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Presidential High Advisory Board convenes under President Erdoğan’s chairmanship

Türkiye's migration management and matters pertaining to foreigners residing in the country under various statuses were discussed during the meeting. The Presidential High Advisory Board convened at the Presidential Palace under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun issued a written statement regarding the roughly three-hour meeting. According to the statement, Members of the Board discussed Türkiye’s migration management and matters pertaining to foreigners residing in the country under various statuses during the meeting. Members of the Board exchanged...

Türkiye-Africa Media Summit to be held in Istanbul

At the Summit, which will last for two days, panel sessions will be held on gender equality in the media sector, as well as the challenges facing journalism in the wake of the pandemic and digital siege. The Türkiye-Africa Media Summit organised by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications will be held in Istanbul on May 25-26, 2022. The event organised on the occasion of Africa Day on May 25 will be attended by 80 members of the press from 45 African countries, as well as African diplomats and executives of state institutions, media representatives, academics, private sector representatives, and non-governmental organisations representatives. Presidency's...

“National Space Program Strategy Document” circular by President Erdoğan

President Erdoğan announced that the "National Space Program Strategy Document" for the years 2022-2030 was prepared by the Turkish Space Agency to coordinate Türkiye's vision, strategy, goals and projects in the field of space policies in an integrated manner. Regarding the National Space Program Strategy Document published in the Official Gazette, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that the space sector is advancing rapidly and becoming an area that affects the lives of all people and generates value. President Erdoğan drew attention to the importance of securing independence in access to and use of space, fostering space...

“Hand in Hand for New Hopes” concert organized with Directorate of Communications’ support

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun sent a message to the concert that said, “The gathering of representatives from Armenian, Greek, Assyrian, Jewish and Chaldean communities at St. Antoine Church is the best illustration of the culture of coexistence, in my opinion.” During the concert held at St. Antoine Church, soloist Dr. Karin Çubukciyan was accompanied by organist Anna Gevorgyan Uğurluyan. Director of Communications Prof. Fahrettin Altun’s message for the concert was read by Father Şirvan Mürzyan before the performances. In his message, Director of Communications Altun said the concert was held with the ending of the pandemic,...

“Our approach to NATO’s enlargement originates from our principled stance on combatting terrorism”

Addressing citizens following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “If the countries applying for NATO membership look at their past, they will see that we have made major contributions to them as well against the threats arising from the east. Our approach to NATO’s enlargement originates not from bigotry or animosity but from our principled stance on combatting terrorism.”  President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex. “THOSE CARING ABOUT NOTHING BUT THEIR OWN SECURITY CANNOT TOLERATE TÜRKİYE’S INDEPENDENT STANCE”  Noting that...

Directorate of Communications posts on “Sweden’s Application for NATO Membership”

“Under the collective security principle of NATO, Türkiye expects concrete assurances from Sweden, which supports terrorist organisations.” The Presidency's Directorate of Communications indicates that Türkiye expects concrete assurances from Sweden, which supports terrorist organisations, under the collective security principle of NATO. The Directorate of Communications underlines that Türkiye has demanded the extradition of PKK/PYD and FETO terrorists from Sweden since 2017 but has yet to receive a positive response. In the statement which calls attention to how the Swedish authorities receive members of the terrorist organisations Türkiye is fighting at the ministerial level and...

“We have realized many projects that will render our navy stronger”

Speaking at a ceremony held for the docking of Hızırreis submarine and the first welding of Selmanreis submarine, President Erdoğan said: “We have realized many projects that will render our navy stronger and more deterrent for the security of the Blue Homeland.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at a ceremony held for the docking of Hızırreis submarine and the first welding of Selmanreis submarine at Gölcük Shipyard Command. President Erdoğan said: “Nearly 30 domestic companies of ours have assumed responsibility in this critical project with their designs and productions for...