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President Erdoağn, President Sheikh Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates talk over phone

The call addressed Israel’s attacks on Gaza, works aimed at ensuring lasting peace in the region, Türkiye’s efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians and steps taken to ensure peace. President Erdoğan stressed that it is important to immediately stop Israel and to determinedly maintain the steps aimed at ensuring lasting peace. President Erdoğan drew attention to the importance of the meticulously implementation of the decisions taken at the Joint Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League to ensure peace in the region and of the continuation with the spirit...

Director of Communications Altun: “Israel’s efforts to create a blackout of their war crimes in Gaza will continue to fail”

In a post he shared in Turkish and English on his social media account, Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun responded to the attack by Israeli forces on AA photojournalist Mustafa Haruf, who was working in occupied East Jerusalem. Noting that Israeli forces continue their systematic targeting of journalists, Director of Communications Altun said, "Just today, they attacked Anadolu Agency photojournalist Mustafa Haruf, who was doing his job in East Jerusalem. Israeli soldiers seriously injured him, who had to be hospitalised. I condemn Israeli attacks on journalists in the strongest terms, and I wish Mr Haruf a speedy recovery. Israel...

“Israel is now heading towards isolation”

Speaking to reporters on his way out of Hz. Ali Mosque in Istanbul, where he performed the Friday prayer, President Erdoğan said: “Israel is now heading towards isolation. This isolation will only further grow in the days ahead.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan answered reporters’ question after performing the Friday prayer at Hz. Ali Mosque in Istanbul. DEVELOPMENTS ABOUT F-16 ISSUE Asked about his recent phone call with U.S. President Joe Biden, President Erdoğan said: “As you know, I had an extensive call with Mr. Biden yesterday evening. The main topic of the call was the developments...

Director of Communications Altun: “Israel continues its historical mission of occupation and exploitation with new methods”

Answering questions on the agenda on an NTV live broadcast, the Presidency's Director of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, underlined that Israel, which viewed the world through a deceptive filter, approached its own history, the history of the region, and the history of the Palestinians in this way. Regarding the phone call between President Erdoğan and US President Biden, Director of Communications Altun said, "Mr. Biden called our President. This call took place between 07.30 and 08.30 p.m. In our statement, we essentially summarised the main points made by our President and the substance of the call. The main issue in the...

President Erdoğan, US President Biden talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Joe Biden of the U.S. The call addressed Israel’s attacks on Palestinian territories, particularly Gaza, the Türkiye-U.S. bilateral relations and Sweden’s NATO membership process as well as global and regional issues.  President Erdoğan stated that the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Gaza must be stopped immediately, that the withdrawal of the unconditional support the U.S. provides to Israel may ensure a ceasefire quickly, that this demand is being voiced more loudly in recent days both by the world and the U.S. public...

Director of Communications Altun: “Great and strong Türkiye is the guarantee of world peace and global peace”

Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "The 100th anniversary of the Republic will continue to be celebrated with the unity of the nation and the state. As the vision of the Century of Türkiye is implemented, the whole world will understand how great and strong this state is." Director of Communications Altun attended the opening ceremony of the "Voice Tunnel of 100 Years", the 100th Anniversary of the Republic Digital Experience Exhibition. In his speech, Director of Communications Altun stated that they contributed to the 100th-anniversary celebrations of the Republic with an innovative exhibition. Noting that the objective of...

“Voice Tunnel of 100 Years”, the 100th Anniversary of the Republic Digital Experience Exhibition opens in capital

"Voice Tunnel of 100 Years," the 100th Anniversary of the Republic Digital Experience Exhibition, organised by our Directorate, opened in Ankara CerModern. The exhibition covers the developments and significant figures that have left their mark on social memory since the foundation of the Republic. Presidency's Director of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, opened the exhibition, which covers the years 1923–2023, transforms the distinguished figures and significant events that contributed to the century-long period into a historical narrative and marks down the firsts and the greatests of Türkiye. The exhibition narrates Türkiye's political and economic development and provides a closer look into T...

President Erdoğan’s Message on Hanukkah

Following is the message President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued on the occasion of Hanukkah:   “On the occasion of Hanukkah, I congratulate our citizens of Jewish faith. The understanding of tolerance, which rejects all forms of discrimination on the basis of language, belief and race, is one of the most valuable legacies of our deep-rooted history and civilization. Amid rising intolerance towards different beliefs and identities in various parts of the world, we attach great importance to protecting these values by standing against all forms of discrimination. The freedom of all our citizens to practice their beliefs will continue...

President Erdoğan meets with Speaker of the House of Representatives of Libya Saleh

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Libya Aguila Saleh at the Presidential Complex. Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (GNAT) Numan Kurtulmuş was also present at the meeting. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/150531/president-erdogan-meets-with-speaker-of-the-house-of-representatives-of-libya-saleh