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President Erdoğan: We are working to ensure that our women enjoy their rights and freedoms, without any discrimination

President Erdoğan: "We will continue to work on resolving our women's issues, particularly violence against women, in the coming period." In a video message marking the 87th anniversary of Turkish women gaining the right to vote and be elected, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "We are working to ensure that our women enjoy their rights and freedoms without any discrimination." President Erdoğan emphasised that Türkiye granted the right to vote and to be elected to women who made history during the Turkish National War of Independence before many European countries and added: "The fact that our...

Directorate of Communications organises “Türkiye Drone Festival”

Director of Communications Altun: “By capturing the historical, cultural, and natural charms of Türkiye from the air, this competition will significantly contribute to the promotion and tourism of our country.” “Türkiye Drone Festival,” held by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications and where First Person View (FPV) drone pilots explore Türkiye’s historical, natural, and cultural attractions, will hold a public vote between December 5-25. Professional and world-renowned FPV drone pilots from around the world have flown over 12 Turkish cities to capture images in the categories of “History, Faith, Water, and Health.”  From today, public votes...

President Erdoğan meets with NGO representatives in Siirt

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with representatives of non-governmental organizations in Siirt. Delivering a speech at the event, President Erdoğan drew attention to the steps taken with determination in order for Türkiye to become an exemplary country in the areas of human rights, justice and freedoms, and said: “We have elevated Türkiye to an upper league in education, healthcare, security, transportation, agriculture, foreign policy, infrastructure, superstructure, employment and social welfare. We have changed the face of not only Türkiye but the entire region with the facilities we have built, the projects we have implemented and...

“We have started a new initiative to make Türkiye one of the most developed countries of the world”

Making a speech during the opening ceremony of multiple facilities in Siirt, President Erdoğan said: “We have improved our infrastructure in every area from education, healthcare and transportation to social means, sports and energy to the level where our citizens can receive the services they deserve. And now, we have started a new initiative to make Türkiye one of the most developed countries of the world on the basis of this strong infrastructure of democracy and development.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the opening ceremony of Zarova Bridge, Şirvan Dam and HEPP, and other...

Countdown begins for “International Strategic Communication Summit”

Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun: “With the summit, which will be held for the first time this year, we aim to establish Istanbul as the global centre of strategic communication activities and boost Türkiye’s global brand value in the field of strategic communication.” The Presidency’s Directorate of Communications will host the International Strategic Communication Summit (Stratcom Summit’ 21) on December 11-12, 2021, at the Haliç Congress Centre. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will address the summit through a video message, which will bring together experts from around the world in their respective fields. The two-day summit will...

Director of Communications Altun shares post on “Türkiye brand”

Director of Communications Altun: “Following the circular signed by our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the term ‘Türkiye’ will be used in all activities and correspondence with especially other states and international institutions and organisations.” Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun stated that another important step has been taken to strengthen the Türkiye brand. Director of Communications Altun shared a post about the circular, which was signed by President Erdoğan and promulgated in the Official Gazette, requiring the use of the term “Türkiye” rather than “Turkey," “Turkei,” or “Turquie,” etc. in all activities and correspondence...

President Erdoğan signs circular on use of “Türkiye” as brand

The circular establishes the “Türkiye” brand as the country’s umbrella brand in national and international media. The Presidential Circular on the use of “Türkiye” as a brand for export products, all types of activities and correspondence was signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and promulgated in the Official Gazette. The circular states that in light of thousands of years of state tradition, the State of the Republic of Türkiye acknowledges the preservation and elevation of its nation’s culture and values as one of its key duties by carrying out significant and notable achievements befitting...

President Erdoğan attends education support campaign awards ceremony

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the awards ceremony of an education support campaign held with the theme of, ‘100 Philanthropists on the 100th Anniversary of Gaziantep’s Liberation’ at Haliç Congress Center in Istanbul. Delivering a speech at the ceremony, President Erdoğan underscored that one of the most essential prerequisites for development was educated and qualified labor force, and said: “Today, we are together with our business people who will contribute to the improvement of our qualified labor force with the schools and training facilities they have introduced in Gaziantep. I thank in advance these business people of ours...

President Erdoğan, President Putin of Russia talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. Steps to enhance Türkiye-Russia relations, the developments between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and regional issues, particularly Syria, Libya and Ukraine were discussed during the call.