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“International peace and security cannot be established without justice”

Addressing the International Justice Summit, President Erdoğan said: “International peace and security cannot be established without justice. Today, we are unfortunately faced with an international system that is heavily wounded in terms of representation, function and legitimacy, and has experienced an erosion of trust and prestige. We all know that a structure where the will of over 190 countries under the roof of the United Nations is bound by just five countries that hold veto prerogative is not fair and sound.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the International Justice Summit in Istanbul. Source: Presidency of the...

President Erdoğan, President Putin of the Russian Federation talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation. The call addressed the Türkiye-Russia bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues. Stressing the importance of the works aimed at ensuring the safety of navigation in the Black Sea, President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye stands ready to contribute to the efforts to start direct contacts between Russia and Ukraine. Wishing a happy birthday to the Russian President, President Erdoğan also congratulated Mr. Putin on his party’s success in the State Duma elections.

President Erdoğan receives Hind Rajab’s family

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received family members of Hind Rajab, a six-year-old Palestinian girl who lost her life after being trapped in a car under Israeli fire in Gaza, at the Presidential Complex. Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy was also present at the meeting. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

“We have brought a highly qualified higher education process to every corner of Anatolia”

Addressing the Opening Ceremony of the Academic Year 2026-2027, President Erdoğan said: “We have brought a highly qualified higher education process to every corner of Anatolia. We have mobilized our state’s resources to ensure the children of this country, whatever income level they are from, receive education in the cities where they live.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the Opening Ceremony of the Academic Year 2026-2027 in Ankara. “As the state, we consider every investment made in education as an investment made in human beings and our future. We have taken revolutionary steps in...

Messages on the 103rd Anniversary of İstanbul’s Liberation

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a message commemorating the 103rd anniversary of İstanbul’s liberation from enemy occupation on 6 October. In a post on social media, President Erdoğan noted the following: “On the 103rd anniversary of the liberation of our beloved İstanbul from enemy occupation, I commemorate with mercy all our heroes, especially Ghazi Mustafa Kemal, who led our National Struggle to victory. On this proud occasion, I extend my greetings and affection to my brothers and sisters in İstanbul.” Furthermore, the Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, issued a message marking the 103rd anniversary of İstanbulâ€...

“We have never allowed Türkiye to lag behind in the space race”

Addressing the Opening Ceremony of the 77th International Astronautical Congress, President Erdoğan said: “Drawing inspiration from history, we have worked to plan how to shape and put our stamp on today and tomorrow, and how to take our rightful place in the future’s world. We have determined our targets, strengthened our institutions, invested in our human capital, activated our industry, and supported our universities and research capabilities. We have never allowed Türkiye to lag behind in the space race.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya. “Drawing inspiration...

President Erdoğan visits AileFest

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited AileFest, held at the Rami Library in Istanbul as part of the ‘Family and Population Decade’ initiative. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

Head of Communications Duran: “Israel’s unrestrained expansionism is unacceptable!”

Presidency's Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran reacted in a post on his NSosyal account to Israel’s resumption of its activities in Syria’s Quneitra Governorate. In his post, Head of Communications Duran stated: “Israel’s resumption of activities along the so-called ‘Sufa 53 Line’ in Syria’s Quneitra Governorate constitutes yet another violation in blatant disregard of international law and the 1974 Agreement on Disengagement. This reckless conduct, which continually escalates tensions in the region and seeks to expand the occupation, is unacceptable. Israel must put an end to its violations on Syrian territory and immediately withdraw from the areas it...

Head of Communications Duran’s statement on IAC 2026

The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, stated in a post on his NSosyal account that the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026), to be held in Antalya from 5 to 9 October, will bring together thousands of participants from 108 countries in Türkiye. In his statement, Head of Communications Duran said: "The future of space will be discussed in Antalya from 5 to 9 October.  The 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026), the world’s largest and most prestigious space gathering, will be hosted by Türkiye under the theme “The World Needs More Space.” Bringing together thousands of participants from 108 countries in Antalya,...