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Director of Communications Altun highlights Turkish-Armenian brotherhood that exists and will exist despite all destructive schemes in video message for inauguration of Martyred Diplomats Exhibition

Director of Communications Altun: "The century-long attacks on the Turkish nation and state by terrorist organisations such as ASALA, PKK, DAESH, and FETO have been and will continue to be unsuccessful.” In his video message for the inauguration of the Martyred Diplomats Exhibition, Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "We strive to adopt a holistic approach to history reading in the face of those who attempt to rewrite history by relying on assumptions rather than facts and distorting reality along the way." The fifth "Martyred Diplomats Exhibition," organised by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications and previously held in Istanbul,...

The First Couple share iftar with children

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and First Lady Emine Erdoğan shared an iftar dinner with children in Istanbul on the occasion of the April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children’s Day. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/136599/the-first-couple-share-iftar-with-children

President Erdoğan receives April 23 Children at Vahdettin Mansion

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Minister of National Education Mahmut Özer and the students accompanying him at Vahdettin Mansion in Istanbul on the occasion of the April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children’s Day. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/136593/president-erdogan-receives-april-23-children-at-vahdettin-mansion

President Erdoğan marks April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children’s Day

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, "From the War of Independence until July 15, our Veteran Assembly, which has maintained an unwavering position against all invaders, coup plotters and tutelage groups targeting our country and the national will, has proven that it will always be the flag bearer of the national will.” President Erdoğan issued a message on the occasion of April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children's Day. He celebrated the 102nd anniversary of the foundation of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye and the April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children's Day. Noting, "I hope ...

President Erdoğan attends April 23 TRT Children’s Festival

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the April 23rd TRT Children’s Festival at Başakşehir Nation’s Garden in Istanbul.  Making a speech at the event held on the occasion of April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day, President Erdoğan noted that the festival had hosted over 30 thousand children from 120 different countries since its outset in 1979. Pointing out that the occasions as part of which foreign children used to be hosted in Türkiye would resume starting from the following year after a compulsory break caused by the pandemic, President Erdoğan said: “Given the developments...

President Erdoğan shares iftar with students

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared an iftar dinner with students at a dormitory in Istanbul. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/136580/president-erdogan-shares-iftar-with-students

President Erdoğan, Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands talk over phone

The call addressed the steps that would enhance the bilateral relations, as well as the regional issues, particularly the Ukraine-Russia war. President Erdoğan stressed that the Istanbul process continued to preserve its status as the most reliable and shortest way out among the efforts aimed at terminating the war in Ukraine and overcoming the crisis. President Erdoğan noted that Türkiye was maintaining its attempts about humanitarian corridors with both the Russian and Ukrainian authorities. President Erdoğan stated that it would be beneficial to continue the dialogue regarding the steps to be taken to stop the war...

President Erdoğan performs Friday prayer in Istanbul

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan performed Friday prayer at Hz. Ali Mosque in Istanbul.  Following the prayer, President Erdoğan responded to reporters’ questions. “WE WILL CONTINUE OUR FIGHT AGAINST TERROR” Answering a question regarding Türkiye’s anti-terror operations, President Erdoğan said the number of the terrorists neutralized in the Operation Claw-Lock had reached 45, and that all the units and commandos were doing their parts in the operations. “We will uninterruptedly continue our fight against terror,” the President stressed. RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR Asked about his talks with President Vladimir Putin of Russia and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine,...

April 23 event for children from the Directorate of Communications

As part of the event organised by the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, children enjoyed colourful moments with various activities, including film screenings and special light shows, face painting, balloon modelling, and dancing. The Directorate of Communications organised a special event for children on the occasion of April 23, National Sovereignty and Children's Day. The event was held at the Directorate of Communications' Conference Hall and was attended by Directorate personnel and their children. In the event where the children were greeted with Turkish flags, the film Aslan-Hurkus Lost Diamond, produced by TRT Çocuk, was screened. During the event, which featured special...