Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, shared a message on his NSosyal account to mark the arrival of 2026, wishing the country and the nation health, peace, happiness, and well-being.
In his message, Head of Communications Duran stated:
"With the arrival of 2026, I extend my wishes for health, peace, happiness, and well-being to each and every member of our august nation.
The past year has been a time during which our country has progressed with resolve in all areas and has enhanced its influence in the international arena, guided by the strong and visionary leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, significant success has been achieved in reconstruction and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the disaster of the century, clearly demonstrating the state’s capacity for crisis management. A total of 455,357 independent units, including houses, village homes, and workplaces, have been completed and delivered to their rightful beneficiaries. With unwavering resolve from our state and the solidarity of our nation, our cities have been reconstructed to ensure greater safety and resilience. These efforts have once again demonstrated Türkiye’s strength in disaster management and the spirit of unity between the state and the nation.
At a time when conflicts and humanitarian crises persist in many parts of the world, the ongoing tragedy in Gaza has left a deep wound in our collective conscience. This situation has once again laid bare the global need for justice and conscience, revealing how the international community has fallen short of fulfilling its responsibilities. Through its humanitarian diplomacy and multilateral initiatives, Türkiye has exerted intensive efforts on international platforms to achieve a fair and lasting solution. Standing firmly on the side of conscience and justice, Türkiye will continue to defend the rightful cause of the oppressed Palestinian people and to be a voice for justice and humanity.
I believe 2026 will be a historic year for our country in terms of foreign policy and diplomacy. Türkiye will host globally significant gatherings, such as the NATO Leaders’ Summit, the Summit of the Organisation of Turkic States, and COP31. These summits will serve as the cornerstone of global diplomacy, thereby reinforcing our country's active role on the international stage and making strong contributions to our vision of regional peace, global solidarity, and shared prosperity.
With its production capacity, strategic location, and trustworthy economy, Türkiye will continue to be an attractive hub for both domestic and international investors. In the period ahead, our country will continue to implement policies focused on investment, production, employment, and exports in line with its stable growth objectives, while delivering mega projects to our nation across all sectors, including health, education, transportation, infrastructure, and the defence industry.
In 2026, under the leadership of President Erdoğan, we will continue to realise the vision of the Century of Türkiye in unity and solidarity, while further strengthening the climate of trust and stability in line with the goal of a ‘Terror-Free Türkiye’. With this approach, we will take steps that reinforce our democracy, accelerate development, and strengthen social peace. Guided by the shared will of our nation and our strong state tradition, we will move forward towards our goals with confidence.
In the field of communication, Türkiye is building bridges of friendship and cooperation and forging enduring bonds across a wide geography, from the Turkic world to Africa and from the Balkans to Latin America. We will continue to convey our communication vision, centred on accurate information, peace, and solidarity, to the entire world.
In 2026 as well, in the words of our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, 'We will continue to strengthen the infrastructure that will accurately and timely inform our citizens and the world through reliable sources and to take efficient measures against disinformation.' In alignment with this vision, we will conduct communication activities on a global scale that further elevate Türkiye’s international reputation and influence.
With these thoughts and sentiments, I wish for 2026 to be a year filled with achievements for our country in unity and solidarity, to pave the way for a future in which peace, stability, and calm prevail across the world, and to bring positive outcomes to humanity as a whole.”