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Director of Communications Altun: “The Century of Türkiye requires a democratic, civil, and emancipatory constitution, drafted with the blessed will of the beloved Turkish nation”

In a statement he shared on his social media account, Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun emphasised that the September 12 coup was a dark stain on Türkiye's history. Stating that the 1980 coup brought about oppressive social and political engineering practices, resulting in Türkiye having to grapple with deep crises, Director of Communications Altun pointed out that the constitution and many legislative regulations that were hastily put into effect after the coup inflicted damage that was extremely difficult for Türkiye to repair. Director of Communications Altun noted: "Such unlawful practices, which caused Türkiye to be almost isolated...

“We have never deviated from our ideal of providing our nation with a constitution they deserve”

Speaking at a symposium on a new constitution, President Erdoğan said: “We will never stop working until we provide our nation with a new constitution, which is an element of our goal of the Century of Türkiye.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at a symposium held on a new constitution at Ulucanlar Prison Museum in Ankara. “WE WILL NEVER STOP WORKING UNTIL WE PROVIDE OUR NATION WITH A NEW CONSTITUTION” Underscoring that the biggest wound inflicted by the September 12 administration on the Turkish nation was the 1982 constitution, President Erdoğan stressed that although a number...

President Erdoğan: “Türkiye stands by the Libyan people. Under the coordination of AFAD, we have organised three flights to land in Benghazi”

In a statement on his social media account, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wished Allah's mercy on those who lost their lives in the flood disaster in Libya and a speedy recovery for the wounded. Expressing his sympathies for the Libyan people, President Erdoğan said, "Türkiye stands by the Libyan people. Under the coordination of AFAD, we have organised three flights to land in Benghazi. Our aircraft will initially transport 168 personnel, two search and rescue vehicles, and two rescue boats to support search and rescue operations and other missions; 170 tents, 600 blankets, 400 food and sanitary packages, 20 generators, 1,000 raincoats, 500 pairs...

President Erdoğan, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia talk over phone

The call addressed Turkish-Armenian relations and regional issues. The two leaders underlined that achieving lasting peace and stability in the region will contribute to the development and prosperity of all the regional countries, and stated that they will continue diplomatic efforts to this end.

President Erdoğan: “We will be present at every table as a stabilising force, ensuring that the world does not face another crisis”

Answering the journalists' questions on his flight home from his visit to India, President Erdoğan underlined that Türkiye will continue to produce solutions to prevent starvation in poor countries. Stating that the Summit focused on current issues under the theme "One Earth, One Family, and One Future", President Erdoğan said that they exchanged views on important issues on the global agenda and presented Türkiye's stand during the sessions they attended. "As Türkiye, we will continue to play an active role in matters affecting the entire human race," said President Erdoğan, adding that they will...

President Erdoğan presents “Türkiye’s Zero Waste Journey for a Habitable World” book to G20 leaders

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan presented the book "Türkiye's Zero Waste Journey for a Habitable World" to the heads of state and leaders at the G20 Heads of State and Government Summit in India. President Erdoğan, who emphasised that global solidarity is the key to success in tackling the "triple planetary crisis" of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution in his introduction to the book, also stated: "International solidarity is increasingly deteriorating, and cooperation is being replaced by self-centred approaches. Humanity as a whole, particularly disadvantaged nations in Africa and Asia, pays the price. In comparison to developed...

“We have been making intense efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war”

Holding a press conference following the G20 Summit in New Delhi, President Erdoğan said: “We have been making intense efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, which has cost millions of lives. We have undertaken many diplomatic moves ranging from the Istanbul Process, which brought the sides together around the same table, to the prisoner exchange and Black Sea Initiative.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference following the 18th G20 Summit in the Indian capital city of New Delhi. President Erdoğan said: “We have been making intense efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, which has...

President Erdoğan’s intensive diplomacy traffic at G20 Leaders’ Summit

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan engaged in intensive diplomacy traffic in the context of the  G20 Leaders’ Summit 2023 hosted by India, giving top priority to the country and regional developments. President Erdoğan held his first meeting on the occasion of the summit held on 9-10 September in New Delhi with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan. President Erdoğan received Kishida Fumio at the hotel he was staying, and held a conversation with PM Narendra Modi of India at the welcoming ceremony at Bharat Mandapam International Exhibition and Convention Centre. ...