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President Erdoğan meets with Sudan Sovereignty Council Chairman al-Burhan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Chairman of the Sovereignty Council of Sudan Abdel Fattah al-Burhan at the Presidential Complex. The leaders discussed regional issues, with a particular focus on the Türkiye–Sudan bilateral relations. At the meeting, President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye continues its efforts to end the bloodshed in Sudan. President Erdoğan also noted that work is ongoing to strengthen relations between Türkiye and Sudan in a wide range of fields, particularly trade, agriculture, energy, and defence.

President Erdoğan, PM Jetten of Netherlands talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Rob Jetten of the Netherlands. The leaders discussed the Türkiye-Netherlands bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues. Congratulating Mr. Jetten on his new post, President Erdoğan said that Türkiye aims to strengthen the cooperation and dialogue with the Netherlands in the new period as well. Stating that Türkiye has been carrying out intensive works to end the conflicts in the region, President Erdoğan noted that especially the geopolitical developments have shown that the Türkiye-European Union relations should be addressed within the...

“We do not condone wasting public assets”

Speaking at a ceremony for the 164th Foundation Anniversary of the Turkish Court of Accounts, President Erdoğan said: “Just as we regard defending the national will as a matter of honor, we do not condone wasting public assets, their exploitation through illegal and irregular means, or especially their use as a stepping stone for personal gain. It is our red line that all public employees, regardless of their position, title, or rank, act with sensitivity when using resources.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at a ceremony for the 164th Foundation Anniversary of the Turkish Court...

“We do not have any time for quarrels or polemics”

Holding a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “We are well aware of the fact that we as the government and the alliance have assumed a historic responsibility in a period when historic transformations are taking place. Therefore, we do not have any time for anger, quarrels or polemics.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex. “Borders of our region are being sought to be redrawn with blood and tears” Stating that very significant political, economic and diplomatic crises are occurring in the region...

President Erdoğan sends message to Baku Energy Week held in Azerbaijan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sent a message to the opening ceremony of the Baku Energy Week, held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar read President Erdoğan's message. Highlighting that regional developments have once again validated the accuracy of the energy initiatives undertaken with Azerbaijan, President Erdoğan noted that they continue to successfully implement numerous mega-projects alongside Azerbaijan, projects that were once considered a mere dream for the region. President Erdoğan mentioned initiatives such as the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan, Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum, and TANAP pipelines, which were launched together with Azerbaijan and completed...

Head of Communications Duran: “The Conquest Was Not Merely the Acquisition of a City, but Also the Construction of a Civilisational Vision”

Presidency’s Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran shared his assessments of the events organised to mark the 573rd anniversary of the Conquest of İstanbul. Stating that the anniversary was commemorated through four separate events organised by the Directorate, Head of Communications Duran noted that the mapping and laser show at Rumeli Fortress highlighted the military genius and vision of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. Emphasising that the conquest was not merely the acquisition of a city but also the construction of a civilisational vision, Head of Communications Duran said that the path opened by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror continues today through...

Presidency’s Head of Communications Duran Visits “Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror and the Conquest of Istanbul” Immersive Exhibition Tent

Presidency’s Head of Communications, BurhanettinDuran, visited the immersive visual exhibition tent titled “Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror and the Conquest of İstanbul,” set up in Sultanahmet Square as part of the celebrations marking the 573rd anniversary of the conquest of İstanbul. Speaking to journalists after viewing the presentation depicting the conquest of İstanbul, Head of Communications Duran stated that the conquest on 29 May 1453 was not merely the conquest of a city, but also a conquest of minds. Noting that the project aimed to showcase the background of a great civilisational legacy, Head of Communications Duran...

President Erdoğan performs Friday prayer at Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan performed Friday prayer at Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul.  Delivering remarks to reporters on his way out of the mosque, President Erdoğan said that he will attend the celebratory event to be held at Haliç Congress Center later in the day for the conquest of Istanbul. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

Head of Communications Duran: “Striving for a world where racism finds no place is a shared responsibility of humanity”

Presidency’s Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran commemorated the Turkish citizens who lost their lives in the racist attack carried out in Solingen 33 years ago in a message posted on his NSosyal account. In his post, Head of Communications Duran stated: “I commemorate with mercy and prayers our citizens who lost their lives in the racist attack carried out in Solingen 33 years ago. Despite the years that have passed, the pain of that tragedy remains etched in our memories. I also remember with mercy Mevlüde Genç, known as ‘Wise Mother,’ who, despite losing...