Speaking at the 2nd Communications Council, President Erdoğan said: “We regard combatting disinformation in all its forms as a matter of national security in terms of our country, democracy and social peace. That is so because disinformation has today gone beyond merely spreading false information, and has turned into an asymmetric factor that weakens societies’ sense of unity and trust, and that threatens democracies.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the opening event of the 2nd Communications Council organized by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications in Ankara. Delivering a speech at the event, President Erdoğan said: “We...
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During his opening remarks of the Second Communications Council, held at the ATO Congresiumwith the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, said that it was an honour to revive this long-established consultation platform—first launched in 2003—after a 23-year hiatus under the auspices of the Presidency's Directorate of Communications and with the vision of the ''Century of Türkiye: The Century of Communication". Head of Communications Duran stated that the world of communications has undergone an almost complete transformation in the years since the First Communications Council,...
Speaking to the press ahead of the "Second Communications Council" held at the ATO Congresium, the Presidency's Head of Communications, BurhanettinDuran, recalled that the First Communications Council was organised in February 2003. Head of Communications Duran pointed out that much has changed since then and that there have been a vast variety of developments in both world politics and the communications realm concerning the international system and said, "From a communications perspective, we have entered an era where artificial intelligence and information are increasingly prominent, and the boundary between disinformation and truth has become blurred. It is...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal. The leaders discussed the Türkiye-Senegal bilateral relations as well as regional and global matters. President Erdoğan stated that we will continue our efforts to ensure that the two countries achieve the bilateral trade volume target, and remarked that enhancing cooperation in many areas, particularly in investments, is important during this process. President Erdoğan said that it has critical importance for the two countries to add momentum into their relations in the sphere of defense industry, adding that Türkiye will continue to...
The Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a message on his NSosyal account, stating that Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi of Iraq will pay an official visit to Türkiye on 28 July. Presidency's Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran: “At the invitation of our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi of Iraq will pay an official visit to Türkiye on 28 July 2026. During the visit, bilateral relations will be reviewed in all their dimensions, with particular emphasis on security, trade, energy, transport and water management, and views will be exchanged on regional and global developments.”
Presidency’s Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran congratulated the Turkish National Women’s Volleyball Team on winning the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Nations League in a post shared on his NSosyal account. In his message, Head of Communications Duran stated: "Congratulations, Sultans of the Net! Congratulations, Champions! I wholeheartedly congratulate the Turkish Women’s National Volleyball Team on winning the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Nations League championship. I extend my sincere gratitude to our national athletes, who proudly represented our crescent-and-star flag on the international stage, to our technical staff, and to everyone whose hard work contributed to this achievement."
Presidency’s Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran congratulated the Turkish National Women’s Volleyball Team on advancing to the final after defeating host nation China 3–0 in the FIVB Volleyball Nations League semi-final in a post shared on his NSosyal account and wished the team success in the final. In his message, Head of Communications Duran stated: "I congratulate our National Women's Volleyball Team on defeating hosts China 3-0 in the FIVB Volleyball Nations League semi-finals to advance to the final. I wish our team every success in the final, with full confidence that they will bring the championship trophy...
"The decision to open Hagia Sophia for worship is more than just a change in legal status. This decision is a powerful expression of fidelity to Sultan Mehmed Khan II, the Conqueror's endowment deed and testament, as well as our nation's unwavering dedication to its historical memory, desire for independence, and civilisational values," Head of Communications Duran said. Presidency's Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran delivered remarks at the programme titled “Hagia Sophia: A Monument of the Conquest, the Heart of a Civilisation That Transcends the Ages", organised by the Directorate of Communications at the International University of Türkiye for...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan. The call addressed the Türkiye-Uzbekistan bilateral relations as well as regional and global matters. President Erdoğan stated that relations between the two countries continue to deepen day by day, recalling that a new roadmap was established following the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council meeting held in January. President Erdoğan expressed his hope that this momentum will continue through the meetings to be held during his upcoming visit to Uzbekistan at the earliest opportunity. Recalling that decisions to strengthen...