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In his message shared on the occasion of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said: "To combat all forms of racism, Islamophobia and discrimination is our greatest obligation as human beings." Director of Communications Altun shared a message on his social media account, stating, "On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, I respectfully remember all victims of that genocide. To combat all forms of racism, Islamophobia and discrimination is our greatest obligation as human beings. Let us take this opportunity to say yet again: ‘A fairer world is possible.’" In his post, Director of Communications Altun also...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made remarks and answered questions on the current domestic and global issues, including snowfall-related disruptions in transportation, municipal budgets, rises in energy prices, the Central Bank’s decisions on interest rates, the new economic program, currency-protected TL time deposit account, Russia-Ukraine tension and the relations with the U.S., during an interview broadcast live on NTV and Star TV. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/135473/president-erdogan-on-ntv-star-tv-special-broadcast

Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun met with Vusal Guliyev, Deputy Chairman of the Agency for State Support to NGOs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the accompanying delegation. In a post he shared on his social media account, Director of Communications Altun expressed his gratitude to Guliyev and the accompanying delegation, with whom he stated that he met in the Directorate of Communications for their visit. Commenting on the meeting in his post, Director of Communications Altun said, “During the meeting, we discussed declaring 2022 the ‘Year of Shusha’, and on this occasion further enhancing collaboration between Azerbaijan and...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Ambassador Jeffry Lane Flake of the USA and Ambassador Giorgio Marrapodi of Italy separately During the receptions held at the Presidential Complex, Ambassador Flake of the United States of America and Ambassador Marrapodi of Italy presented their letters of credence to President Erdoğan. After the ambassadors introduced their spouses and some of the embassy representatives to President Erdoğan, souvenir photos were taken.

Director of Communications Altun: "Today, populist tendencies in the media and politics are fueling hatred toward immigrants and refugees, sadly leading to an increase in racism and xenophobia. Reproducing prejudices against refugees and immigrants in the media and politics only serves to perpetuate the oppression." In the opening speech of the Immigrants and Media Workshop organised by the International Media Information Association (UMED) with the support of the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications, the Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "Türkiye, as a stabilising force, has fought for its own security and stability, as well as the...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Chairman Bedros Şirinoğlu of the Union of Armenian Foundations at Çankaya Presidential Palace. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/135452/president-erdogan-receives-chairman-sirinoglu-of-the-union-of-armenian-foundations

During the conversation between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Raisi of Iran, Türkiye-Iran relations and regional issues were discussed. President Erdoğan indicated during the conversation that preparations for the High-Level Cooperation Council meeting, which would take place in Tehran as soon as possible, and the agreements that could be signed within this framework were ongoing, adding that they also maintained their efforts to ensure peace and stability in the Caucasus. In this regard, President Erdoğan also stated that Türkiye would like to host the next meeting of the 3+3 Platform, which was formed in collaboration...

Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, “The honour of the President’s office is the honour of our nation. The President’s office represents the will of this nation. Only the impudent may attempt to attack the national will. I strongly condemn the insults directed at our President and his office.” In a thread he shared on his social media account regarding Sedef Kabaş’s insult to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Presidency, in a television program, Director of Communications Altun emphasised that politics, opposition and journalism all have morals. Director of Communications Altun said: “Those...

President Erdoğan, in answer to reporters’ questions, said: “We can be a mediator in restoring peace between Russia and Ukraine.” After performing the Friday prayer in Grand Çamlıca Mosque in Üsküdar, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan paid a visit to the Islamic Civilizations Museum, which is under construction within the mosque. Before leaving the museum, President Erdoğan answered reporters’ questions. RUSSIA-UKRAINE TENSION In answer to a reporter’s question on the Russia-Ukraine tension, President Erdoğan said: “As I have said before, any development in the region between Russia and Ukraine towards invasion, including border violations,...