Drawing attention to the 2023 elections, President Erdoğan said the elections would be held during a period when the administrative and economic systems in the world were being shaken to the core by global crises, and that this great shock, whose...

Director of Communications delivers speech at Local Media Workshop

Director of Communications Altun: "The most recent target of the systematic disinformation and social engineering campaigns we have been exposed to has been our country's migrant policy. As a state and a nation, we will not allow attempts to acquire political interests through malicious intentions in a manner that is contrary to humanitarian and conscientious values." Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun delivered a speech at the Local Media Workshop co-organized by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications and the Anatolia Broadcasting Association in the Presidency's Directorate of Communications' Conference Hall. In his remarks, Director of Communications Altun underlined that the...

“Joint Statement on Enhanced Strategic Partnership between Türkiye and Kazakhstan” issued

According to the statement, the Parties agreed to firmly combat all forms of terrorism and extremism, strengthen the fight against all structures that pose a threat to the national security of the two countries, and enhance cooperation through dialogue mechanisms in the field of defense and security. The Joint Statement signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan noted that the Parties have decided to elevate the relations between the two countries to the level of an “enhanced strategic partnership”. The Joint Statement on Enhanced Strategic Partnership signed following the meetings chaired by President...

International Young Communicators Forum ends in Antalya

“Stratcom Youth: International Young Communicators Forum,” organised in Antalya by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, ended. More than 100 communication faculty students from 42 universities in 13 countries participated in the forum held at the Antalya Training and Social Facility of the Foundation for Strengthening the Organization of Justice. In her presentation at the “Career in the field of Communication” session, Anadolu Agency Analysis News Editor Zeliha Eliaçık stated that despite her proficiency in three foreign languages, she favoured producing information and nesting in knowledge over specialising in commerce. Eliaçık stated that a...

“Türkiye and Kazakhstan are two brotherly countries with long-standing relations”

Holding a joint press conference with President Tokayev of Kazakhstan, President Erdoğan said: “Türkiye and Kazakhstan, which draw strength from their shared history, language, religion and culture, are two brotherly countries with long-standing relations.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Kassym-Jomart K. Tokayev of Kazakhstan held a joint press conference following their meeting at the Presidential Complex. Pointing out that the visit was President Tokayev’s first-ever state visit to Türkiye, President Erdoğan noted that the two countries were marking the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. “We have elevated our cooperation to the ...