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CBS News channel apologizes for misrepresenting Istanbul as part of Greece

The US television channel CBS News apologized for misrepresenting Istanbul as part of Greece following a warning letter from Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun. According to a statement on the matter, CBS News channel management apologized for their mistake about Türkiye and Istanbul on the map in a report about Russian-Ukrainian war. The apology letter of the channel management reads as follows: "The graphic inaccurately identified Istanbul as part of Greece instead of Türkiye and was corrected as soon as the mistake was brought to our attention. We are committed to accuracy in all our reporting...

“We attach great importance to Kosovo’s development”

Speaking at a joint press conference with President Osmani-Sadriu of Kosovo, President Erdoğan said: “We as one of the first countries to have recognized Kosovo have provided support for our Kosovar brothers and sisters in every area since the very first day. We attach great importance to Kosovo taking its rightful place at the international arena as well as to its development. We are very pleased that the Kosovar people grow more prosperous with our country’s contributions as well.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu of Kosovo  held a joint press conference following their...

President Osmani-Sadriu of Kosovo at the Presidential Complex

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu of Kosovo, who is in Türkiye for an official visit, at the Presidential Complex. Prior to the meeting, President Erdoğan welcomed President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu with an official ceremony. Once the two leaders arrived at the ceremonial ground, the national anthems of Türkiye and Kosovo were played, and President Osmani-Sadriu inspected the guard of honor. Following the introduction of delegations, the two leaders posed for the press and headed inside for their tête-à-tête and the meeting between delegations. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/135837...

President Erdoğan, President Alexander Van der Bellen of Austria talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Alexander Van der Bellen of Austria. The call addressed Türkiye-Austria relations and Russia's attack on Ukraine. President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye was doing everything in its power for the declaration of ceasefire, restoration of peace, and the amelioration of the situation. President Erdoğan drew attention to the significant contributions by the Turks living in Austria to the strengthening of the ties between the two nations, and noted that the Türkiye-Austria relations had the capacity to improve at every level. Stressing that the latest developments demonstrated...

Director of Communications Altun issues a warning letter to the US television channel, which identifies İstanbul as part of Greece

Director of Communications Altun: “We expect your organisation to take necessary measures in order to prevent a similar mistake from being made in the future and to refrain from taking any steps that could challenge our country’s territorial integrity as well as an apology regarding yesterday’s events.” Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun issued a warning letter to the US television channel CBS News, which carried out disinformation by portraying Istanbul as Greek territory in a news report on the Russia-Ukraine war. Taking action upon CBS News identified İstanbul as part of Greece in a report about...

President Erdoğan, President Lukashenko of Belarus talk over phone

In a phone call with President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Belarus and the efforts to restore peace. President Erdoğan had a phone call with President Lukashenko of Belarus. According to a subsequent statement, the call addressed Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine and the latest developments. During the call in which the negotiations between Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Belarus were discussed, President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye would continue its efforts for the cessation of the war and the restoration of peace.

“We are determined to use the authority given by the Montreux Convention in a manner to prevent the escalation of the crisis”

Speaking after the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “We are determined to use the authority given our country by the Montreux Convention over the vessel traffic in the straits in a manner to prevent the escalation of the crisis.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the nation following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex. “TÜRKİYE WANTS PEACE AND SERENITY IN ITS REGION” President Erdoğan said: “We reiterate it at every opportunity that the world has been undergoing an extensive change for a while now. The century-old global governing system is collapsing. The World...

Press Release on President Osmani-Sadriu of Kosovo’s Visit to Türkiye

At the official talks to be held in Ankara on March 1, 2022 with President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu of Kosovo, who is in Türkiye at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, all aspects of the bilateral relations between Türkiye and Kosovo will be addressed, and views will be exchanged on steps to enhance bilateral cooperation. During the first official visit by President Osmani-Sadriu of Kosovo to Türkiye, current regional and international developments, the Balkans in particular, as well as bilateral relations will be discussed. Respectfully announced to the public. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/speeches-statements/558/135813/press-release-on-president-osmani-sadriu-of-kosovo-s-visit-to-turkiye