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President Erdoğan sends video message to “Fourth Summit of the International Crimea Platform”

In his video message to the Fourth Summit of the Crimean Platform, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan underlined that international law mandates that Crimea be returned to Ukraine. Expressing his gratitude to all those who contributed to organising the Summit, particularly President ZELENSKYY and Mustafa Kırımoğlu, the National Leader of the Crimean Tatar People, President Erdoğan reiterated that this year's Summit coincides with the 80th anniversary of the exile of the Crimean Tatar people. The suffering of the tragedy of our Crimean Tatar Turkish kinsmen, who were forcibly expelled from their homeland, has not eased for 80...

Head of Communications Altun: “Embrace life, not addiction”

Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a message on his social media account regarding the High Council of Fight against Addiction, which convened under Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz at the Presidential Complex.  In his post, Head of Communications Altun said: "I believe that the High Council of Fight against Addiction Meeting, which was held under the chairmanship of Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz, will be instrumental in bolstering our efforts to combat all forms of addiction. One of the most significant addictions of our era that needs to be fought against is excessive and harmful cyber behaviour,...

“We are the servant of the entire 85 million”

Addressing AK Party’s provincial heads, President Erdoğan said: “Just as we set off 23 years ago with a great passion, we serve our august nation with a great love today as well. We are the servant of the entire 85 million without any discrimination.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the AK Party’s Provincial Heads Meeting in Ankara. Reminding that the 23rd foundation anniversary of AK Party was observed with great enthusiasm on August 14, President Erdoğan said: “Just as we set off 23 years ago with a great...

Head of Communications Altun’s message on “Accurate Reporting and Media Ethics” book

Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a post on his social media account about the book "Accurate Reporting and Media Ethics." Head of Communications Altun stated the following in his post: "Accurate and timely reporting of news by the media on various issues on the country's agenda is critical to individuals exercising their right to information and, as a result, the proper functioning of democracy. Accurate reporting is of utmost importance in combating disinformation campaigns, which have a wide range of negative consequences for social life. In other words, we can combat disinformation more effectively through accurate reporting and...

“As Israel steps up its expansionist policies, we as the countries of the region must consolidate our line of solidarity”

Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “As Israel steps up its expansionist policies, we as the countries of the region must consolidate our line of solidarity. We have expedited our efforts in order for the Islamic world to display a more determined stance against the genocide in Gaza, now in its 12th month. It is now clearly visible that the Israeli government seeks to expand its policies of occupation and invasion to include al-Aqsa Mosque, our first qiblah.”  President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the...

Head of Communications Altun: “We should not sacrifice our country’s core values in order to capitalise on opportunities presented by artificial intelligence”

The Presidency's Head of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, penned an editorial titled "Türkiye is Ready for the Artificial Intelligence Age" in the "Ayın Tarihi (History of the Month)" magazine published by the Directorate. In the August issue of the Directorate's periodical, Ayın Tarihi, the issue of "artificial intelligence and ethics" was addressed, and Head of Communications Altun drew attention to the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence in his article. Altun stated that the 21st century's dizzyingly fast-paced technological transformation is reshaping the world of media and communication and that innovations introduced by the digital age have radically transformed...

President Erdoğan, President Tebboune of Algeria talk over phone

President Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria. President Erdoğan congratulated President Tebboune on his success in the presidential elections in Algeria and his re-election as President with a higher percentage of votes. Describing the election results as an indication of the Algerian people’s support for the steps taken over the past five years, President Erdoğan stated that Algeria’s stability and prosperity will further strengthen in the new period, and expressed his belief that the Türkiye-Algeria bilateral relations will continue to develop in every field in a manner befitting the bonds...

President Erdoğan visits the newly-renovated Savarona

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited the newly-renovated Savarona, the spiritual heritage of the founder of the Republic, Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye