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President Erdoğan congratulates Taekwondo National Team on winning European title

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated the taekwondo National Team on winning the European title in women’s, men’s and para taekwondo categories with 9 gold, 5 silver and 5 bronze medals. In a post on social media, President Erdoğan said: “I congratulate the taekwondo National Team on winning the European title in women’s, men’s and para taekwondo categories with 9 gold, 5 silver and 5 bronze medals at the European Taekwondo and Para Taekwondo Championships and I express my gratitude to all of our athletes on behalf of myself and my nation.”

President Erdoğan congratulates Etimesgut Municipality Amputee Sport Club

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated Etimesgut Municipality Amputee Sport Club on their title in the Amputee Football Champions League in Poland. In his social media post, President Erdoğan said, "I congratulate Etimesgut Municipality Amputee Sport Club on their valiant fight to win the Amputee Football Champions League title.”

President Erdoğan congratulates Vakıfbank Women’s Volleyball Team

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated the Vakıfbank Women's Volleyball Team on winning the 2022 CEV Women's Champions League Volley by defeating its Italian rival Imoco Volley 3-1 in the Super Final. President Erdoğan spoke by phone with Vakıfbank CEO Abdi Serdar Üstünsalih, Head Coach Giovanni Guidetti and the players to congratulate them on their championship in the CEV Champions League. In his post on social media, President Erdoğan said, “On behalf of myself and my nation, I sincerely congratulate the Vakıfbank Women's Volleyball Team on their title in the CEV Women's Champions League, which...

“We set all our goals with our youth”

Speaking at “A Youth Festival” in Adana, President Erdoğan said: “We build up all our hopes and set all our goals with our youth. We create all our visions for our youth and make all our preparations accordingly.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at “A Youth Festival” held in Adana by the party’s Youth Branches. “We are on the eve of our goals for 2023, which we have dedicated to the centennial of the Republic,” President Erdoğan stated, and added: “Now, we are mobilizing all our strength and...

Directorate of Communications organises “Turkish Day Parade” in New York

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun: "We regard every member of the Turkish-American community, which does not break their ties and retains strong relations with the homeland, as a representative of our nation and almost as a 'citizen diplomat'." Under the coordination of the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, the "Turkish Day Parade", which was first held in 1981 as a reaction to the assassination of Turkish diplomats in the US by the Armenian terrorist organisation ASALA, was held in New York. In his video message where Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun addressed the Turkish-American people at the 39th annual parade, said, ...

President Erdoğan congratulates Turkish Airlines EuroLeague champion Anadolu Efes

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated Anadolu Efes on winning the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague championship for the second time in a row, defeating Spanish team Real Madrid 58-57 in the Final Four. President Erdoğan spoke by phone with President of Anadolu Efes Sports Club Tuncay Özilhan and Head Coach of Anadolu Efes Basketball Team Ergin Ataman and congratulated the team for becoming the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague champion. In a post he shared on his social media account, President Erdoğan said, "My heartfelt congratulations to the Anadolu Efes basketball team, the pride of our country, who has added to...

“We set all our goals with our youth”

Speaking at “A Youth Festival” in Adana, President Erdoğan said: “We build up all our hopes and set all our goals with our youth. We create all our visions for our youth and make all our preparations accordingly.”  President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at “A Youth Festival” held in Adana by the party’s Youth Branches. “We are on the eve of our goals for 2023, which we have dedicated to the centennial of the Republic,” President Erdoğan stated, and added: “Now, we are mobilizing all our strength...

President Erdoğan, NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg talk over phone

President Erdoğan noted that Türkiye could not have a positive view on Sweden and Finland’s NATO membership so long as these countries did not show that they would be in solidarity with Türkiye concerning fundamental issues, combatting terrorism in particular. President Erdoğan had a phone conversation with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. The call addressed the application of Sweden and Finland for NATO membership. Stating that Türkiye sincerely supported NATO’s open door policy, President Erdoğan said that the issue concerning Sweden and Finland’s bid for membership, however, was related to these...

President Erdoğan, President Niinistö of Finland talk over phone

During the call, President Erdoğan stated that a mentality that disregarded terrorist organizations which posed a threat to an ally within NATO would not comply with the spirit of alliance and friendship. President Erdoğan had a phone conversation with President Sauli Niinistö of Finland. The call addressed the Türkiye-Finland relations and Finland’s application for NATO membership. President Erdoğan stated that a mentality that disregarded terrorist organizations which posed a threat to an ally within NATO would not comply with the spirit of alliance and friendship. President Erdoğan noted that it was Türkiye’s...