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“We are determined to use the authority given by the Montreux Convention in a manner to prevent the escalation of the crisis”

Speaking after the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “We are determined to use the authority given our country by the Montreux Convention over the vessel traffic in the straits in a manner to prevent the escalation of the crisis.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the nation following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex. “TÜRKİYE WANTS PEACE AND SERENITY IN ITS REGION” President Erdoğan said: “We reiterate it at every opportunity that the world has been undergoing an extensive change for a while now. The century-old global governing system is collapsing. The World...

Press Release on President Osmani-Sadriu of Kosovo’s Visit to Türkiye

At the official talks to be held in Ankara on March 1, 2022 with President Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu of Kosovo, who is in Türkiye at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, all aspects of the bilateral relations between Türkiye and Kosovo will be addressed, and views will be exchanged on steps to enhance bilateral cooperation. During the first official visit by President Osmani-Sadriu of Kosovo to Türkiye, current regional and international developments, the Balkans in particular, as well as bilateral relations will be discussed. Respectfully announced to the public. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/speeches-statements/558/135813/press-release-on-president-osmani-sadriu-of-kosovo-s-visit-to-turkiye

Directorate of Communications organizes “Fear and Confrontation” exhibition about February 28 coup

Director of Communications Altun: "With the February 28 coup, our people's will and belief were targeted 25 years ago. We will not forget it or let it be forgotten.” The exhibition “Fear and Confrontation” about the February 28 coup, organized by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications in cooperation with Beyoğlu Municipality, is open for visitors until March 25, 2022. The exhibition, which will be curated in Beyoğlu Municipality's İstiklal Art Gallery, will provide visitors with graphics, objects, and experiences related to the February 28 coup of 1997. The exhibition depicts the coup from a global and national perspective while also examining its traumatic effects...

President Erdoğan attends launch of Şule Yüksel Şenler Foundation

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the launch of Şule Yüksel Şenler Foundation and the screening of the documentary “Şule” at Atatürk Culture Center in Istanbul. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/135804/president-erdogan-attends-launch-of-sule-yuksel-senler-foundation

President Erdoğan’s message on Lailat al Miraj

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated the Lailat al Miraj of the Turkish nation and the Islamic world. In the message he shared on his social media account, President Erdoğan said, “I congratulate the Lailat al Miraj of our nation and the Islamic world. I wish this blessed night filled with the infinite wisdom of our Allah brings peace, tranquillity and well-being to all humanity. May our night be blessed…”

President Erdoğan: Our Erbakan Hodja considered spiritual development and guidance as the cornerstone of his political philosophy

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan commemorated former Prime Minister Prof. Necmettin Erbakan on the 11th anniversary of his death. In a post he shared on his social media account, President Erdoğan said, "I commemorate our Prime Minister of the 54th Government Prof. Necmettin Erbakan, who saw morality, honesty, spiritual development and guidance as the cornerstone of his political philosophy, with mercy and prayers on the anniversary of his death."  The post also featured an image with the lines, "We have to think according to Islam, that is, Islamic, anywhere, in any situation, in any...

Director of Communications Altun’s statement on Russia’s attack on Ukraine

Director of Communications Altun: "President Erdoğan has offered to mediate between Russia and Ukraine as we have strong relations with both countries. He also called for a unified stance on the part of the allies." In a thread shared on his social media account regarding Russia's attack on Ukraine, Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "Everyone should be assured that Türkiye's diplomatic actions and coordination with allies will always focus on how to achieve a quick and peaceful resolution of the conflict." Stating that they were witnessing yet another war in the region, Director of Communications Altun...

President Erdoğan receives Iraqi Parliament Speaker al-Halboosi and Iraqi Azim Alliance Leader al-Khanjar

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Speaker Mohammed al-Halboosi of the House of Representatives of Iraq and Head of the Azim Alliance of Iraq Khamis al-Khanjar.  Director of the National Intelligence Organization Hakan Fidan was also present at the meeting.  https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/135798/president-erdogan-receives-iraqi-parliament-speaker-al-halboosi-and-iraqi-azim-alliance-leader-al-khanjar

Presidency’s Director of Communications Altun extends his birthday wishes to President Erdoğan with the hashtag “a life devoted to the nation”

On the occasion of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's 68th birthday, Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared a message on his social media account with the hashtag "a life devoted to the nation". Sharing a photograph of President Erdoğan at the UN General Assembly, Director of Communications Altun said, "We are living in a time where we recognize the value of a strong leader for a nation. May Allah always keep you with us. Mr President, I wish you many more happy and healthy years with your loved ones and our nation."