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Director of Communications Altun: “Supporters of tutelage will never again endanger our democracy”

Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "Türkiye is a state of law. Never lose sight of this. Supporters of tutelage will never again endanger our democracy. The failed pawns of foreign actors cannot stand in the way of a growing and stronger Türkiye!" On Twitter, Altun said, "A few retired admirals came together and drafted a ‘declaration,’ and fifth column groups got excited.” He urged them to “mind your own business” and added: "That Türkiye is a thing of the past! This nation showed the entire world how it defeated coup lovers. Don’t cross the...

President Erdoğan’s message on Easter

Following is the message President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued on the occasion of Easter: “I congratulate with my sincerest feelings our Christian citizens of various churches and groups on Easter, one of their most important feasts. The rich mosaic constructed by each and every individual of our nation sets a stunning example to the world in terms of coexisting freely in peace on the basis of mutual respect. Sharing our Christian citizens’ joy on Easter, I strongly believe that such features of ours as unity and solidarity, which our nation was forged with, will forever be passed on...

Director of Communications Altun: “‘We will keep combating those who carry out ‘terrorism propaganda’ in the guise of ‘journalism’”

Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun stated, "So long as we are on duty, we will keep combating those who carry out 'terrorism propaganda' in the guise of 'journalism'. Terror sympathisers should not rejoice in vain." Director of Communications Altun posted a statement on his social media account regarding the cancellation of some articles of the Press Cards Regulation by the Council of State. Altun emphasised that they had already started working on a better version, saying, "So long as we are on duty, we will keep combating those who carry out "terrorism propaganda" in the guise of 'journalism'....

Director of Communications Altun: “Unfair criticisms of our fight against terrorism and our government’s efforts to provide security for the public cannot be taken seriously”

Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, “Unfair criticisms of our fight against terrorism and our government’s efforts to provide security for the public cannot be taken seriously.” In a statement on the U.S. State Department’s 2021 human rights report, Director of Communications Altun said human rights and dignity are universal values that Türkiye cherishes and champions in all international forums. Telling how President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke fearlessly about unfair treatment and injustices around the world and regularly calls on world leaders to act, Altun said: “In recent years, our President Erdoğan has...

President Erdoğan receives Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Mustafayev

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafayev at the Vahdettin Mansion in Istanbul. Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Adil Karaismailoğlu were also present at the meeting. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/126447/president-erdogan-receives-azerbaijani-deputy-prime-minister-mustafayev

“The changes facing the world render cooperation structures like the Turkic Council more important”

Addressing the Turkic Council summit, President Erdoğan said: “The changes facing the world render cooperation structures like the Turkic Council more important.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed via videoconference the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Turkic Council. Extending his congratulations to the Turkic World on the occasion of the Nowruz, President Erdoğan said: “I wish this festival, which is our shared cultural heritage and symbolizes peace, love and toleration, may bring joy, health and serenity to the whole humanity.” “TURKIC COUNCIL WILL GROW STRONGER ONCE OUR TURKMEN BROTHERS AND SISTERS JOIN US” Describing...

President Erdoğan supports National Football Team during Latvia match

President Erdoğan watched the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Group G match of the National Football Team, playing against Latvia at home, in the stadium. Travelling to Istanbul after his programs in Ankara on the same day, President Erdogan landed at Atatürk Airport and proceeded to the Ataturk Olympic Stadium, where the match was to be played. President Erdoğan was welcomed at the stadium by Youth and Sports Minister Mehmet Muharrem Kasapoğlu, Industry and Technology Minister Mustafa Varank, Turkish Football Federation (TFF) President Nihat Özdemir, President of the Association of Super League Clubs Foundation and Beşiktaş...

NSC convenes at the Presidential Complex

The written statement, issued after the National Security Council (NSC) meeting chaired by President Erdoğan, read: “Our sincere call for developing solutions in line with international law and policies, which would ensure the establishment and continuity of a climate of stability in the Eastern Mediterranean, was reiterated and the importance of adopting a joint approach, which would protect the mutual rights and interests of regional countries, was highlighted.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan chaired the National Security Council meeting at the Presidential Complex. THE FIGHT AGAINST TERROR It was stated in the written statement issued after the meeting that...