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Directorate of Communications organizes “Workshop on the Improvement of the Rights of the Press Members”

Director of Communications Prof. Fahrettin Altun: “The Directorate of Communications will stand by you on every platform with all institutions and organizations on the matters of improving the rights of the press members. Have no doubt. We are the ones who know exactly how you work under challenging conditions.” Presidency’s Directorate of Communications organized a workshop to identify the problems faced by the press members while conducting their duties, to offer solutions, and to improve the rights of employees in the sector. The “Workshop on the Improvement of the Rights of the Press Members” brought together many people in...

President Erdoğan and German Chancellor Merkel talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. During the conversation, developments in Libya and Syria were evaluated while steps towards improving bilateral relations, particularly in the fields of economy and tourism, were discussed. Erdoğan and Merkel also addressed the potential areas of cooperation in the fight against Covid-19 as well as the post-pandemic period.

“Turkey has become a country every leader seeks consultation from or cooperation with in resolving almost all regional and global problems”

Delivering remarks at the two-year review meeting of the Presidential System of Government, President Erdoğan said: “We have paid 47 separate visits to 16 countries in 2018, 14 countries in 2019 and 10 countries in 2020, and pursued our country’s rights and interests in the international arena. During this period, we have hosted 98 visiting heads of state and government, and held 366 phone conversations with our counterparts. Turkey has become a country every leader seeks consultation from or cooperation with in resolving almost all regional and global problems.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered remarks at the two-year review meeting of the Presidential System of Government. ...

Evacuations carried out by Turkey in order not to abandon its citizens around the world during the pandemic explained in a video series prepared by Directorate of Communications

The first of the video series was released regarding the evacuation requests of nearly 95 thousand Turkish citizens from 131 countries to come to Turkey and the treatment  of those who had health problems when the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) began to spread.   The video series prepared by the Directorate of Communications gave coverage on the experiences  during the evacuation and treatment processes of Turkish citizens brought to Turkey, as well as information concerning Turkey's support.   The first video featured a mother and daughter living in Ukraine. Mother  Ayla Çetinyilmaz said, “I am proud to be a Turkish...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issues message on the 46th anniversary of Cyprus Peace Operation

Following is the message President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued on the 46th anniversary of Cyprus Peace Operation: “My treasured Turkish Cypriot brothers and sisters, I greet you from the bottom of my heart. I wholeheartedly congratulate you on the Peace and Freedom Day on the occasion of the 46th anniversary of the July 20, 1974 Peace Operation, which decisively foiled the attempt against the rights, freedom and existence of the Turkish Cypriots, who are the joint owners of the Island. The Peace Operation symbolizes the revival of a people sought to be erased from history. The operation has shown the...

President Erdoğan makes examinations at Hagia Sophia Mosque

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made examinations at the Hagia Sophia Mosque, which will be opened for worship 86 years later, with the Friday prayer to be performed on July 24. President Erdoğan came to the Hagia Sophia Mosque from his residence in Kısıklı. Erdoğan, who stayed at the Hagia Sophia Mosque for nearly an hour, received information from Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy and Istanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya about the initiatives carried out for the opening. President Erdoğan was accompanied by Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun, Minister of Internal Affairs Süleyman Soylu...

US part of “15 Panels on July 15th” panel series organized by Directorate of Communications streamed online

As part of “15 Panels on July 15th” panel series, organized by the Directorate of Communications on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the treacherous coup attempt by FETO terrorist organization, the online seminar titled “Turkey-US Relations in the Fourth Year of the Failed Coup Attempt” was held in Washington, the USA. Turkey's Ambassador to Washington Serdar Kılıç, SETA General Coordinator Prof. Burhanettin Duran, Secretary General of the US Council of Muslim Organizations, Oussama Jamal, Director of the Global Policy Institute Paolo von Schirach, and Producer and Director of the documentary Killing Ed Mark S. Hall attended the...

“Turkey’s Automobile has resonated in many parts of the world”

Speaking at a ceremony marking the start of the construction of the production facility of Turkey’s Automobile, President Erdoğan said: “Turkey’s Automobile has resonated in not only our country but in many parts of the world.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at a ceremony marking the start of the construction of the production facility of Turkey’s Automobile in the province of Bursa. Reminding that Turkey’s Automobile was publicized and the prototypes were shared with the public last December, President Erdoğan said: “Turkey’s Automobile has resonated in not only our country...