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President Erdoğan celebrates “International Day of Zero Waste” adopted by the UN

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan celebrated the "March 30 International Day of Zero Waste" adopted by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. In a post shared on his social account, President Erdoğan said, "I congratulate the UN General Assembly for adopting March 30 as International Zero Waste Day, which came about as a result of our efforts. The "Zero Waste Movement," spearheaded by my beloved wife, First Lady Emine Erdoğan and already a recognised global brand, will steadfastly continue on its course." In addition, President Erdoğan released details on the "Zero Waste Movement," which began in 2017 and has since...

Statement by National Security Council

In the statement released after the NSC meeting held at the Presidential Complex under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, it was emphasised that the measures to eliminate all kinds of negative effects of the earthquake disaster on the peace and welfare of the citizens and the national power elements of the country were discussed. The statement noted that at the meeting, the situation that arose following the February 6 earthquakes was evaluated, and the significance of quickly restoring normalcy to the region as soon as possible was highlighted, and added, "The measures to eliminate all kinds of negative...

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/542/145489/nsc-convenes-at-the-presidential-complex

President Erdoğan, President Al Nahyan of UAE talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The call addressed the Türkiye-UAE relations and regional developments. President Erdoğan extended his gratitude for the solidarity and support the UAE had displayed in the aftermath of the earthquakes in Türkiye. The two leaders exchanged Ramadan greetings as well.

President Erdoğan on ATV, A Haber, A Para, A News special broadcast

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made remarks and answered questions on current domestic and global issues in an interview broadcast live on ATV, A Haber, A Para and A News. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/145478/president-erdogan-on-atv-a-haber-a-para-a-news-special-broadcast

“We expect Hungary to maintain its support for the positive agenda in the Türkiye-EU relations”

Speaking at a joint press conference with President Novák of Hungary, President Erdoğan said: “We expect Hungary to increasingly maintain its support for the enhancement of the positive agenda in the Türkiye-European Union relations.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Katalin Novák of Hungary held a joint press conference following their tête-à-tête at the Presidential Complex. Voicing his pleasure over hosting President Novák of Hungary and her delegation in Ankara, President Erdoğan stated that Mrs. President had come to Ankara to display the solidarity of Hungary, Türkiye’s strategic...

President Novák of Hungary at the Presidential Complex

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed President Katalin Novák of Hungary, who is paying an official visit to Türkiye, with an official ceremony at the Presidential Complex. Once the two leaders arrived at the ceremonial ground, the national anthems of Türkiye and Hungary were played, and President Novák inspected the guard of honor. Following the introduction of the delegations, the two leaders posed for the press and headed inside for their bilateral meeting. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/145467/president-nov-k-of-hungary-at-the-presidential-complex

“We are fulfilling our promise to not allow any segment to be crushed under inflation”

Addressing AK Party’s Parliamentary Group Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “We are fulfilling step by step our promise to not allow any segment, particularly employees and pensioners, to be crushed under inflation, as well as to compensate for their losses. We have not only increased the welfare of every segment in this country without exception and secured their rights and freedoms, but have also removed any kind of discrimination and embraced everyone.” 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...

Disinformation Bulletin dated March 27-28, 2023, released

The Disinformation Bulletin, dated March 27-28, 2023, drafted by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, Centre for Combating Disinformation, and pointing out the truth of the news containing disinformation, has been released. According to the bulletin, the claim that "police officers in France discarded their handcuffs in protest against the injustice in the country" about a video shared on social media is false, and the bulletin also noted the following: "Citizens protesting the pension reform, which the French parliament adopted without a vote, were met with harsh police intervention. The protests that began on March 16, 2023, continue. The claims that the video was...