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Director of Communications Altun: “Attempts at taking to the streets rather than trusting the ballot box and seeking to make opposition over the claims of criminal organisations are one and the same”

Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "Attempts at taking to the streets rather than trusting the ballot box and seeking to make opposition over the claims of criminal organisations are one and the same." Presidency's Directorate of Communications held an international conference titled "An Assault on Nation's Will: The Coup of May 27, 1960." The opening address of the online conference was delivered by the Director of Communications Altun. Director of Communications Altun commemorated with mercy Prime Minister Adnan Menderes, Minister of Foreign Affairs Fatin Rüştü Zorlu, and Minister of Finance Hasan Polatkan, who were sentenced to death by a ...

“I believe we will make Türkiye a global production and technology hub”

Addressing senior executives of US-based firms during an online meeting, President Erdoğan said: “I believe that we, together with your support, will make Turkey, which is the heart of three continents, a global production and technology hub.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed senior executives of US-based firms during an online meeting. “NONE OF THE SHORTCOMINGS EXPERIENCED BY MANY COUNTRIES TOOK PLACE IN TURKEY” Drawing attention to sharp recessions caused by the coronavirus pandemic across the world, President Erdoğan underscored that none of the shortcomings, setbacks in supply chains, or security weaknesses which were experienced by many countries...

“We aim to be one of the first countries to possess UCAVs controlled by artificial intelligence”

Addressing AK Party’s parliamentary group meeting, President Erdoğan said: “The successes achieved in the field by our UAVs, products of the vision of National Technology Initiative, have led to results which have caused war strategies to be re-written, so to speak. Once Akıncı, the upper version of our current UAVs, is brought into play, the current landscape will change drastically. We aim to be one of the first countries to possess UCAVs controlled completely by artificial intelligence.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the party’s parliamentary...

“The malady of Islamophobia is spreading rapidly across the world like a cancer cell”

Speaking at the 1st International Symposium on Media and Islamophobia, President Erdoğan said: “The malady of Islamophobia is spreading rapidly across the world, the West in particular, like a cancer cell.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the 1st International Symposium on Media and Islamophobia in Ankara. “The issue we are faced with is not Islamophobia or fear of Islam, but outright hostility towards Islam,” President Erdoğan said, underlining that the malady of Islamophobia was spreading rapidly across the world like a cancer cell. “The strategy of "demonizing Muslims" launched by the American administration...

“Türkiye will export UAVs to a NATO and EU member state for the first time in its history”

Speaking at a joint press conference with President Duda of Poland, President Erdoğan said: “With the document that has just been signed, Turkey will export UAVs to a NATO and EU member state for the first time in its history. I believe that our cooperation in this area will increasingly continue in the period ahead.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Andrzej Duda of Poland held a joint press conference following their tête-à-tête at the Presidential Complex. “WE DISCUSSED AMPLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COOPERATION BETWEEN TURKEY AND POLAND” Noting that their tête-à-tête thoroughly...

President Duda of Poland at the Presidential Complex

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed President Andrzej Duda of Poland with an official ceremony at the Presidential Complex. After the national anthems of Turkey and Poland were played, President Duda saluted the guard of honor. Following the introduction of delegations, the two leaders headed inside for their bilateral meeting. President Erdoğan and President Duda will co-chair a meeting between their delegations after their tête-à-tête. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/127979/president-duda-of-poland-at-the-presidential-complex

“No one can any longer make the Turkish side pay for the deadlock in Cyprus”

Speaking at the TRNC Irrigation Conveyance Tunnel Light Appearance Ceremony, President Erdoğan said: “No one can any longer make the Turkish side pay for the deadlock in Cyprus. With the step they have taken regarding Maraş, the Turkish Cypriot people have shown they would no longer tolerate the unlawfulness on the island. If a solution is to be found in Cyprus, this must be built upon the realities on the ground not upon pipe dreams.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed via videoconference from Istanbul the TRNC Irrigation Conveyance Tunnel Light Appearance Ceremony. “TURKISH CYPRIOTS ARE THE PRIME VICTIMS...

Director of Communications Altun: “Türkiye continues its efforts with all of its institutions to draw the world’s attention to the persecution in Palestine”

Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, “Türkiye continues its efforts with all of its institutions to draw the world’s attention to the persecution in Palestine.” Director of Communications Altun issued a written statement regarding the ceasefire established in Palestine following Israeli attacks and the subsequent developments. Noting that, since the last days of Ramadan, Israel has caused the death of 232 people, including 65 children and 39 women, in its attacks targeting Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Mosque and in Gaza, Altun stated the following: "We strongly condemn Israel’s attack with stun grenades and rubber bullets on the congregation at...

President Erdoğan: “We, as Türkiye, have mobilised our resources not only for our citizens but also for friendly and brotherly countries since the early days of the pandemic”

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said: "We, as Türkiye, have mobilised our resources not only for our citizens but also for friendly and brotherly countries since the early days of the pandemic" President Erdoğan sent a video message to the Global Health Summit held in Rome and co-hosted by G20 President Italy and the European Union (EU). Starting his speech by greeting the heads of state and government and the President of the European Commission as well as the participants, President Erdoğan thanked the G20 President Italy and the European Commission for organising the meeting. President Erdo...