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“We do our best for our martyrs’ families and veterans”

Addressing a ceremony for the presentation of State Medal of Pride, President Erdoğan said: “It is our duty to uphold our martyrs’ glorious memories and endeavor to be worthy of our martyrs’ families and our veterans. The medals and certificate we confer here today are sentimental mementos. As the state, we do our best to look after our martyrs’ families and our veterans.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at a ceremony for the presentation of State Medal of Pride in Ankara. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/105273/-we-do-our-best-for-our-martyrs-families-and-veterans-

“We expect our friends at NATO to act in line with the Alliance’s spirit and uphold the Alliance’s founding values”

Speaking at the North Atlantic Council Mediterranean Dialogue Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “We have just one expectation from our allies at a time when the threats against Turkey’s survival are on the rise. We expect our friends at NATO just to act in line with the Alliance’s spirit and uphold the Alliance’s founding values. We want our allies to take measures against the groups which they themselves designate as a terrorist organization.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the North Atlantic Council Mediterranean Dialogue Meeting at Çankaya Palace in Ankara. “We were the...

Presidency’s Communications Director Altun’s message for Ramadan

Presidency’s Communications Director  Prof. Fahrettin Altun stated that Ramadan is not just a period of time, but a deep religious experience, a rich cultural practice, a social communication, interaction, solidarity and assistance network that makes its presence felt all over the world. On Twitter, Prof. Altun made the following remarks: “Ramadan is not just a period of time, but a deep religious experience, a rich cultural practice, a social communication, interaction, solidarity and assistance network that makes its presence felt all over the world. Ramadan, a special period of time that hosts one of the fundamental worships of...

Turkish president marks start of holy month of Ramadan

Turkey's president on Sunday welcomed the beginning of Muslims’ holy month of Ramadan, which starts this evening in Turkey. On Twitter, Recep Tayyip Erdogan wished the best for the Turkish nation, the Islamic world, and all of humanity. “May Allah accept our prayers and bring us to unity and solidarity to the Eid al-Fitr," the holiday at the holy month's conclusion, he wrote. Millions of Muslims on Sunday will offer their first special evening Ramadan prayer called Tarawih, which will then continue throughout the holy month. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/culture/turkish-president-marks-start-of-holy-month-of-ramadan/1470861

Prof. Altun: “Those who cannot say that the PKK and the YPG are terrorist organizations, are carrying out the task as psychological warfare elements of the terrorist organization”

Presidency’s Communications Director Prof. Fahrettin Altun said: "Those who cannot say that the PKK and the YPG are terrorist organizations, are carrying out the task as psychological warfare elements of the terrorist organization." On Twitter, Presidency’s Communications Director Prof. Altun said that he wished God’s mercy for the soldiers who were martyred as a result of the terrorist attacks in Hakkari and in Syria and a quick recovery for the wounded. Stating: “For our country's tranquility and security, we will never give up the fight against terrorism within and outside our borders", Altun said: "Our nation is...

Turkish president strongly condemns Israeli attack on AA office

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan strongly condemned an Israeli attack on Anadolu Agency office in the Gaza Strip on Saturday. “We strongly condemn Israel’s attack against Anadolu Agency’s office in Gaza,” Erdogan said on twitter and added: “Turkey and Anadolu Agency will continue to tell the world about Israeli terrorism and atrocities in Gaza and other parts of Palestine despite such attacks.” Erdogan also gave a phone call to Anadolu Agency’s Director General Senol Kazanci and wished for quick recovery. Israeli warplanes hit the building with at least 5 rockets after warning shots, Anadolu Agency’s correspondent in Jerusalem...

Presidency’s Communications Director Prof. Altun condemns Israel’s attack on the building, where the Anadolu Agency office is located

Presidency’s Communications Director Prof. Fahrettin Altun condemned Israel army’s attack on the building on Gaza Strip, where the Anadolu Agency office was located. On Twitter, Prof. Altun made the following remarks: "We condemn Israel in the strongest possible terms for targeting a building in the Gaza, in which the Anadolu Agency office was located. We urge all governments that claim to defend press freedom, including the US Embassy in Turkey, to join us in condemning the Israeli government."

President Erdoğan attends MUSIAD General Assembly

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan participated in the 25th General Assembly of the Independent Industrialists and Businessmen's Association (MUSIAD). Addressing the General Assembly, President Erdoğan drew attention to the nearly five-year election-free period ahead of Turkey, and said that the preparations of the structural reforms are underway in every area, from economy to justice. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/105256/president-erdogan-attends-musiad-general-assembly