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Director of Communications Altun: “August 30 Victory Day will be celebrated this year as well in a way worthy of our state’s glory”

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun stated that the August 30 Victory Day would be celebrated this year as well in a way worthy of the state's glory, adding, "We strongly request that the false statements made by those who strive to mislead the public with ideological motives and unwarranted expectations are not respected."    In a post he shared regarding the August 30 Victory Day on his Twitter account, Altun noted the following:   "August 30 Victory Day will be celebrated this year as well in a way worthy of our state's glory. We strongly request that the false statements made by...

President Erdoğan receives Ukrainian Deputy PM Urusky

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine, Oleg Urusky, and his accompanying delegation at Vahdettin Mansion in Istanbul. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/121931/president-erdogan-receives-ukrainian-deputy-pm-urusky

President Erdoğan, US President Trump talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump. During the phone conversation, regional developments, particularly the Eastern Mediterranean, as well as bilateral issues were discussed. President Erdoğan reminded that Turkey was not the party that caused instability in the Eastern Mediterranean and highlighted that Turkey demonstrated its support for de-escalation of tension and dialogue through the concrete steps it had taken.

“We want all to see that Turkey is no longer a country whose patience, resolution, capabilities or courage can be tested”

Speaking at the 949th anniversary commemorations of the Victory of Manzikert, President Erdoğan said: “Turkey will get what is rightfully its in the Mediterranean, the Aegean and the Black Sea. Just as we do not have our eye on anyone’s lands, sovereignty or interests, we will never make any concessions on what belongs to us, either. To this end, we are determined to do whatever it takes in political, economic and military terms. We want all to see that Turkey is no longer a country whose patience, resolution, capabilities or courage can be tested.” President Recep Tayyip Erdo...

President Erdoğan attends events in Ahlat

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the events organised on the occasion of the 949th anniversary of the Victory of Manzikert by the Archers Foundation in the Ahlat district of Bitlis. President Erdoğan firstly visited the khan tent in the event area, where he and the accompanying delegation listened to traditional music and had a talk. Afterward, Erdoğan proceeded to the show area and watched the performance prepared by the Altay Mounted Archery Club. President Erdoğan and First Lady Emine Erdoğan, as well as Speaker of the Grand National Assembly Mustafa Şentop, Vice President Fuat...

President Erdoğan visits Seljuk cemetery in Ahlat

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited Seljuk cemetery in Ahlat. Arriving in Ahlat to attend the events organized on the occasion of 949th anniversary of the Victory of Manzikert, President Erdoğan visited Seljuk Cemetery, the largest Turkish-Islamic Cemetery inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. President Erdoğan was accompanied by First Lady Emine Erdoğan, Vice President Fuat Oktay, Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (GNAT) Mustafa Şentop and Chairman of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) Devlet Bahçeli Erdoğan greeted citizens waiting for him with Turkish flags in their hands and showing affection.

Director of Communications Altun’s remarks about Turkey’s re-inclusion on the Formula 1 calendar

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun stated that Turkey, world-renowned for its organizational capabilities, would be an outstanding host for the 2020 Formula 1 World Championship.  In a thread on his Twitter account, Altun said, “Like all other sports fans, we have been overjoyed with the return of the Formula 1 event to Turkey after a 9-year hiatus. Turkey, which is world-renowned for its organizational capabilities, will once again be an outstanding host for the race on November 13-15, with the permission of Allah.” Fahrettin Altun thanked particularly President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who attached great importance to this issue for a long...

Directorate of Communications releases “Red Apple” anthem to mark the 949th anniversary of the Victory of Manzikert

Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun shared the “Red Apple” anthem on his Twitter account by saying, “For us, the Red Apple means great and strong Turkey. It is the sacred march of our nation that made history from Manzikert to July 15. The Red Apple is a great plane tree that provides shade for the downtrodden to refresh. The Red Apple is what the entire humanity has longed for from Gibraltar to Hedjaz and from the Balkans to Asia. The video of the Red Apple anthem emphasizes that the same spirit prevailed from the Victory of Manzikert in 1071 to the...