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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, and European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, at the Presidential Complex. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan was also present at the meeting. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

In the presence of Vedat Işıkhan, the Minister of Labour and Social Security, the Directorate of Communications held a signing ceremony between the Press Advertisement Agency (BİK) and the Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR) for the "Cooperation Protocol on Active Workforce Services", aimed at expanding the qualified workforce in the media and communications sectors. Speaking at the event, Burhanettin Duran, the Presidency's Head of Communications, highlighted that the communication ecosystem is currently undergoing a major transformation process and added that new communication technologies and digitalisation have been expeditiously altering both people's habits and the structure of communication and media. ...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the People’s Council of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The leaders discussed the Türkiye-Turkmenistan bilateral relations as well as regional and global matters. President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye and Turkmenistan will increasingly enhance their cooperation, and that they will continue to take steps in this direction. Inviting Mr. Berdimuhamedov to the 13th OTS Summit and the COP31 Climate Summit, President Erdoğan also wished him a happy birthday.

Presidency's Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran shared a message condemning Israel's latest attacks targeting Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a message shared on his NSosyal account, Head of Communications Duran stated: "I strongly condemn Israel's latest attacks targeting Syria's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and stability. These attacks, which constitute a clear violation of international law and existing agreements and endanger the safety of civilians, also undermine efforts to achieve lasting peace and stability in the region. It is of great importance that the international community assume its responsibility in the face of Israel's lawless aggression, which threatens regional security, and...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany. The leaders discussed the Türkiye-Germany bilateral relations as well as regional and global developments.  Stating that we aim to further develop the bilateral relations between Türkiye and Germany, President Erdoğan emphasized the importance of continuing to take mutual steps toward that goal. President Erdoğan stated that they expect a strong will to be demonstrated at the NATO Leaders' Summit to be held in Ankara to strengthen Europe's own defence within the NATO framework and preserve the Transatlantic Bond. President Erdoğan...

Speaking at a luncheon in honor of NATO Parliamentary Speakers, President Erdoğan said: “With its powerful military, modern military capabilities, and advanced defense industry, Türkiye has been at the forefront of allies contributing to NATO's security for over 70 years. We actively take part in NATO missions and support the preservation of peace and stability.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at a luncheon in honor of NATO Parliamentary Speakers at Dolmabahçe Palace. “The Euro-Atlantic security is at a historic turning point” “The Euro-Atlantic security is at a historic turning point. Threats such as war, crisis,...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sent a message to the opening ceremony of Turkic World Week, held in Baku to mark the 100th anniversary of the First Turkology Congress. President Erdoğan's message was read by Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Gökhan Yazgı.  In his message, President Erdoğan wished the event every success and expressed his hope that it would bring auspicious outcomes for the Turkic world. He noted that, a century ago, intellectuals from different parts of the Turkic world had gathered in Baku with the aim of strengthening...

The Presidency’s Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, in a post on his NSosyal account, reacted to the Israeli government’s decision regarding Armenians’ claims about the events of 1915. In his message, Head of Communications Duran stated: "It is sheer hypocrisy that the Israeli administration, which has perpetrated the most brutal massacre of the 21st century by slaughtering tens of thousands of innocent civilians without distinguishing between infants, women and the elderly, should dare to use historical events as a political weapon. Israel’s recognition of the 1915 events as a so-called "genocide" is nothing more than a futile attempt to...

Presidency's Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran addressed young people at the Ibn Haldun University Graduation Ceremony. Speaking at the Graduation Ceremony held at Ibn Haldun University's Başakşehir Campus, Head of Communications Duran said that the university, where he himself had taught for a while, had quickly become institutionalised and attained an important position. Stating that he was wholeheartedly convinced that the graduates would struggle for a prosperous and strong Türkiye and for making the world a better place, Head of Communications Duran said that the university, acting with the mission of preparing for the future, has a...