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President Erdoğan in the U.S.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has arrived in New York to attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly and hold several meetings. President Erdoğan was welcomed at John F. Kennedy International Airport by Türkiye’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ahmet Yıldız, Türkiye’s Ambassador to the U.S. Sedat Önal and Türkiye’s Consul General in New York Muhittin Ahmet Yazal. Accompanying President Erdoğan in the U.S. are First Lady Emine Erdoğan, Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan...

“Pressure on Israel must be increased to prevent our region from being dragged into a massive catastrophe”

Holding a press conference before departing for the U.S. to attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Erdoğan said: “Pressure on Israel must be increased further to prevent our region from being dragged into a massive catastrophe.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference at the State Guesthouse of Atatürk Airport in Istanbul before leaving for the U.S. to attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Noting that he will soon depart for New York, President Erdoğan stated that over 130 heads of state and government are...

Head of Communications Altun sends video message to Stratcom Public Forum held in New York

"Stratcom Public Forum", the first forum of the International Strategic Communication Summit (Stratcom Summit) overseas, was organised by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications in New York ahead of the United Nations General Assembly. The forum, where Altun addressed the participants via video message, was attended by strategic communication experts from international organisations, civil society organisations, academics, public and private institutions and media representatives. Pointing out that the forum will concentrate on international cooperation and communication in crisis response, Head of Communications Altun stated that in an era in which natural disasters, pandemics or political conflicts transcend borders, it is essential...

Head of Communications Altun: “A shameful chapter for humanity is being written in Gaza”

In a post he shared on social media, the Presidency's Head of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, said, "Remaining silent in the face of this genocide is to become complicit in this entire tragedy.  In his post, Head of Communications Altun said:  "For 350 days, the people of Gaza have endured one of the most violent assaults the world has witnessed. Since October 7, humanity has been witnessing this tragedy, leaving profound scars on our collective conscience. A shameful chapter for humanity is being written in Gaza. Cities are being bombed, mosques, hospitals, and schools are being destroyed. Innocent civilians, journalists, children,...

“We cannot allow the slightest concession on Türkiye’s tranquility”

Speaking at the commissioning of new vehicles for gendarmerie and police forces, President Erdoğan said: “Anyone who disturbs our nation’s peace or disrupts the public order and believes he can get away with it will confront our state’s iron fist in velvet glove. We cannot allow the slightest concession on Türkiye’s tranquility. We are very determined on this issue.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the Commissioning Ceremony of 7,204 New Vehicles within Gendarmerie and Police Forces in Istanbul. Noting that security for human beings ranks second in the hierarchy of needs, President...

President Erdoğan receives Speaker Hołownia of the Polish Sejm

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Speaker Szymon Franciszek Hołownia of the Polish Sejm at the Presidential Complex.  Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (GNAT) Numan Kurtulmuş was also present at the meeting. Source: Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye

“We take every opportunity to make Türkiye a regional and global center of gravity”

Speaking at the International Contracting Services Award Ceremony, President Erdoğan said: “We take every opportunity to make Türkiye a regional and global center of gravity. We seek to keep the windows of opportunities open with every structure and actor amid the diversifying and increasing regional blocs in the international system.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the Turkish Contractors Association International Contracting Services Award Ceremony in Ankara. President Erdoğan said: “While the world changes and new centers of power emerge in economy, production and technology, we have to adapt ourselves to this. Türkiye...

President Erdoğan, Prime Minister Mikati of Lebanon talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Prime Minister Najib Mikati of Lebanon. During the call, President Erdoğan expressed his sorrow over the attack in Lebanon and wished mercy to those who lost their lives and urgent healing to those who were injured. President Erdoğan also stated that Israel's attempts to spread conflicts in the region are extremely dangerous and that efforts to stop Israeli aggression will continue.