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“We will always support the TRNC”

Speaking at a ceremony for the July 20 Peace and Freedom Day in the TRNC, President Erdoğan said: “Our efforts aimed at breaking the isolation and lifting the embargo, the Turkish Cypriots are unjustly and unlawfully subjected to, will further increase. We will always support the TRNC, which was founded on the blood of our martyrs, in order for it to become a powerful, prosperous and prestigious country.”  President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at a ceremony held for the July 20 Peace and Freedom Day in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Prior to the ceremony,...

President Erdoğan visits Atatürk Monument in TRNC

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Ersin Tatar of the TRNC visited the Atatürk Monument during the July 20 Peace and Freedom Day ceremonies in Lefkosa (Nicosia). Following a minute of silence and the National Anthem, President Erdoğan placed a wreath at the monument. Signing the Special Book of the Memorial, President Erdoğan wrote the following in the book: "We are honoured to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the July 20 Peace Operation, which our valiant Armed Forces conducted in collaboration with the Turkish Cypriot people. The Turkish nation has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to its...

President Erdoğan in TRNC

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has arrived in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) to attend the July 20 Peace and Freedom Day ceremony on the 50th anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation. President Erdoğan was welcomed with an official ceremony at Ercan Airport by TRNC President Ersin Tatar. TRNC Parliament Speaker Zorlu Töre, TRNC Prime Minister Ünal Üstel and Türkiye’s Ambassador to the TRNC Metin Feyzioğlu were also present at the ceremony. Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar, Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu and Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir...

Head of Communications Altun’s post on “Flag in the North: Cyprus” Documentary

Presidency's Head of Communication Fahrettin Altun shared a post on his social media account on the documentary ‘Flag in the North: Cyprus' produced by TRT for the 50th anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation. Head of Communications Altun stated the following in his post: "On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the #CyprusPeaceOperation, TRT, renowned for its numerous historical documentaries that uncover hidden truths from the past, is presenting a meaningful production that focuses on the Turkish presence in Cyprus and the historical reality of the island for our nation. 'Flag in the North: Cyprus' focuses on the Turkish...

“As a result of six years of meticulous restoration, we have revived the Yıldız Palace”

Speaking at the re-opening ceremony of the newly-restored Yıldız Palace, President Erdoğan said: “As a result of six years of meticulous restoration and furnishing work carried out by the Directorate of National Palaces, we have revived the Yıldız Palace. The Yıldız Palace, one of the symbols of our city, is opening its doors to our people and visitors from all over the world as of today.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the re-opening ceremony of the Yıldız Palace. “As a result of six years of meticulous restoration...

President Erdoğan, 45th President and Presidential Candidate Trump of US talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Donald J. Trump, the 45th President and Presidential Candidate of the United States of America. The call addressed the assassination attempt on Trump, and its aftermath. Condemning once again the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, President Erdoğan voiced his sadness over the attack and conveyed his get-well wishes. President Erdoğan described the assassination attempt as an attack against democracy. Noting that Trump’s courageous stance after the heinous attack was praiseworthy, President Erdoğan said that Trump’s continuation of his programs without any break strengthened democracy and that...

President Erdoğan meets with Irish Parliament Speaker Ó Fearghaíl

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Speaker of the House of Representatives of Ireland Seán Ó Fearghaíl at the Presidential Complex.  Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (GNAT) Numan Kurtulmuş was also present at the meeting. https://tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/153086/president-erdogan-meets-with-irish-parliament-speaker-feargha-l

Head of Communications Altun congratulates TRT Haber for being elected as ABU News Group Chair

Presidency’s Head of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a congratulatory message on his social media account following the election of TRT Haber (News) as the Chair of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) News Group. In his message, Head of Communications Altun stated: "I congratulate TRT Haber and the entire TRT family for being elected as the Chair of the News Group in the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union - ABU, the world's largest broadcasting organization with 240 members from 65 countries. Following our success in bringing the ABU presidency ...

Ambassadors present credentials to President Erdoğan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Ambassador Bassam Ahmed Marzooq of Bahrain, Ambassador Eduardo Enrique Hernandez Recinos of Guatemala, Ambassador Mirsada Colakovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Presidential Complex.