The Presidency's Head of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, shared a post on his social media account congratulating Anadolu Agency (AA) and wishing all those affected by the wildfires in California a speedy recovery.
In his post, Head of Communications Altun said, "Anadolu Agency has been one of the media outlets that has provided the most accurate, timely, and efficient means of informing the national and international public while the ongoing wildfires in the US state of California continue to dominate the global agenda.
The global community and the Turkish public have stayed current on the unfolding events via Anadolu Agency, a source of considerable pride for both us and Turkish journalism as a whole.
I offer Anadolu Agency, its correspondents, and its employees my heartfelt congratulations for successfully fulfilling their responsibility to provide accurate information and guidance to the public by providing real-time information about the wildfires as well as carrying out efforts that set an important precedent of dedication and meticulousness in journalism.
I wish Anadolu Agency continued success.
I offer my condolences to the families who have lost a loved one and wish everyone affected by the wildfires in California a quick recovery."