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Head of Communications Altun: “Disregarding the situation in Gaza is the same as being complicit in this persecution.”

The Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a post on his social media account, urging for a response to the tragedy in Gaza. In his post, Head of Communications Altun said: "Speak up for Gaza! That is because: Gaza is currently experiencing one of the most bleak periods in human history. The attacks, which have been ongoing for 333 days, have levelled cities to the ground. The occupying Israeli forces are bombarding mosques, churches, schools, and hospitals without any consideration for humanitarian concerns, and they are intentionally and systematically targeting journalists striving to document the grave human tragedy unfolding in...

President el-Sisi of Egypt to pay an official visit to Türkiye

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt will pay an official visit to Türkiye on September 4, 2024, at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. As part of the visit, President Erdoğan and President el-Sisi of Egypt will co-chair the first meeting of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council, which was restructured in accordance with the Joint Declaration signed during President Erdoğan’s visit to Cairo on February 14, 2024. All aspects of Türkiye-Egypt relations will be reviewed, and potential steps aimed at further deepening bilateral cooperation will be addressed at the Council Meeting. Besides bilateral relations, views on regional...

President Erdoğan, President Aliyev of Azerbaijan talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan. President Erdoğan congratulated his Azerbaijani counterpart on the victory of Mr. Aliyev’s New Azerbaijan Party in the parliamentary elections.  Stressing that the election results reflect the brotherly Azerbaijani people’s confidence in Mr. Aliyev and his party’s works, President Erdoğan praised the democratic and peaceful atmosphere in which the elections took place.  President Erdoğan also emphasized the importance of the fact that the elections were held across all of Azerbaijan’s sovereign territories, including the regions liberated from occupation,...

President Erdoğan receives Shell CEO Sawan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Chief Executive Officer of Shell, Wael Sawan, at the Presidential Complex. Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar was also present at the meeting. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/153458/president-erdogan-receives-shell-ceo-sawan

“We have taken historic steps regarding our judicial system”

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the opening ceremony of the Judicial Year 2024-2025 in Ankara. “When we assumed the responsibility of governing our country with our august nation’s will, we announced that one of the four pillars on which we will elevate Türkiye would be justice. And throughout our nearly 22-year-long governments, we have always stuck to these priorities of ours.” President Erdoğan noted. Stating that they have endeavored to strengthen the tie between the state and citizens and to consolidate the social peace, President Erdoğan added: “We have sought to implement...

“We have taken revolutionary steps in tourism”

Speaking at the opening ceremony of a hotel in the Tersane Istanbul project site, President Erdoğan said: “During our governments, we have considered tourism to be a strategic area and taken revolutionary steps. In line with our goal to spread tourism across 12 months, we have carried out visionary works not only in coastal tourism but also in such critical fields as history, faith, culture, nature, health and gastronomy.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the opening ceremony of Rixos Tersane Istanbul. Stressing that they have considered tourism to be a strategic area and have accordingly taken...

President Erdoğan, Crown Prince bin Salman of Saudi Arabia talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia. The call addressed the genocide, committed by Israel on the Palestinian territories, regional and global matters.  President Erdoğan highlighted the importance of the international community increasing pressure on Israel in the face of the crimes against humanity, committed by Israel on the Palestinian territories, Gaza in particular.  Stating that Israeli attacks and human rights violations must be stopped and a lasting ceasefire must be established, President Erdoğan underscored the importance of joint action by Islamic countries with regard to...

President Erdoğan attends fishing season beginning ceremony

Delivering a speech at an event marking the start of the 2024-2025 fishing season, President Erdoğan said: “We have always stood by our fishermen to date. We have provided 45 billion Turkish liras in direct cash to support the development of the sector.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered remarks during an event in Istanbul marking the start of the 2024-2025 fishing season. Noting that a total of 45 billion Turkish liras have been provided in direct cash to support the development of fishery in Türkiye, President Erdoğan added that a total of 35 billion Turkish liras’ worth of treasury-backed...