The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, addressed members of the press at the International Media Centre as part of the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit to be hosted by Türkiye at the Presidential Complex. Stating that they would be delighted to welcome both international and national media representatives to the summit, Head of Communications Duran said, "This summit, which has come to the fore with the NATO 3.0 discourse, is very important. Very important issues will be discussed in Ankara, both in terms of the future of NATO and how the global architecture will be shaped." ...
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The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, issued a statement regarding the official visit to Türkiye by the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, on 7 July 2026, at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. In a post on his NSosyal account, Head of Communications Duran noted: "At the invitation of our President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the President Donald Trump of the United States of America will pay an official visit to our country on 7 July 2026. At the meetings to be held in Ankara, relations between Türkiye and the United States—two close allies...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will host heads of state and government at the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit. On the occasion of the Ankara Summit on 7–8 July, President Erdoğan will meet with 32 heads of state and government at the Presidential Complex. President Erdoğan will meet with leaders including President Donald Trump of the USA, President Emmanuel Macron of France, President Alexander Stubb of Finland, President Peter Pellegrini of Slovakia, Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom, Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy, Prime Minister Mark Carney of...
Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran attended the dinner reception hosted by the Directorate of Communications for members of the international press ahead of the NATO Leaders’ Summit. Addressing foreign journalists in English, Head of Communications Duran expressed his pleasure at welcoming members of the international media from across the world to Türkiye and said: "Welcome to Türkiye. Our gathering today coincides with a historic moment in which the heart of global politics is beating in Türkiye, as we prepare to host the NATO Leaders’ Summit. This Summit is of historic importance in shaping NATO’s strategic vision...
Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, issued a statement on social media regarding the “Allies in Ankara” program, which will be organised by our Directorate in cooperation with the Munich Security Conference (MSC) and the SETA Foundation. Emphasising that the event carries a complementary character to the official programme of the NATO Summit, Head of Communications Duran noted "As Türkiye hosts the 2026 NATO Heads of State and Government Summit under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, our Directorate of Communications will make a significant contribution to international security and strategic dialogue through the ‘Allies in Ankara’ programme,...
The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a message on his NSosyal account regarding the major summits shaping global politics that Türkiye will host. Head of Communications Duran underlined that Türkiye is placing the seal of the future on global diplomacy, and added: "Under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, we continue to serve as the voice of global conscience and diplomacy in every field, from mediation to humanitarian assistance. By hosting landmark summits that shape the global agenda, including the NATO Summit, the Organisation of Turkic States Summit, and COP31, we continue to reinforce...
The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, issued a message regarding the 36th Summit of NATO Heads of State and Government to be hosted by Türkiye. In his message shared on his NSosyal account, Head of Communications Duran stated: "Under the auspices of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the 36th Session of the NATO Heads of State and Government Summit will take place at the Presidential Complex in Ankara on 7–8 July 2026. From a 360-degree perspective, the summit will evaluate the steps taken within the framework of the decision to expand defence investments, alongside the Alliance’s ongoing efforts...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada. The leaders discussed the Türkiye-Canada bilateral relations, as well as regional and global matters. President Erdoğan stated that we have been working to upgrade the Türkiye-Canada relations in many areas, particularly trade, security, defense industry and energy, and that we will continue to take steps in this direction. President Erdoğan expressed his hope that the upcoming NATO Leaders’ Summit in Türkiye will lead to stronger cooperation among the allies. President Erdoğan also wished a Happy Canada...
Holding a joint press conference with Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif, President Erdoğan said: “We will continue to work in solidarity with the brotherly countries, particularly Pakistan, for the strengthening of peace, stability and prosperity in our region. Our solidarity with Pakistan continues in every area.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan held a joint press conference following their meeting at Vahdettin Mansion in Istanbul. “I take great joy in welcoming my treasured brother Mr. Shehbaz Sharif of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and his esteemed delegation to Istanbul. I would like to once...