President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated the December 3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a post on his social media account. In his post, President Erdoğan said: "I congratulate all our brothers and sisters with disabilities around the world on December 3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities. I extend my love and affection to all our citizens with disabilities who uplift our country and set an example to all of us with their perseverance and determination."
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. The call addressed the Türkiye-Russia relations, the recent developments in Syria, and global and regional matters. Stating that Türkiye is working for a fair and lasting solution in Syria while also continuing to support Syria’s territorial integrity, President Erdoğan highlighted the importance of making more room for diplomacy in the region, and underscored that the Syrian regime should engage in the political solution process. Noting that avoiding harm to civilians is the most important issue in the context of the latest developments...
Addressing the opening ceremony of newly-built hydraulic facilities, President Erdoğan said: “Access to clean water resources is a matter of survival. Delays can be compensated for in many areas; however, even the slightest delay in the water issue will lead to irreparable consequences. With this understanding, we, as Türkiye, are taking critical steps across a broad spectrum.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the mass opening ceremony of 564 facilities built by the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (DSİ) in Ankara. “WATER IS AN EXTREMELY VALUABLE AND STRATEGIC RESOURCE” Since water resources are so limited,...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani of Iraq. Expressing that Türkiye’s priority is preserving peace beyond its borders as well as the protection of civilians from harm, President Erdoğan stated that they attach importance to Syria's unity, stability, and territorial integrity and are on the same page with Iraq on this issue. President Erdoğan stated that the Syrian regime should engage in a genuine political process to prevent the circumstances from further deteriorating. President Erdoğan noted that Türkiye, in line with its national security and...
Presidency’s Head of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, shared a message on his social media account regarding the "December 3, International Day of Persons with Disabilities." In his message, the Head of Communications, Altun, stated: "The values and contributions of our citizens with disabilities serve as a source of pride and inspiration for everyone. As the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications, we are working to remove all obstacles to equal living through initiatives such as the Barrier-Free CİMER, ‘Lend an Ear’ Project, and Barrier-Free Access and Communication Guide. With the principle 'Let the people live, so that the state lives,'...
Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun sent a video message to the Turkish-Greek Media and Academy Forum organised in Athens in collaboration with the Türkiye Research Foundation and the Institute of Global Affairs, American College of Greece. Head of Communications Altun noted the following in his message: Distinguished Participants, Ladies and Gentlemen... Welcome. I hope that the IV. Media and Academy Forum, "Turkish-Greek Relations from the Perspective of Culture and Sports", will improve dialogue while increasing mutual understanding and cooperation between our nations. It will give us a chance to answer the question of what we can collectively do...
Holding a joint press conference with President Milatović of Montenegro, President Erdoğan said: “I would like to emphasize once again that we as Türkiye attach great importance to supporting peace, prosperity and stability in the Balkans, which is a religious and ethnic mosaic. I see Montenegro, with its rich cultural and ethnic texture, as an exemplary country in terms of culture of tolerance and coexistence in the Balkans.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a joint press conference with President Jakov Milatović of Montenegro at the Presidential Complex. Stating that 2024 marks the 145th anniversary of the diplomatic...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed President Jakov Milatović of Montenegro, who is paying a visit to Türkiye, with an official ceremony at the Presidential Complex. Upon his arrival at the Presidential Complex, President Milatović of Montenegro was welcomed by President Erdoğan with an official ceremony. After the national anthems of Türkiye and Montenegro, President Milatović inspected the guard of honor. Following the introduction of the delegations, the two leaders posed for the press and headed inside for their meeting. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye
Addressing the ‘Barrier-free Türkiye’ event, President Erdoğan said: “Just as we consider it our responsibility to end discriminatory practices against various segments of our nation, we see it as our state’s primary duty to eliminate the injustices experienced by our citizens with disabilities. We, on one hand, have worked to strengthen the family institution, which is the foundation of the society, and on the other hand, have ensured that our elderly, our brothers and sisters in need of care, and our citizens with disabilities benefit from a vast pool of social services.” President and Justice and Development ...