President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. The call addressed the Türkiye-Russia relations as well as regional matters, particularly the Ukraine-Russia war. President Erdoğan noted the need for steps that would minimize the negative effects of the war and build trust by restoring as soon as possible the ground for peace between Russia and Ukraine. President Erdoğan stated Türkiye's readiness, if agreed upon in principle by both parties, to meet with Russia, Ukraine and the United Nations in Istanbul, and to assume a role in a possible observation mechanism. ...
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Marking the 160th anniversary of the Turkish Court of Accounts, President Erdoğan said: “With its experience, powers and mission, the Court of Accounts plays a key role in our public administration system.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the 160th foundation anniversary event of the Turkish Court of Accounts in Ankara. Noting that the Court of Accounts, which came into existence as a result of the public reform efforts of the Ottoman State, was placed in an important position within the state functions, President Erdoğan said: “The Court of Accounts, which operates with the goal...
In a thread shared on his social media account on the 569th anniversary of the conquest of Istanbul, Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, “Mehmed the Conqueror’s vision to live up to the promise of this great city for Islam included protecting other cultures to ensure respect and tolerance for the other. As we think about his example, we are reminded of how much we are in need of such grace today.” Stating that they remember and celebrate the moment that forever changed the course of history today, Director of Communications Altun stressed that a young yet ambitious leader...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the 569th anniversary celebrations of Istanbul’s conquest and the ceremony for plantation of the first sapling at Atatürk Airport Nation’s Garden in Istanbul. Planting the first sapling with First Lady Emine Erdoğan and the children accompanying them, President Erdoğan greeted all the citizens in Türkiye’s 81 provinces from Istanbul Atatürk Airport Nation’s Garden. Stressing that Mehmed the Conqueror has a unique place in history and in hearts since he had conquered Istanbul, which has been the apple of the eye of the world...
President Erdoğan: "We have neutralised over a hundred terrorists so far, together with those in northern Iraq. We have no choice but to keep going with this process. We will eradicate terrorism and terrorists." On the flight back from his visit to Azerbaijan, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed the agenda with reporters and said, "We could never vote in 'favour' of NATO membership for countries that support terrorism, as long as Tayyip Erdoğan is in charge of the Republic of Türkiye." Stating that they had a proud day during the visit they made upon...
Many foreign speakers, NGO members, and audience attended the "A Societal Protest of the PKK’s Recruitment of Children: Diyarbakır Mothers Against the PKK" panel, which was held in The Hague, Netherlands, by the Directorate of Communications in reference to a sit-in protest of Diyarbakır mothers in front of the HDP Diyarbakır Provincial Directorate in an attempt to reunite with their abducted children taken to mountains. The moderator of the panel and a faculty member in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at Istanbul Medipol University, Assoc Prof Hüseyin Alptekin, pointed to the fact...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan as part of his one-day visit to Azerbaijan. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/138124/president-erdogan-meets-with-president-aliyev-of-azerbaijan
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the Distinguished Visitors Day of TEKNOFEST Azerbaijan Aerospace and Technology Festival in Baku. Noting that a large delegation had come to Azerbaijan along with himself as a sign of the affection between the two countries, President Erdoğan said: “We take pride in the successes of Azerbaijan which is rising as a paragon of stability in its region. We are proud of Azerbaijan which is making history in diplomacy, economy and culture despite all the injustices and unlawfulness it has faced.” Underscoring that TEKNOFEST was being held for the first time in brotherly Azerbaijan...
Director of Communications Altun: "Diyarbakır mothers are waging one of the largest and most powerful civil resistances to save their children, who have been kidnapped and ensnared by the terrorist organisation PKK, from the swamp of terrorism.” Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun addressed the participants with a video message at the "A Societal Protest of the PKK’s Recruitment of Children: Diyarbakır Mothers against the PKK Panel" organised by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications in The Hague, Netherlands, and gave a message of support to Diyarbakır Mothers. Director of Communications Altun pointed out the fact...