The Directorate of Communications prepared a special video and an anthem on the occasion of the anniversary of the Preveza Naval Victory. Director of Communications, Fahrettin Altun shared the anthem and video prepared on the occasion of the anniversary of the victory on Twitter. In his post, Altun shared the following lines of the anthem, “Oh world! Listen to me, I am the son of a martyr, of a homeland with the crescent-star, the blood of my ancestors flows through my veins, we die and take lives for the blue homeland.” Arif Nihat Asya’s poem, “Bayrak (Flag)”, recited by...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a statement about Armenia’s attacks against Azerbaijan. Erdoğan shared a post on his Twitter account, saying, “Adding a new one to its attacks against Azerbaijan, Armenia once again showed that it is the biggest threat to peace and tranquillity in the region. The Turkish nation stands by its Azerbaijani brothers and sisters with all its means as it has always been.” President Erdoğan made the following remarks: “The international community, which has failed to give the required and sufficient response to the provocative aggression of Armenia, once...
Making a speech at the opening ceremony of the newly-built factories in Gaziantep, President Erdoğan said: “As the effects of the pandemic wane and things fall back into place, the Turkish economy will continue to break new records. Turkey will come out stronger from the pandemic in many areas, including not only health tourism but also exports, manufacturing, industry and agriculture.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the opening ceremony of the newly-built factories in Gaziantep. “EVEN THOUGH THE PANDEMIC BRINGS ON ADDITIONAL DIFFICULTIES, IT ALSO OPENS NEW WINDOWS OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY” Drawing...
Addressing young participants of the TEKNOFEST 2020, President Erdoğan underlined that there is no reason not to have global achievements in the newly emerging fields of technology such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, cyber security, the internet of things, etc., and said: “Productive minds are the greatest capital of technology, everything else comes after it.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the Aerospace and Technology Festival TEKNOFEST 2020 in Gaziantep. “WE WILL CONTINUE TO STAND BY YOU WITH THE STRONG INFRASTRUCTURE WE HAVE BUILT” Drawing attention to the global achievements of the former participants of the TEKNOFEST, President Erdo...
Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, “Directorate of Communications is the embodiment of strategic communication taking an institutional shape through the vision of our President. If you considered it from such perspective and asked, “What is the most significant function of the Directorate?” I would answer as follows; we are exerting efforts to enhance the Turkey brand and boost our country’s prestige in the international arena.” Altun answered the questions asked by correspondent Hakan Çelik on CNN Türk’s live broadcast. Çelik recalled that it was the first time Altun has been hosted by a television show since...
“We continue to protect our rights and interests in our seas with a strong will and firm belief in line with the awareness that defending our Blue Homeland is vitally important," said President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Erdoğan issued a message in honour of the anniversary of the Preveza Naval Victory and the Naval Forces Day. Stating that the victory gained by the Ottoman navy under the command of Barbaros Kheireddin Pasha against the Christian fleet during the Naval Battle of Preveza in 1538 was one of the most important turning points in the Turkish maritime history, Erdoğan...
Directorate of Communications announced the number of cases, deaths, and discharges in countries affected by coronavirus (Covid-19) throughout the world as of September 25, 2020, 22:15. Directorate of Communications shared a post on its Twitter account, stating that the number of people infected with Covid-19, which broke out in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province in China, exceeded 32 million 643 thousand. The post also provided information regarding the current situation in Turkey, and noted: “Turkey has conducted a total of 9,834,572 tests so far. The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases has reached 311,455 while 7,858 citizens have lost their lives and 273,282 patients have recovered.”
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with Moldovan President Igor Dodon. During the conversation, matters that would enhance Turkey-Moldova relations and strengthen the cooperation were discussed. In the conversation, President Erdoğan expressed their resolution in improving Turkey-Moldova relations in every field, in line with the understanding of strategical partnership.
Concerning the remarks made by Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun noted, "Speaker Pelosi's remarks are made in the context of recent debates about peaceful transfer of power after the US elections in November. We must remind everyone that election results and people’s will are sacred to us.” In a post he shared on his social media account, Altun made remarks regarding Pelosi's statement. Addressing Pelosi, "When was the last time that there was no peaceful transfer of power in Turkey – with the exception of military coups?" asked...