The International Strategic Communication Summit (Stratcom Summit'23), hosted by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, kicked off with a panel discussion on the "Hybrid Threats in the Age of Uncertainty." The panel on "Hybrid Threats in the Age of Uncertainty," which was moderated by Associate Professor Oğuz Güner, Head of the Public Diplomacy Department of the Directorate of Communications, was attended by Associate Professor Carlos Galán Cordero from the University Carlos III of Madrid, and Assistant Rector at the University of Defence and Security Dr Franjo Tudman Associate Professor Gordan Akrap, Managing Director of the Polish Platform...
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan stated, "Genuine peace cannot be achieved by merely reliving the same old narratives or allowing Israel to cover up one war crime by committing another." Minister Fidan delivered opening remarks at the "International Strategic Communication Summit" (Stratcom Summit'23), held by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications in Istanbul. Fidan pointed to a paradigm shift taking place in the international system and the geopolitical equation and the fact that, since the end of the Cold War, strategic competition has reached its peak today. Fidan noted that technological advancements have rendered competition between states no longer confined...
Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications of the UN Melissa Fleming commented on the relationship between artificial intelligence and disinformation and said, "We believe that deliberate disinformation is about to get more sophisticated and widespread, with artificial intelligence being weaponised to accelerate the spread of disinformation." Held by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, the International Strategic Communication Summit (Stratcom Summit '23) features the theme "Global Response to Hybrid Threats: Stability, Security, Solidarity." Fleming, who delivered one of the opening statements of the two-day summit, addressed the audience via a video message. Fleming underscored that we are also witnessing lies and hate spreading...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "By means of our Centre for Combating Disinformation, we have exposed the truth behind over a hundred deliberately fabricated news stories." In his video message sent to the International Strategic Communication Summit (Stratcom Summit'23), organised for the third time this year by the Directorate of Communications, President Erdoğan expressed his pleasure to welcome the participants in Istanbul. Remarking that this year's summit is being held in a painful period of indescribable suffering, President Erdoğan emphasised that there had been massive slaughter and brutality going on in Gaza since October 7, where every...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Ambassador Chea Sok of Cambodia and Ambassador Iddi Seif Bakari of Tanzania at the Presidential Complex. At the meeting, Ambassador Bakari and Ambassador Sok presented their letters of credence to President Erdoğan. Following the presentation of credentials, President Erdoğan posed for souvenir photos with the family members of the ambassadors and embassy officials.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared a post regarding the Virtual G20 Summit on his social media account. In his post, President Erdoğan stated: "Two days ago, November 20th, was World Children's Day. Unfortunately, about seven thousand innocent Palestinian children could not see that day. Because the Israeli government deprived 14,000 civilians, including these children, of their "right to life," which is considered the most fundamental right. They forced Palestinians to emigrate from their homes; mercilessly bombed hospitals, schools, and camps where they sought refuge in a last hope to escape death. Indeed, they have gone so far as...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan answered journalists' questions and commented on the recent developments on his return flight from Algeria. Stating that they successfully completed the Second Meeting of the High-Level Cooperation Council between Türkiye and Algeria held in Algeria, President Erdoğan emphasised their mutual will to improve cooperation with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria. Recalling that he and Tebboune signed resolutions at the inaugural Council meeting held in Ankara in 2022 that reflected their mutual understanding, Erdoğan proceeded as follows: "We subsequently welcomed Mr Tebboune back to Türkiye in July...
The International Strategic Communication Summit (Stratcom Summit '23), organised for the third time this year by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, will be held in Istanbul on November 24–25. This year, the Summit will be organised at the Hilton Bomonti Istanbul Hotel under the theme "Global Response to Hybrid Threats: Stability, Security, Solidarity", and President Erdoğan will address the Summit via video message. The Summit will begin with the opening remarks by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hakan Fidan, and the Presidency's Director of Communications, Fahrettin Altun. Melissa Fleming, Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications at the United Nations, will also participate...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called and congratulated the National Football Team, which won the right to compete in the finals to be held in Germany as the group leader following a 1-1 draw with Wales in the last match of the 2024 European Football Championship Qualifiers - Group D. The National Team, whose qualification for the 2024 European Football Championship had been previously assured, finished in first place in Group D with a 1-1 draw with Wales in the final qualifier match. President Erdoğan congratulated the President of the Turkish Football Federation, Mehmet Büyükekşi, and the national...