Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “Just as setting a church, a synagogue or a place of worship of another faith on fire is not freedom, there can be no such freedom as burning the Holy Quran, either.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex. “TÜRKİYE PLAYS A DETERMINING ROLE IN THE RESOLUTION OF CRISES” Drawing attention to the recent Eid al-Adha, President Erdoğan noted that he spoke by phone with the leaders of 21 countries on the occasion of the Eid. ...
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The Presidential Cabinet convened under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Complex. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/147602/presidential-cabinet-convenes-under-the-chairmanship-of-president-erdogan
Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun strongly condemned the attack on the employees of AZTV, the official state television of Azerbaijan, in France. In a post he shared on his social media account, Director of Communications Altun said that they were saddened to learn that the employees of the AZTV, the official state television of Azerbaijan, were attacked in France while performing their duties. Director of Communications Altun stated the following in his post: "We strongly condemn this heinous attack on the freedom of the press and information, which reveals that Europe is falling further and further behind in protecting...
President Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Kassym-Jomart K. Tokayev of Kazakhstan. The two leaders shared their wish that Eid al-Adha may bring peace, serenity and abundance to the Islamic world and the entire humanity. Voicing his sadness over the forest fires in Abai region, President Erdoğan said that Türkiye stands ready to provide the necessary support to the works to be carried out in the region.
In a post shared on his social media account, Presidency's Director of Communications, Fahrettin Altun, condemned the burning of the Holy Quran in front of a mosque in the Swedish capital, Stockholm. In the post shared in English, Director of Communications Altun stated that there has occurred yet another disgusting and despicable act of Quran burning in Sweden on the most holy day of Muslims. Director of Communications Altun stated the following in his post: "We are sick and tired of enabling of Islamophobia and continued instances of hatred for our religion on the part of European authorities, especially...
During the call, bilateral relations, regional and global issues, and the need to strengthen cooperation in these areas were stressed. Sweden's potential membership in NATO was also discussed during the call, which covered the most recent developments in Russia. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that, while Sweden is taking steps in the right direction, particularly with the amendment in anti-terrorism legislation, supporters of the PKK/PYD/YPG in Sweden continue to freely organise demonstrations praising terrorism, recruit members, and provide financial resources to terrorist organisations, and that this is unacceptable for Türkiye.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared a post on social media on the occasion of Eid al-Adha: Concerning the Eid al-Adha, President Erdoğan said: “I wish Eid al-Adha may lead to auspicious developments for our families, nation, the Islamic world and the entire humanity,” and noted: “I wholeheartedly congratulate our nation’s Eid al-Ahda. I wish Eid al-Adha may lead to auspicious developments for our families, nation, the Islamic world and the entire humanity.”
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held phone calls with the leaders of several countries and exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. Oman President Erdoğan spoke by phone with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman. The leaders exchanged eid greetings during the call. President Erdoğan praised Oman's constructive attitude towards conflicts in our region. Qatar President Erdoğan spoke by phone with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar. The two leaders exchanged Eid al-Adha greetings during the call. Sudan President Erdoğan spoke by phone with Chairman of the Sovereignty Council of...
Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a post on his social media account regarding the remarks made by a detained journalist about the terrorist organisation PKK's ringleader Abdullah Öcalan. Director of Communications Altun said, "Communication is a human right. It is non-negotiable. Freedom of expression is also indispensable for us," and he remarked that these rights included the liberty to seek, receive, and disseminate information and ideas without interference. Director of Communications Altun noted the following: "Freedom of expression and thought does not and cannot involve making propaganda for terrorist organisations and praising terrorists. This is merely an act...