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Directorate of Communications mounts diplomatic blitz over Sweden and Finland’s NATO membership applications

Directorate of Communications conducts intensive diplomatic activities at home and abroad to convey Türkiye's rightful arguments against the NATO memberships of Sweden and Finland. After President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's statement on May 13 indicating that "they take a dim view of Sweden and Finland’s NATO applications", Türkiye takes a determined stance against the admission of countries that support terrorist organisations to NATO. In this regard, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, particularly President Erdoğan, communicate their "concerns about terrorism" to NATO member states through diplomatic channels. While the Ministry of Foreign Affairs manages the process through...

President Erdoğan meets with youth during his visit to Van

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with the youth during his visit to Van and noted the following during his conversation with them: "As opposed to other political parties, we do not simply focus on the youth during the election season. We have always regarded the youth as our companions, fellows and the assurances of our future.” Recalling his recent participation in Efes-2022 exercise, President Erdoğan continued as follows: "We have given out messages there, and are aware of their intended recipients. They must also be aware, given that they quickly convened a meeting.  They announced a momentum,...

President Erdoğan celebrates Turkish Red Crescent’s foundation anniversary

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan celebrated the 154th foundation anniversary of the Turkish Red Crescent. In a post he shared on his social media account, President Erdoğan said, "I congratulate the 154th foundation anniversary of the Turkish Red Crescent, which has been the flag bearer of our nation's feelings of kindness, mercy and compassion since 1868."

“We have made TL38 billion worth of public investment in Van over the past 20 years”

Making a speech at the opening ceremony of the newly built facilities in Van, President Erdoğan said: “We have nothing to do with empty rhetoric, abuse, lies or slanders. We speak through real numbers and tangible actions. We have made TL38 billion worth of public investment in Van over the past 20 years.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the opening ceremony of newly-built facilities in Van. Making a speech at the event, President Erdoğan expressed his happiness to be visiting Van after a 1.5-year hiatus. “I extend my gratitude to all our brothers and sisters that take us...

“The Union of Turkish World Municipalities facilitates cooperation among friendly and brotherly municipalities in a vast geography”

Addressing the 6th Ordinary General Assembly of the Union of Turkish World Municipalities in Istanbul, President Erdoğan said: “The Union facilitates cooperation among friendly and brotherly municipalities in a vast geography extending from the Balkans to the Central Asia.”  President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the 6th Ordinary General Assembly of the Union of Turkish World Municipalities in Istanbul. Making a speech at the event, President Erdoğan stated that the Union, for which the groundwork was laid 22 years, has been operational for the last 19 years. “The Union, which has now become a large family with its nearly 1,200...

“Türkiye is getting closer and closer to using its actual capacity in authentic research activities”

Speaking at the opening ceremony of Boğaziçi University Kandilli Science, Technology and Research Facility, President Erdoğan said: “I believe this facility, called Deep Technology Base, will make very important contributions to the research, development and innovation ecosystem of our country. We see this technology base as a part of our national technology initiative vision. Türkiye, as is the case in every field, is gradually getting closer and closer to using its actual capacity in authentic research activities as well.”  President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the opening ceremony of Boğaziçi...

Director of Communications Altun speaks at “TRT International Metaverse and Broadcasting Forum”

Director of Communications Altun: "When we consider the current state of social media platforms and the fact that they market the fascism they impose on the world to all of humanity under the guise of 'democracy,' it is clear that we face a grave threat." Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun delivered the opening speech of the "TRT International Metaverse and Broadcasting Forum" organised by TRT at UNIQ Istanbul. Director of Communications Altun said, "When we consider the current state of social media platforms and the fact that they market the fascism they impose on the world to all...