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International press covers May 14 elections

The presidential and 28th term parliamentary elections held on May 14, 2023 topped the agendas of a number of countries around the globe. The Presidents of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan congratulated President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on his success in the first round of the election by phone. After extending their best wishes for the second round, the leaders stated that they would observe the course of the runoff with diligence. The presidential and 28th term parliamentary elections, which were held on May 14, 2023, made headlines, and the elections and their results were extensively covered by international press outlets from countries including China, Japan,...

“It has been decided to extend the Black Sea Grain Corridor Agreement for another two months”

Speaking at a gathering with AK Party provincial heads, President Erdoğan said: “It has been decided to extend the Black Sea Grain Corridor Agreement for another two months with the efforts of our country, our Russian friends’ support and our Ukrainian friends’ contributions.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed via video conference a gathering of the party’s provincial heads, MPs, mayors, and candidates for MPs. Touching upon the Russia-Ukraine war and the Black Sea Grain Corridor Agreement in his speech, President Erdoğan said: “The agreement -- signed in Istanbul on...

Director of Communications Altun: “Black Sea Grain Corridor Agreement was extended for an additional two months”

Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a post on his social media account with his comments on the two-month extension of the Black Sea Grain Corridor Agreement. In his post, Altun stated, “This achievement is Türkiye's source of pride. As long as our President's efforts, which serve world peace and are praised by the entire international community, continue, there will always be hope for the perpetuation of peace and stability in our region.” Director of Communications Altun highlighted President Erdoğan's announcement of good news for the entire globe and his following statement, “It has been decided...

Director of Communications Altun: “We find this stance of Germany on silencing journalists unacceptable, and we are concerned about the crackdown on the freedom of press in this country.”

In a post shared on his social media account, Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun condemned the detention of two Turkish journalists in Germany. Director of Communications Altun said, "I condemn the detention of Sabah newspaper's Germany Representative İsmail Erel and Sabah Europe newspaper's Editor-in-Chief Cemil Albay upon the complaint of a confirmed FETO member like Cevheri Güven." Director of Communications Altun stated that the arrest of Turkish journalists by conducting early morning raids on their residences and offices for their reports against FETO in Germany and the confiscation of their equipment is a blatant violation of the freedom...

Director of Communications Altun: “I am addressing Charlie Hebdo and its offshoots. You cannot subdue Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, no matter what you do. You cannot divert us off our course, either”

In a post on his social media account, Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun stated that the filthy publication Charlie Hebdo, one of the most important sources of provocations, insults, and offensive language in the global media, once again demonstrated to the world how disgusting it is with its latest immoral and inhumane caricature of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. "It appears that the great success of our President in the May 14 elections caused these dishonourable individuals to lose sleep, exhibit repulsive behaviour, and reveal their grudges and hatreds," said Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun, adding: "I'm addressing Charlie...

President Erdoğan on CNN TÜRK-Kanal D joint broadcast

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made remarks and answered questions on current national and international issues in an interview broadcast live on CNN TÜRK and Kanal D. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/147197/president-recep-tayyip-erdogan-made-remarks-and-answered-questions-on-current-national-and-international-issues-in-an-interview-broadcast-live-on-cnn-turk-and-kanal-d-

President Erdoğan receives BBP Chairman Destici

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Chairman of the Great Unity Party (BBP) Mustafa Destici at the Presidential Complex. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/147195/president-erdogan-receives-bbp-chairman-destici  

President Erdoğan receives HÜDA PAR Chairman Yapıcıoğlu

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Chairman of the Free Cause Party (HÜDA PAR) Zekeriya Yapıcıoğlu at the Presidential Complex. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/147194/president-erdogan-receives-huda-par-chairman-yapicioglu