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“By year’s end, we will achieve for the first time in our history an export volume of over $200 billion”

Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “We are moving ahead by breaking a new record every month in export. There was a 40 percent increase in export volume year on year in the first 6 months. At this rate, we will achieve for the first time in our history an export volume of over $200 billion by year’s end.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex. “WE SHOULD COMPLY WITH MEASURES UNTIL SOCIAL IMMUNITY IS ACHIEVED” Praising Turkey as one of the leading countries which successfully managed the...

“Knowing that water is the cornerstone of our civilization, we focus on water investments”

Addressing the opening ceremony of various water-related facilities, President Erdoğan said: “Knowing that water is the cornerstone of our civilization, we focus on water investments. With 277 billion liras’ worth of investment in total, we have made history in this area by inaugurating 600 dams, 423 ponds, 590 hydroelectric plants, 1,457 irrigation facilities and 262 drinking water facilities.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at a mass opening ceremony of the newly-built water facilities. Drawing attention to the investments made in the area of water, President Erdoğan said: “We see no difference in nature between the protection of the homeland and the...

Movie “15/07 At Dawn” to be released on July 15

The movie "15/7 At Dawn," supported by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, will meet with the audience on July 15. Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a post about the movie, saying, "With their bare hands and brave hearts, this nation stood fast against the coup plotters and invaders. We felt the honour of being a nation once more 'At Dawn.' With respect and gratitude for our martyrs and veterans." The movie, which focuses on the events in Çengelköy and on the July 15 Martyrs Bridge during the coup attempt, brings the nation's brave struggle to the big screen. Directed...

President Erdoğan: “We will turn 2021 into a year of records for our country in foreign trade”

President and Justice and Development Party (AK Party) Leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "We have obtained the highest export figures in the Republic's history on a monthly, quarterly, and 6-month basis. By accelerating this momentum in the following six months, we will turn 2021 into a year of records for our country, particularly in foreign trade." President Erdoğan stated that cities have been embellished and that major road, energy, and housing projects have been undertaken, and noted the following: "We are breaking records in exports, production, and industry while maintaining economic stability in the face of all the attacks...

“Türkiye will take steps to protect its future and will definitely achieve its goals”

Addressing an opening ceremony in Sakarya, President Erdoğan said: “Turkey will take steps to protect its future and freedom and will definitely achieve its goals. We have been working day and night to bring our country and cities closer to this objective in every area.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the inauguration of newly-constructed facilities in Sakarya. Noting that he first visited the 1st Main Maintenance Factory in the district of Arifiye as part of his visit to Sakarya, President Erdoğan said he proudly follows the ongoing works at the factory, which is one...

President Erdoğan visits the 1st Main Maintenance Factory in Arifiye

Delivering remarks during his visit to the 1st Main Maintenance Factory in Arifiye, President Erdoğan said: “Without a strong defense industry, we cannot protect our future and freedom.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech during his visit to the 1st Main Maintenance Factory in Arifiye. Noting that the factory served the military since 1973, President Erdoğan said: “Here, the BMC runs the ASFAT company which totally belongs to the state. Let me underline that the factory belongs to our treasury. It is allocated to the Ministry of National Defense.” “THE GREATEST LEGACY WE CAN LEAVE TO NEXT...

Director of Communications Altun slams YouTube for removing his speech

Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun slammed YouTube for removing a speech he made at the Martyred Diplomats Exhibition under the guise of “hate speech.” Altun shared the speech that YouTube had taken down on his Twitter account, and noted the following: “I'm sorry to announce that YouTube has censored the speech I made at the Martyred Diplomats Exhibition. This speech was said to contain hate speech. Please pay attention and make an informed decision. This is hypocrisy and double standards. YouTube considers what we say about murderous terrorists who martyred our Turkish diplomats to be a hate crime,...

“Combatting violence against women can only succeed with the whole society’s participation”

Speaking at the Presentation Meeting of the 4th National Action Plan on Combatting Violence against Women, President Erdoğan said: “Combatting violence against women can only succeed with the participation and sincere contributions of the whole society. We always have and always will stand by our women in their struggle for their rights in every area, the issue of violence in particular.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and First Lady Emine Erdoğan attended the Presentation Meeting of the 4th National Action Plan on Combatting Violence against Women. Delivering a speech at the meeting held at Beştepe Nation’s...