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Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun congratulates world champion Mete Gazoz

Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun congratulated Mete Gazoz, who became the world champion by defeating his opponent in the recurve men’s final at the World Archery Championship held in Germany. In a post shared on his social media account, Director of Communications Altun said, "We congratulate our athlete Mete Gazoz who earned the gold medal in the Hyundai Archery World Cup final with a 6-4 victory over Canada's Eric Peters. We are proud of you, Mete Gazoz."

Congratulatory phone call from President Erdoğan to national archer Mete Gazoz

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called national archer Mete Gazoz to congratulate him on winning the world championship. National archer Mete Gazoz won the gold medal by defeating Canadian Eric Peters 6-4 in the recurve men's final at the World Archery Championships in Berlin, Germany. After the final competition, President Erdoğan congratulated Mete Gazoz over the phone and told him, "I kiss you on the eyes. I believe that after this victory, you will achieve the same result at the Olympics. Both personally and as a nation, we wish for your success to continue. I hope to see you...

President Erdoğan, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia have videoconference

President Erdoğan stated during the phone call that he would pay a visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Ibrahim to Malaysia at the earliest opportunity. Noting that the Türkiye-Malaysia relations had been further enhanced on the basis of comprehensive strategic partnership, President Erdoğan voiced Türkiye’s pleasure over the approval given to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus for opening a trade office in Malaysia. Underscoring that the relations in the area of defense industry was currently serving as a locomotive, President Erdoğan said that they wanted to finalize as soon as possible the...

President Erdoğan performs Friday prayer in Istanbul

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan performed Friday prayer at Kerem Aydınlar Mosque in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul. Answering reporters’ questions on his way out the mosque, President Erdoğan, in response to a question regarding President Vladimir Putin of Russia’s visit to Türkiye, said: “The date is not clear yet, but our Minister of Foreign Affairs and Director of National Intelligence Organization are holding relevant talks. Within the framework of these talks, I believe that the visit will inshallah take place in August.” Asked about the statement from Russia for the free shipment of grain...

President Erdoğan visits Anıtkabir with Supreme Military Council members

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and members of the Supreme Military Council visited Anıtkabir (Atatürk’s Mausoleum) before the meeting of the Supreme Military Council. President Erdoğan, accompanied by Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz, Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya, Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin, Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler, Chief of General Staff and Land Forces Commander Gen. Musa Avsever, Naval Forces Commander Adm. Ercüment Tatlıoğlu and Air Forces Commander...

President Erdoğan, President Putin of Russia talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Vladimir Putin of Russia.  The two leaders agreed on President Putin’s visit to Türkiye. Thanking his counterpart for the two amphibious fire-fighting aircraft Russia has sent for Türkiye’s fight against wildfires, President Erdoğan voiced his happiness over the increasing interest of Russian tourists in Türkiye, and his belief that a record will be broken in tourism this year through joint efforts. Stating that no one should take any steps that would increase tension in the Russia-Ukraine war, President Erdoğan highlighted the importance...