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President Erdoğan to visit Hungary

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will visit Budapest at the invitation of Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary on August 20, 2023 to attend a part of the World Athletics Championships, hosted by Hungary, and the events marking the foundation of the Hungarian state. During the talks to be held with Hungarian officials as part of the visit, all aspects of the bilateral relations between Türkiye and Hungary will be addressed, and views on regional and global developments will be exchanged. President Erdoğan is expected to meet with his counterparts participating in the events. Respectfully announced to the public. https:/...

Statement by Centre for Combating Disinformation on reports of Russian military raid on ship

Centre for Combating Disinformation of the Directorate of Communications made a statement regarding the reports that "Russian military raided the Turkish ship Şükrü Okan and the Turkish government did not react". According to a social media post by the Centre, the allegations in question involve "manipulation." The characteristics of the ship were also described in the post, which stated: "As reported in the press, Russian soldiers intervened with the ship called 'Şükrü Okan' in international waters, not Turkish territorial waters. Even though the owner of the ship called 'Şükrü Okan' is Turkish, the ship does not sail under...

“We will rebuild our quake-hit cities in a more resilient way”

Addressing a groundbreaking ceremony in Kahramanmaraş, President Erdoğan said: “We will rebuild our quake-hit cities in a more magnificent, more resilient and more spacious manner with all their infrastructures and superstructures alike.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed via videoconference the Urban Transformation Mass Opening Ceremony in Kahramanmaraş. President Erdoğan commenced his speech by wishing Allah’s mercy upon the soldiers, who died a martyr’s death in the Operation Claw-Lock zone, and a speedy recovery to the injured. Stating that they aim to build 319 thousand houses within the first twelve months and deliver them to their rightful...

NSC convenes at the Presidential Complex

The National Security Council (NSC) convened under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Complex. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/149034/nsc-convenes-at-the-presidential-complex

“Türkiye has become a playmaker in international relations”

Addressing the 14th Ambassadors’ Conference, President Erdoğan said: “Türkiye has become a playmaker country which has recently left its marks on international relations, and whose involvement as well as contribution are sought and attitude is closely followed in many critical issues.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the 14th Ambassadors’ Conference held at the Presidential Complex. “WITH TÜRKİYE-CENTRIC ANALYZES WE INVOLVE IN THE DEVELOPMENTS IN OUR REGION AND BEYOND” “Being strong both at the table and on the ground is not an option for us but an obligation. And the road to achieving this goes...

“Panel on Communications, Culture and Science in the Century of Türkiye” held as part of XIV. Ambassadors Conference

The "Panel on Communications, Culture, and Science in the Century of Türkiye" was held as part of the XIV. Ambassadors Conference hosted by Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan.  The panel was attended by Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, the Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun and President of the Council of Higher Education (CoHE) Prof Erol Özvar. The Panel on Communications, Culture, and Science in the Century of Türkiye focused on the protection of cultural heritage, tourism, international students and education, combating disinformation and strategic communication, along with the events that could be...

President Erdoğan receives IUMS delegation

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received a delegation from the International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS) at the Presidential Complex. The Secretary-General of the International Union of Muslim Scholars Ali Mohiuddin Al Qaradaghi, along with his delegation, President of Religious Affairs Ali Erbaş and President of the Institute of Islamic Thought Mehmet Görmez was present at the meeting. https://tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/149023/president-erdogan-receives-iums-delegation

“We have achieved the greatest progress in democracy and development in Türkiye’s history”

Addressing citizens following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “We have achieved the greatest progress in democracy and development in Türkiye’s history. By prioritizing investment, employment and production, we have developed and strengthened Türkiye.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered remarks at a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex. “We have achieved the greatest progress in democracy and development in Türkiye’s history. By prioritizing investment, employment and production, we have developed and strengthened Türkiye. Now, there is a Türkiye that has grown by an average of 5.5...