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Message from Head of Communications Altun on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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,'...

Head of Communications Altun: “We stand ready to support all efforts that will enhance and solidify our friendship with Greece”

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...

“Türkiye attaches great importance to supporting peace, prosperity and stability in the Balkans”

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 Milatović of Montenegro at the Presidential Complex

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

“It is our state’s primary duty to eliminate the injustices experienced by our citizens with disabilities”

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 ...

Head of Communications Altun: “News articles are works that require copyright protection”

Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun spoke at the "II. News Copyright and AI in Media Symposium," held at the ‘Albert Long Hall’ on Boğaziçi University's South Campus in cooperation with Anadolu Agency (AA) and Boğaziçi University and with the contributions of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. He expressed his pleasure and honour to be at the II. News Copyright and AI in Media Symposium, which was organised in cooperation with AA, one of the world's most deep-rooted news agencies, and Boğaziçi University, one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the...

“We will build a terror-free Türkiye together”

Addressing the AK Party’s 8th Ordinary Provincial Congress in Kahramanmaraş, President Erdoğan said: “We will build a terror-free Türkiye together. The Century of Türkiye will also be the century of brotherhood. The Century of Türkiye will also be the century of peace, security, and freedom.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the party’s 8th Ordinary Provincial Congress in Kahramanmaraş. Stressing that the government embraces all 85 million citizens of Türkiye without any discrimination, President Erdoğan stated: “We regard our differences in sect,...

“Our goal is to ensure that no one is left without a home or a workplace in the quake zone”

Making a speech at the key delivery ceremony of 155,000 post-quake houses in Kahramanmaraş, President Erdoğan said: “Our goal is to ensure that no one is left without a home or a workplace in the quake zone. Together, we will rebuild a much more beautiful and modern Kahramanmaraş, while also preserving the authentic identity of this heroic city.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the key delivery ceremony of 155,000 post-quake houses in Kahramanmaraş. Drawing attention to the ongoing efforts aimed at leaving no one without a home or a workplace in the quake zone, President Erdoğan...

Head of Communication Altun: “We should define the production of disinformation by dominant media outlets instead of genuine information as a violation of human rights”

Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun spoke at the TRT World Forum 2024 held at the Istanbul Congress Center in a session titled "Media Distortion Exposed: Uncovering the Forces Behind Polarisation" at TRT World Forum 2024. The Head of Communications Altun stated that the title of the session contained a strong claim regarding the media's biased stance. He explained that according to the modern Western paradigm, media is valuable and necessary because it is supposed to guarantee individuals’ right to access information The Head of Communications indicated that media is the fourth estate that is a mechanism above politics. He added that...