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Director of Communications Altun: "I believe that all international actors have recognised the unique weight and significance of Türkiye. The approaches taken by Western capitals, as well as the geopolitical interpretations created on this basis, to humiliate and ostensibly discipline Türkiye, have failed.” In the opening speech of the workshop titled "The Russia-Ukraine War and Its Effects on Türkiye: Threats and Opportunities" held at the Bestepe Exhibition Hall of the Presidential Complex, Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "I would like to emphasise, in particular, that the (Russia-Ukraine War) Istanbul Process remains the...

The Presidential Decree on visa exemption for the citizens of the Republic of Poland with valid identity cards when travelling to Türkiye for touristic purposes and transit passes has been promulgated in the Official Gazette. According to the decree promulgated with the signature of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the ID-holder citizens of the Republic of Poland will be granted visa exemption for their touristic visits and transit passes with a maximum residence period of 90 days for every 180 days to be made to Türkiye. The said decree was issued pursuant to Article 18 of Law No. 6458 on Foreigners and...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the incidents unfolding in Palestine over Israel's interventions during the holy month of Ramadan in a phone call with King Abdullah II of Jordan. In a post he shared on his social media account, President Erdoğan stated that he extended his wishes for a speedy recovery to King Abdullah II, who had undergone surgery, and wished him health and well-being. Expressing his sadness and concerns about the incidents unfolding in Palestine over Israel's interventions during the holy month of Ramadan, President Erdoğan said; “We have agreed with Mr. Abdullah on maintaining close...

Speaking at an iftar with ambassadors in Ankara, President Erdoğan said: “The Ukraine war has once again shown how accurate our quest for the establishment of a fair world order is. The importance of our reform efforts in the United Nations Security Council, which we have symbolized by saying, ‘the World is bigger than 5’, has been understood.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared iftar with ambassadors in Ankara. “WITH GLOBALIZATION, OUR RESPONSIBILITIES TO EACH OTHER INCREASE AS WELL” Addressing ambassadors during the iftar, President Erdoğan said: “We are first humans and then an African, Asian, European, or American....

Director of Communications Altun: "We are effectively implementing our strategy of 'eradicating terrorism at its source', outlined by our President, and we are pursuing our non-stop fight against all terrorist organisations that target our country." Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a post on his social media account regarding Operation Claw-Lock launched by the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) against terrorist targets in northern Iraq's Metina, Zap, and Avasin-Basyan regions. Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun stated that the terrorist nests were destroyed as part of the TAF's Operation Claw-Lock in northern Iraq and added: "Similarly to how we have left...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. President Erdoğan shared a post on his social media account regarding the phone call, and said: "We spoke by phone with Mr António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations. During our conversation, we addressed regional developments, with a particular focus on the incidents in Jerusalem and the Ukraine-Russia war." I told Mr Guterres that everyone should support the Istanbul Process on Ukraine and that efforts to resolve the disagreements between the parties would be complementary to Türkiye's peace initiatives. I emphasized...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shared a post on his social media account regarding the phone call with President Abbas of Palestine, and said:  "While bitterly observing Ramadan in light of the events unfolding in Palestine, especially in Jerusalem, I wished Allah’s mercy on our brothers and sisters who lost their lives in Israel’s attacks and for the recovery for those who were injured. During our call, I told  Mr. Abbas that I strongly condemn Israel's interventions against...

Following is the message President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has issued on Easter: I congratulate our Christian citizens on Easter. Our country—where everyone can freely live their faith, culture and traditions—and our nation—which bands together with the feelings of brotherhood and solidarity—continue to set an unprecedented example for the entire world. As the members of a deep-rooted civilization which has been growing richer with the enormous contributions of each and every individual of our nation extending from past to future, we will continue to walk to the future together in peace and serenity. I wish well-being...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and First Lady Emine Erdoğan met with artists at an iftar at Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul. Thanking his guests for their contributions to Türkiye’s culture and arts, President Erdoğan said: “One of the most essential elements of civilization is culture/arts.” “ARTISTS REFLECT SOCIETY” “What distinguishes developing societies, and best demonstrates their original aspects is a multitude of cultural and artistic products ranging from architecture to music. Therefore, people of culture and artists are the engines of civilization that enable societies to generate their own colors and show them to...