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President Erdoğan, President Charles Michel of the European Council talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with President Charles Michel of the European Council. European Council President Michel called President Erdoğan to share information and exchange views on the EU Summit. Noting that Turkey envisions its future with the EU, President Erdoğan said that every positive step taken in the Turkey-EU relations offers a new window of opportunity. While Turkey wants to turn a new page with the EU, some others continually make efforts to create crises, President Erdoğan stated, underscoring that Turkey and the EU must break this vicious circle in their relations as...

Presidential High Advisory Board convenes under President Erdoğan’s chairmanship

Presidential High Advisory Board convened under the chairmanship of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Complex. Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun made a written statement following the meeting, which was closed to the press, at the Presidential Complex. During the meeting, Board Members touched upon the headings “education-training” and “family institution,” and discussed the US’ decision to impose sanctions on Turkey. Underlining at the meeting the importance of building the education system on love, respect, morality, compassion, and kindness, our President stressed the sensitivity regarding the development of the minds and hearts of children and young people. Our...

Ambassadors of Luxembourg, Latvia, Bangladesh, Japan, and the People’s Republic of China present their credentials to President Erdoğan

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received the Ambassadors of Luxembourg, Latvia, Bangladesh, Japan, and the People’s Republic of China. Ambassador Angèle Da Cruz of Luxembourg, Ambassador Pēteris Vaivars of Latvia, Ambassador Mosud Mannan of Bangladesh, Ambassador Kazuhiro Suzuki of Japan, and Ambassador Liu Shaobin of the People’s Republic of China presented their letters of credence to President Erdoğan at the receptions held at the Presidential Complex.

“Turkey is determined to enter the post-pandemic era as a strong, robust and competitive global actor”

Delivering remarks following the Presidential Cabinet meeting, President Erdoğan said: “We are well aware of the strong and fragile aspects of our economy. While we consolidate our strong aspects, we address our fragilities and take the necessary measures. Turkey is determined to enter the post-pandemic era as a strong, robust and competitive global actor.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a press conference following the Presidential Cabinet meeting at the Presidential Complex. “WE NEITHER ENCROACH ON ANYONE’S RIGHTS NOR LET ANYONE ROB WHAT IS OURS” “It is saddening that the sanctions rhetoric against our country recently has increased...

Director of Communications Altun: “Our commitment to national sovereignty is unwavering and unaffected by the threat of sanctions”

Presidency’s Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun noted, “The decision by the United States to sanction Turkey over its purchase of the S-400 air defence system is unreasonable, fruitless, and ultimately incompatible with the spirit of our partnership. Our commitment to national sovereignty is unwavering and unaffected by the threat of sanctions.” Fahrettin Altun made a statement on his Twitter account regarding the decision of the United States to sanction Turkey. Altun made the following remarks: “The decision by the United States to sanction Turkey over its purchase of the S-400 air defence system is unreasonable, fruitless, and ultimately incompatible...

Directorate of Communications to organize “Kazasker Mustafa İzzet Digital Exhibition” within the scope of “360 Culture and Art Show”

Within the scope of the “360 Culture and Art” project by the Directorate of Communications, the digital calligraphy works exhibition, which has been organised in memory of “Kazasker Mustafa İzzet Efendi,” who has his signature under many works of art all over the world ranging from the calligraphy plates with a diameter of 7.5 meters in the Hagia Sophia Mosque to the marble Ottoman epigraph on the Washington Monument will be held on December 15 at Marmara University, Sultanahmet Campus. Directorate of Communications has been offering our national, historical, cultural, and scientific richness to the access of our citizens by utilizing cutting-edge communication...

President Erdoğan: “With an awareness of global responsibility, international cooperation and solidarity are never overlooked”

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, “With an awareness of global responsibility, international cooperation and solidarity are never overlooked. We, as Turkey, have so far provided assistance to 156 countries and nine international organisations. I hope that the cooperation and solidarity established during the crisis will be permanent.” President Erdoğan sent a video message for the event held on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Congratulating the 60th anniversary of the organization of which Turkey has been a member since its establishment, President Erdoğan said, “We, as Turkey, demonstrate effective...

President Erdoğan congratulates European champion national gymnasts

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan phoned and congratulated İbrahim Çolak and Ferhat Arıcan, the national gymnasts, for earning a gold medal and a gold and a bronze medal respectively at the European Championships in Men’s Artistic Gymnastics. President Erdoğan stated that he was proud of the success achieved by İbrahim Çolak, who became the European champion with his performance on the still rings and who was also deemed worthy of the “shooting star” award.  Delivering his best wishes for the continued success of the national gymnast, President Erdoğan indicated that their...