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“We will continue to develop our disaster response system and strengthen our infrastructure”

Speaking at the key delivery ceremony of village houses built after fire disaster in Manavgat-Akseki, President Erdoğan said: “We have not heard our people cry ‘where is the state?’ during any of the disasters that recently took place. On the contrary, only the images of our people, who prayed for their state that immediately rushed to help them in the aftermath of every disaster, remained in our memories. Inshallah, we will never let Türkiye fall below this level. We will continue to develop our disaster response system and strengthen our infrastructure by utilizing all the technological means available.” ...

“We have the most effective system of intervention in disasters in the world”

Making a speech at the opening ceremony of multiple facilities in Antalya, President Erdoğan said: “Just like the services we offer in a wide range of areas extending from education to healthcare and transportation to energy, we also have the fastest and most effective system of intervention in disasters in the world.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the opening ceremony of multiple facilities in Antalya. Extending his wishes for a speedy recovery to the citizens affected by a recent flood in Antalya’s districts of Kumluca, Finike and Demre, President Erdoğan said: “We have...

Director of Communications Altun announces that US Board on Geographic Names has adopted “Türkiye” as country’s official name

Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a post on social media, saying, “The United States Board on Geographic Names has recently taken the necessary action to refer to our country as Türkiye. We will maintain our efforts to have our official name Türkiye recognised as a worldwide brand.”

“We work to protect our lands and support our farmers”

Speaking at the Ziraat Bank Agricultural Ecosystem Gathering, President Erdoğan said: “We work to protect our lands with all the values that grow under or over them, particularly grains, fruits, vegetables and animals, and to support our farmers who cultivate them.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the Ziraat Bank Agricultural Ecosystem Gathering at Haliç Congress Center in Istanbul. “The industrial revolution and the following technological revolution made people’s daily lives much easier. However, earth maintains its value as a fundamental source of life,” President Erdoğan said. “We work to protect our lands with...

“Applied Studio Training” for university students

The second round of the applied studio training for communication faculty students, which will be offered to 100 students from ten institutions by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications and Anadolu Agency (AA), has begun. The Presidency's Directorate of Communications and Anadolu Agency arranged practical studio training for communication faculty students. The second training, coordinated by AA News Academy, began in AAtöyle with 20 students from Muş Alparslan and Dicle Universities' Communication Faculties. As part of the course, participants will be trained in the fields of "television programming, director training, announcer and elocution skills, greenbox applications, advanced lighting and visual techniques, cinematography,...

President Erdoğan attends re-opening of New Mosque in Istanbul

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the re-opening of the recently-restored New Mosque in Istanbul. Noting that the construction of the New Mosque was started by Safiye Sultan, who was the wife of Sultan Murad III, and was completed in 1665 by Hatice Turhan Sultan, mother of Sultan Mehmed IV, President Erdoğan said: “The restoration of the New Mosque, a place of worship for millions for nearly 358 years, began in 2016.” Thanking everyone who contributed to the restoration efforts, President Erdoğan inaugurated the newly-restored mosque following prayers by Istanbul Mufti Safi Arpaguş.  https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/142434...

Two international agreements signed with TRNC and Nigeria published in the Official Gazette

The agreements signed between Türkiye and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and Nigeria have been ratified by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and published in the Official Gazette. "The Protocol on the Displacement of Geçitkale Airport Energy Transmission Lines between Türkiye and TRNC", signed in Ankara on October 17, 2022, between Türkiye and TRNC, was published in the Official Gazette. The agreement includes the preparation, approval and construction activities of the project jointly by the Ministry of National Defence from Türkiye, the Ministry of Economy and Energy from the TRNC, and the Cyprus Turkish Electricity...

“We have prevented the spread of the fire in the region with our balanced and fair policies in the Russia-Ukraine war”

Addressing a meeting with AK Party’s provincial heads, President Erdoğan said: “We have prevented the spread of the fire in our region with the balanced and fair policies we have been pursuing in the Russia-Ukraine war, which not only disrupts the global economy’s functioning but also threatens peace.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at a meeting with the party’s provincial heads in Ankara. Stressing that every development in the region and the world inevitably affects Türkiye as well, President Erdoğan said: “However, what distinguishes...

President Erdoğan, President Zelensky of Ukraine talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine. The call addressed Türkiye's humanitarian aid and energy-related support to Ukraine as well as the developments in the grain corridor. President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye stands ready to assume a facilitating and mediating role for the restoration of lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine. Noting that works about prisoner exchange continue, President Erdoğan added that Türkiye can also provide diplomatic contributions to expedite the process regarding the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant.