In a statement on his social media account, the Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun emphasised that Israeli politicians who attack our leadership with lies and slander cannot hide their war crimes. Director of Communications Altun stated that he was not surprised by the efforts of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen to distract from their war crimes against civilians and said, "Just as the Israeli government has been spreading disinformation about their atrocities against Palestinians, their leadership at the very top is now busy spewing lies about Türkiye. Our President Erdoğan has...
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The Directorate of Communications organised a roundtable meeting titled "The Dilemma of the International System: Quo Vadis?" in Berlin prior to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's official visit to Germany. Representatives from the German public sector, academia, think tanks, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), as well as members of the German press, attended the meeting. The meeting discussed strategies and opportunities for international cooperation with a sense of shared responsibility in the face of global peace and security challenges. In addition to evaluating the devastation and humanitarian catastrophe brought about by the ineffectiveness of the international system in addressing contemporary global...
Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a post on his social media account concerning the "United for Peace in Palestine" summit held in Istanbul. Director of Communications Altun stated in his post that the summit themed "United for Peace in Palestine" helped raise a very strong voice in the international arena against the massacre committed by Israel in Gaza and said, "This voice is the voice of the common conscience of humanity. As emphasised in the call by First Lady Erdoğan at the end of the summit, we demand 'the immediate and collective action to stop the ongoing...
The book, published specifically for the "United for Peace in Palestine" Summit, hosted by First Lady Erdoğan in Istanbul, demonstrates Türkiye's domestic and international efforts to end the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza and establish peace. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan: "Türkiye, a nation that has historically supported the oppressed, opposed the oppressor, and welcomed the oppressed, continues to support the innocent and oppressed Palestinian people." "We invite all actors who have a say in the region to sincerely contribute to peace." Presidency's Directorate of Communications has published a book titled "Türkiye’s Peace Diplomacy for the...
Addressing AK Party’s Parliamentary Group Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “Those who do not speak out against Israel’s crimes against humanity are just as much an accomplice in these crimes as the perpetrators. The blood of the kids killed in Gaza sticks as a stain of shame to the foreheads of those who provide weaponry, ammunition and intelligence support to the Israeli administration.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the Party’s Group Meeting at the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (GNAT). Listing the top issues on...
The call addressed the escalating Israeli attacks, including human rights violations, in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis in the region. Pointing out that atrocities against the Palestinian territories are deepening and civilian deaths are increasing by the minute, President Erdoğan underscored that they will work for the punishment of Israel, which has committed war crimes, in international courts and that he expects support from Italy to ensure a ceasefire and lasting peace.
The Disinformation Bulletin dated November 14, 2023, prepared by the Center for Countering Disinformation of our Directorate with the theme "Palestine", was released. Please click here to access the bulletin.
Following is the article penned by Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun for the Spanish-based political magazine "Atalayar": The Republic of Türkiye, founded at the turn of the twentieth century with an unprecedented war of independence, is marking its 100th anniversary. The Republic was founded on national sovereignty as a result of the War of Independence, which was won with the nation's determination and resolve. The fact that Türkiye has survived in unity and solidarity in its immediate geography, where instability and conflict have been acutely felt over the last century, demonstrates the country's...
Director of Communications Altun: "Unfortunately, Israel is also conducting a dirty disinformation campaign in parallel and simultaneously with the massacres it is committing as a blatant war crime. Even if they disagree with Israel, they desire that humanity and the international community at least witness this atrocity in silence. They want everyone to be preoccupied with the agenda of lies and disinformation and not hear the heartbreaking cries in Gaza." Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun attended the 3rd International Communication Sciences Symposium (ICOMS) organised by Sakarya University (SAÜ) and TÜBİTAK. Pointing out that globalisation has been...