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Director of Communications Altun addresses fourth meeting of Public Diplomacy Coordination Board

Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun remarked, "Türkiye continues to make strides as an ally, an economic actor, and a centre of attraction. Türkiye, through the leader-to-leader diplomacy pursued by our President, has emerged as a significant player in the global arena, effectively mediating the settlement of crises." The Public Diplomacy Coordination Board convened at the Presidential Complex under the chairmanship of Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun. The Board's fourth meeting was attended by deputy ministers, directors and deputy directors of institutions and organisations related to or affiliated with the Presidency, as well as representatives of public...

President Erdoğan, President el-Sisi of Egypt talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt. The call addressed Israel’s attacks on Palestinian territories and the efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. President Erdoğan underscored that it is important for Islamic countries to continue their works in unity to achieve a permanent ceasefire.  Congratulating his Egyptian counterpart on his reelection as President, President Erdoğan expressed his wish for the new era to be auspicious for the Türkiye-Egypt relations.

President Erdoğan, President Vučić of Serbia talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Aleksandar Vučić of Serbia.   The call addressed the Türkiye-Serbia relations as well as regional and global issues.    Congratulating his Serbian counterpart on his election victory, President Erdoğan noted that the strong relations and cooperation between the two countries will grow even stronger in the upcoming period.

President Erdoğan attends 2023 Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Awards Ceremony

Speaking at the 2023 Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Awards Ceremony, President Erdoğan said: “As has been the case in every area, in culture and arts as well, we are determined to elevate our country to a level in keeping with our goals for the Century of Türkiye. The way to make the most of the second century of our Republic and our millennial existence in Anatolia is to rejuvenate our civilization with all its material and spiritual elements.”   President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the 2023 Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Awards Ceremony in Ankara. ...

“Istanbul Photo Awards 2023” exhibition opens

Director of Communications Altun: "Despite all of Israel's obstacles today, Anadolu Agency continues to showcase and will continue to exhibit a magnificent journalism performance in Gaza City." The fourth exhibition of the international news photography competition "Istanbul Photo Awards 2023," organised by Anadolu Agency (AA), has opened at CSO Ada Ankara. During his speech at the opening ceremony, Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun emphasised the global prominence of AA's photographs and highlighted the significant impact of AA's photography service as an esteemed media production hub, influencing news production worldwide. Director of Communications Altun said, "We take great pride in this...

President Erdoğan, Emir Sheikh Meshal of Kuwait talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with the new Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. During the call, President Erdoğan expressed his sadness over the passing of the Emir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf and conveyed his condolences to the new Emir Sheikh Meshal. The call addressed Türkiye-Kuwait relations as well as global and regional issues. President Erdoğan wished success to Sheikh Meshaal in his new position.

President Erdoğan addresses journalists’ questions on return flight from Hungary

President Erdoğan said: "I believe that the positive developments that are expected, particularly with regard to the F-16 issue and the United States and Canada's fulfilment of their commitments, will expedite our parliament's favourable position on this matter (Sweden's membership in NATO)." President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan weighed in on the recent developments while addressing journalists' questions on his return flight from Hungary. President Erdoğan announced that the sixth meeting of the Türkiye-Hungary High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSCC) was successfully held in Budapest, stating that they paid an official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Viktor...

President Erdoğan shares post about his visit to Hungary

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared a post on his social media account about his contacts in Budapest, which he visited upon the invitation of Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary. In his post, President Erdoğan said, "I was honoured to be in Budapest for the 6th meeting of the Türkiye-Hungary High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council. Today is the 100th anniversary of the Treaty of Friendship between Türkiye and Hungary, which also established our diplomatic relations. Our friendly relations with Hungary, which draw strength from historical ties and cultural affinity, go back much further than a century. Our...

President Erdoğan attends opening event of Türkiye-Hungary Culture Year

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Budapest for an official visit, attended the opening event of the Türkiye-Hungary Culture Year, declared to mark the 100th anniversary of the bilateral relations, together with President Katalin Novák and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary. First Lady Emine Erdoğan was also present at the event, which featured a concert of Turkish and Hungarian music. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/150587/president-erdogan-attends-opening-event-of-turkiye-hungary-culture-year-