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“We are realizing Türkiye’s maximum potential in all areas”

Speaking at an opening ceremony in Şanlıurfa, President Erdoğan said: “As the world struggles with numerous crises, including the pandemic and war, we have not only proven the strength of our infrastructure, but also made everyone, enemy or foe, accept our capability to build the Century of Türkiye. We are realizing Türkiye’s maximum potential in all areas from production to diplomacy.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of NW Beltway, Additional Bridge at Abide Intersection, 1st and 2nd Phase of Viranşehir Pumped Irrigation and other projects in Şanl...

President Erdoğan marks December 3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that in the Century of Türkiye, they would continue to support citizens with disabilities in all areas, including education, healthcare, social services, and employment. President Erdoğan shared a post on his social media account on the occasion of the December 3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities. In his post shared with the hashtag "We overcame the barriers together," President Erdoğan said, "On the occasion of the December 3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I extend my most heartfelt greetings and affection to all my disabled brothers and sisters. In the Century...

Communications Advisor to Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Tykhyi commends Türkiye’s communication strategies

George Tykhyi, Media and Communications Advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, commended Türkiye's communication strategies throughout the Black Sea grain deal. Speaking at the International Strategic Communication Summit (Stratcom Summit) in Istanbul, Tykhyi remarked that the summit was informative and full of fascinating ideas that he could benefit from and that he enjoyed all of the panels. Tykhyi highlighted their appreciation for Türkiye's communication, particularly during the course of the grain deal, and added that it was an excellent decision to hold this summit in Türkiye. Under the auspices of President Erdoğan, Ukraine,...

Panels being held on International Strategic Communication Summit’s second day

Panels are being held on the second day of the International Strategic Communication Summit (Stratcom Summit). David Ryan Polgar, a member of TikTok's Content Advisory Council and the founder of All Tech Is Human, delivered a presentation on "Building the Global Responsible Tech Community" during the summit held at the TIM Show Centre. The "Toward Effective Government Communication" panel followed Polgar's presentation. Büşra Karaduman Aktuna, Head of the Department of Press and Publications of the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, moderated the panel, underlining the significance of government communication for democratisation. Aktuna stated that communication allows citizens access to information...

President Erdoğan attends Necip Fazıl Awards Ceremony

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the 2022 Necip Fazıl Awards Ceremony at Atatürk Culture Center in Istanbul. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/141970/president-erdogan-attends-necip-fazil-awards-ceremony

President Erdoğan, Prime Minister Sunak of UK talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom. Steps, which would improve the Türkiye-UK relations, particularly in trade and defense industry, were discussed. President Erdoğan voiced his belief that common sense and strategic perspective would continue to dominate the relations between the two NATO allies. Also discussing regional matters, President Erdoğan underscored that it would benefit all sides to quickly restore the ground for negotiation between Russia and Ukraine, and highlighted the importance of taking new and concrete steps for the resolution of the Cyprus issue.

International Strategic Communication Summit discusses strategic communication in an evolving world

At the International Strategic Communication Summit (Stratcom Summit), convened for the second time this year by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, communication experts addressed the significance of strategic communication in an evolving world. "Stratcom for Resilience: Challenges in an Evolving World" was the summit's first panel at Istanbul TIM Maslak Show Centre, where global issues in strategic communication were discussed. Director of the Israeli Government Press Office Nitzan Chen stated in his address that bilateral and communicative relations between Türkiye and Israel gained new momentum during Yair Lapid's tenure as prime minister, which also impacted interactions between societies. Chen...

Director of Communications Altun speaks at the International Strategic Communications Summit

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "Today, we must jointly combat the threats posed by new media technologies, which range from human rights to national security, from digital bullying to hate speech, from terrorist propaganda to systematic disinformation campaigns, and from perception dictatorship to digital fascism." In his speech at the International Strategic Communications Summit (Stratcom Summit) at the TİM Show Centre, Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun reiterated that the first summit was held last year. Highlighting that their goal was to create a global interaction centre in the field of public communication and strategic communication, Director of...

President Erdoğan sends video message to International Strategic Communication Summit

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that we need a new, truth-oriented communication approach that prioritises people's right to receive information, and said, "Türkiye's Communication Model" is the result of our pursuit of this objective. The purpose of this model is to defend and implement a conception of communication within the circle of truth that draws strength from democracy and international law." President Erdoğan sent a video message to the International Strategic Communication Summit (Stratcom Summit) organised by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications at the İstanbul TİM Maslak Show Centre. In his message, President Erdoğan congratulated...