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Head of Communications Duran marks 8th anniversary of Presidency’s Directorate of Communications

The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, has issued a message marking the 8th anniversary of the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications. In the post he shared on his NSosyal account, Head of Communications Duran stated:  "I wholeheartedly celebrate the 8th anniversary of the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications, established on 24 July 2018 in line with the vision of our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all my colleagues whose dedication and hard work have contributed to this journey of achievement. Built upon the institutional legacy of our state's long-standing tradition...

President Erdoğan performs Friday prayer at Hz. Ali Mosque in Istanbul

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan performed Friday prayer at Hz. Ali Mosque in Istanbul. President Erdoğan answered reporters’ questions after the prayer. Reminded that today marks the 6th anniversary of the reopening of the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque for worship, President Erdoğan voiced the happiness and pride he feels regarding the reopening, noting that Hagia Sophia, whose gates are wide open to all of humanity, whether they be Muslims or Christians, is a unique structure and a place of worship due to its architectural features as well as its location in the world.   Asked about the...

President Erdoğan’s message on anniversary of Hagia Sofia Grand Mosque’s reopening to worship

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared a message marking the sixth anniversary of the reopening of the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque for worship. ​In the message on his NSosyal account, President Erdoğan said:  "Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque regained its original status six years ago today, after an 86-year separation... This sacred mosque will, inshallah, continue to adorn our skies with the sounds of adhan for all eternity… May the resurrection of Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque be blessed."

Head of Communications Duran’s message on anniversary of Hagia Sofia Grand Mosque’s reopening to worship

The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a message on his NSosyal account on the sixth anniversary of the reopening of the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque for worship. In the message, Head of Communications Duran said:  "On 24 July 2020, the first prayer was performed at the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque after 86 years. This centuries-old heritage regained its original status with the prayers and takbirs of our nation. This historic step, taken under the leadership of our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, became one of the most powerful manifestations of our nation's determination to honour its history, civilisation, and waqf...

Head of Communications Duran condemns the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque

The Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, condemned the provocative storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by an Israeli minister in a post on his NSosyal account. In his post, Head of Communications Duran said: "I strongly condemn the provocative storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by an Israeli minister, accompanied by a group of extremists. No act targeting the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque can ever be accepted. Such unilateral actions by Netanyahu's genocidal government, aimed at eroding the historical and legal status of Al-Quds, further escalate tensions in the region and undermine the prospects for lasting peace. As our President...

President Erdoğan receives Joshua Harris

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Joshua Harris, a 12-year-old British autistic boy who launched the “Cake Not Hate” campaign to distribute cakes at mosques following recent anti-Muslim hate incidents in the U.K, at Dolmabahçe Presidential Office in Istanbul. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

President Erdoğan, President Sánchez of Government of Spain talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Pedro Sánchez of the Government of Spain. The call addressed the Türkiye-Spain bilateral relations as well as regional and global matters.  President Erdoğan congratulated Mr. Sánchez on the Spanish National Football Team’s World Cup victory.  Noting that he deems very valuable the joy the people of Gaza, who watched the match amid the rubble in Gaza, displayed following Spain’s championship, President Erdoğan stated that Spain’s conscientious and moral stance on the Palestinian issue has also been embraced by football fans...

President Erdoğan, President Rinkēvičs of Latvia talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Edgars Rinkēvičs of Latvia. The call addressed the Türkiye-Latvia bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues. President Erdoğan voiced his pleasure over hosting President Rinkēvičs of Latvia in Türkiye on the occasion of the NATO Ankara Summit. President Erdoğan expressed his wish that the decisions taken at this historic NATO Summit, whereby the allies’ spirit of solidarity was clearly demonstrated, will lead to auspicious outcomes. President Erdoğan said Türkiye attaches great importance to the security of the...

President Erdoğan’s message on King Charles’ visit to Cambridge Central Mosque

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has issued a written message regarding the visit of King Charles III of the United Kingdom to the Cambridge Central Mosque and Complex, widely recognised as Europe’s first eco-friendly mosque. Recalling that the Cambridge Central Mosque and Complex was opened for worship approximately seven years ago, President Erdoğan said he was greatly pleased that the mosque had hosted such a meaningful visit with the presence of King Charles. “We see that our mosque, which has symbolised solidarity against discrimination and respect in the face of hatred since the laying of its first brick,...