The book, published specifically for the "United for Peace in Palestine" Summit, hosted by First Lady Erdoğan in Istanbul, demonstrates Türkiye's domestic and international efforts to end the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza and establish peace. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan: "Türkiye, a nation that has historically supported the oppressed, opposed the oppressor, and welcomed the oppressed, continues to support the innocent and oppressed Palestinian people." "We invite all actors who have a say in the region to sincerely contribute to peace." Presidency's Directorate of Communications has published a book titled "Türkiye’s Peace Diplomacy for the...
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Addressing AK Party’s Parliamentary Group Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “Those who do not speak out against Israel’s crimes against humanity are just as much an accomplice in these crimes as the perpetrators. The blood of the kids killed in Gaza sticks as a stain of shame to the foreheads of those who provide weaponry, ammunition and intelligence support to the Israeli administration.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the Party’s Group Meeting at the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (GNAT). Listing the top issues on...
The call addressed the escalating Israeli attacks, including human rights violations, in Gaza and the humanitarian crisis in the region. Pointing out that atrocities against the Palestinian territories are deepening and civilian deaths are increasing by the minute, President Erdoğan underscored that they will work for the punishment of Israel, which has committed war crimes, in international courts and that he expects support from Italy to ensure a ceasefire and lasting peace.
The Disinformation Bulletin dated November 14, 2023, prepared by the Center for Countering Disinformation of our Directorate with the theme "Palestine", was released. Please click here to access the bulletin.
Following is the article penned by Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun for the Spanish-based political magazine "Atalayar": The Republic of Türkiye, founded at the turn of the twentieth century with an unprecedented war of independence, is marking its 100th anniversary. The Republic was founded on national sovereignty as a result of the War of Independence, which was won with the nation's determination and resolve. The fact that Türkiye has survived in unity and solidarity in its immediate geography, where instability and conflict have been acutely felt over the last century, demonstrates the country's...
Director of Communications Altun: "Unfortunately, Israel is also conducting a dirty disinformation campaign in parallel and simultaneously with the massacres it is committing as a blatant war crime. Even if they disagree with Israel, they desire that humanity and the international community at least witness this atrocity in silence. They want everyone to be preoccupied with the agenda of lies and disinformation and not hear the heartbreaking cries in Gaza." Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun attended the 3rd International Communication Sciences Symposium (ICOMS) organised by Sakarya University (SAÜ) and TÜBİTAK. Pointing out that globalisation has been...
Since the beginning of Israel's offensive on Gaza on October 7, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been communicating with leaders by phone and in person to try to restore peace to the region and decrease civilian casualties, and he will expand diplomatic contacts in the coming days. The Israeli army continues its escalating attacks on the Gaza Strip for the 38th day. According to the government in Gaza, the death toll from the Israeli offensive has exceeded 11,000. Since October 7, President Erdoğan has been carrying out leader-to-leader diplomacy through face-to-face meetings and phone calls to ensure peace in the region...
Addressing the opening ceremony of the Social Life City in Istanbul, President Erdoğan said: “It is during our government that our country has fully obtained the characteristics of a social state described in our constitution. Türkiye is one of the most advanced countries in the world in terms of the coverage of the social security umbrella.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the opening ceremony of the Social Life City in Istanbul’s district of Arnavutköy. Remembering with mercy Abdülhamid II, who founded Darülaceze (the House of the Poor), a unique venue...
The claim in some media outlets that "A considerable amount of weapons is being transported from Syria to Türkiye. According to the information at my disposal, unlike the trucks in question (which were seized carrying weapons), there are other trucks that passed through without being seized," is not true. In 2023, weapons attempted to be smuggled through Karkamış, Ceylanpınar and Akçakale were seized. The claim that "there are trucks that passed through without being seized" is completely unfounded. The Ministry of Trade's Customs Enforcement teams operate around the clock with cutting-edge technological devices and do not give smugglers...