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Balıkesir becomes new stop of Presidency’s Directorate of Communications’ Digital Truck

The new stop of the ‘Digital Truck’ of the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications, where Türkiye’s national, historical, cultural, scientific, and technological wealth are represented through digital presentations becomes Balıkesir. In the truck which began its Türkiye tour from Edirne on February 19 and is now stationed at Balıkesir Public Transportation Centre Square, there are areas to experience magic mirrors, interactive screen, green screen and 3D virtual box. The Green Screen Experience shows the visitors, who are photographed in front of a special material, as if they were in a predetermined environment, thanks to advanced technology...

Presidency’s Director of Communications Altun meets with Minister of Culture of Azerbaijan Karimov

Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun held an inter-delegation meeting with Azerbaijani Minister of Culture Anar Karimov. At the meeting held at the Directorate building, issues to enhance cooperation in the fields of communication, media, culture, TV series and cinema were discussed. Fahrettin Altun stated during the meeting where the delegations met that they were highly pleased with the increase of contact between Azerbaijan and Türkiye in all fields. Expressing that they showed the world that the principle of "one nation, two states" is not mere words, Altun stated that they were in close cooperation not only in military...

“We are starting the new controlled normalization process today”

Speaking after the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “Closely following the developments across the world and particularly in Europe, we are constantly updating our strategy in the fight against the pandemic. In this regard, we are starting the new controlled normalization process today as we have promised to our nation.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the nation following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex. “OUR GROWTH RATE IN 2020 IS THE MOST VISIBLE INDICATOR OF THE SUCCESS OF OUR POLICIES” “The global economy is going through a very difficult period. Global income and world trade volume...

President Erdoğan: “Developments in Afghanistan are closely related to the security and stability of the region”

In a message sent to President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai of Afghanistan on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Afghanistan, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "Developments in Afghanistan are closely related to the security and stability of the region. We closely follow the developments in friendly and brotherly Afghanistan. We hope that the peace process which aims to put an end to the ongoing conflicts of more than 40 years succeeds." President Erdoğan's message was read by the Ambassador of Türkiye to Kabul Oğuzhan Ertuğrul at...

Director of Communications Altun: “February 28 is not only a military coup but also a political, cultural and social one”

Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "February 28 is a coup. February 28 is not only a military coup but also a political, cultural, and social one. February 28 is a process which was used to try and strangle the society. February 28 is the seed of discord." Director of Communications Altun shared a post on his Twitter account on the occasion of the 24th anniversary of the February 28 coup, which is referred to as the "postmodern coup" in Turkish political history. Stating that it was the anniversary of suspending the democracy, the people's will, the legitimate power, the fundamental rights and freedoms...

President Erdoğan: “Coup is a crime against humanity”

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "Coup is a crime against humanity. I have gone through February 28; I am aware of February 28". President Erdoğan shared a video message on his Twitter account on the occasion of the 24th anniversary of the February 28 coup, which is referred to as the "postmodern coup" in Turkish political history. President Erdoğan noted the following in his message: "I was the Mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality during the February 28 coup. Because of a poem I recited, I was imprisoned unlawfully in an effort to put an end to my political career. I currently...

Director of Communications Altun: “We will continue our just struggle to eradicate terror at its source, without making any concession”

Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, “We will continue our just struggle to eradicate terror at its source, without making any concession.” Director of Communications Altun shared a post on Twitter on February 27, 2020, the anniversary of Operation Spring Shield, carried out by the Turkish Armed Forces in Idlib in northern Syria. Retweeting the message of the Ministry of National Defence regarding the anniversary of the operation, Altun stated, “We will continue our just struggle to eradicate terrorism at its source, without making any concession. With mercy and gratitude to all our martyrs”.

“We will make Türkiye one of the top 10 economies of the world”

Speaking at the opening ceremony of Kızılcahamam-Çerkeş Tunnel, President Erdoğan underscored that Turkey marches towards its goals for 2023 with determination, and said: “We will inshallah achieve all our goals for 2023, make our country one of the top 10 economies of the world and increase our people’s prosperity to the level they deserve.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke via videoconference at the opening ceremony of Kızılcahamam-Çerkeş Tunnel. Stating that due to its transportation networks that complement each other, Turkey looks to the future more confidently in terms of human development and economic infrastructure,...