President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Exhibition at the Nation’s Library at the Presidential Complex. Engaging with the works in the exhibition hall, President Erdoğan was briefed by Murat Bardakçı, a member of the Presidency's Cultural and Arts Policies Council. After visiting the exhibition, President Erdoğan posed for photos with students. President Erdoğan was accompanied by Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy and Presidency’s Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun.
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy. The call addressed Türkiye-Italy relations, Israel’s atrocities in Palestinian territories, and regional and global issues. President Erdoğan stressed that pressure must be stepped up to stop Israel’s brutal attacks on Palestine and force the Israeli administration to abide by the international law. President Erdoğan described Türkiye’s priorities as the immediate declaration of permanent ceasefire in Gaza as well as the release of hostages and prisoners and the uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza. President Erdoğan also...
Addressing AK Party’s parliamentary group meeting, President Erdoğan drew attention to Israel’s attack on a refugee camp in Rafah, and said: “If the future of the world is to be left to the discretion of five countries, what are all those giant buildings for? Why bother spending that much money, or employing that many people? The United Nations has failed to protect its own personnel and aid workers, let alone stop the genocide. Not only the humanity, but also the UN, along with its spirit, has died in Gaza.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared a message to mark the 571st anniversary of the conquest of İstanbul. President Erdoğan stated that the conquest of Istanbul was one of the greatest victories in world and Turkish history and said, "I commemorate the 571st anniversary of the conquest of İstanbul. Understanding the spirit of the conquest requires knowledge of how this blessed victory was achieved. Following the conquest, which allowed our dear country to establish itself on a continent thanks to the military prowess and tenacity of our valiant army, İstanbul developed into a hub where many religions and cultures...
The National Security Council convened on May 28, 2024, under the chairmanship of the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the meeting; 1. The Council was briefed on the operations that have been carried out with determination, resolve, and success at home and abroad against all types of threats and dangers to our national unity and solidarity, as well as our survival, including the terrorist organisations PKK/KCK-PYD/YPG, FETO, and DAESH. 2. Emphasising that the expansion of the contractual basis between our countries will further enhance our coordination and cooperation with our neighbour...
“Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Media and Communication” was signed between Türkiye and Cambodia. Presidency's Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Cambodia Sok Chenda Sophea and the accompanying delegation at the Directorate of Communications. During the delegations' meeting, Head of Communications Altun expressed his pleasure in hosting Sok Chenda Sophea. Stressing that they attach great importance to the accelerating relations between the two countries, Head of Communications Altun said that they view the reciprocal visits and the agreements...
Addressing an event marking the 162nd foundation anniversary of the Turkish Court of Accounts, President Erdoğan said: “The Turkish Court of Accounts, with its expanded jurisdiction and authority, has acquired during our governments all the components and methods of supreme audit utilized by modern states of law. While others have talked big and abused this issue for years, we have taken the Turkish Court of Accounts to the level it deserves.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke at an event marking the 162nd foundation anniversary of the Turkish Court of Accounts. “NO INSTITUTION THAT SPENDS THE PEOPLE’S...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Pedro Sánchez of the Government of Spain. The call addressed relations between Türkiye and Spain, regional and global matters as well as Israel's attacks on Gaza. During the call, President Erdoğan stated that Israel's massacres in Palestine must be stopped as soon as possible and Israel must be forced to comply with international law. Expressing his appreciation of Spain's decision to recognize Palestine as a state, President Erdoğan also voiced his belief that this step will strengthen both the establishment of peace and justice in the...
Speaking at the Century of Türkiye Constitution Symposium, President Erdoğan said: “That the centenary of our Republic is being observed with a post-coup constitution is already a source of embarrassment for the political establishment. We can no longer inflict this shame on our nation just because otherwise some circles would be disturbed. Today the Turkish democracy has the strength and maturity to cross the threshold of making a new and civilian constitution.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at a symposium held in the Democracy and Liberties Island on the Century of Türkiye Constitution, Civilian...