Director of Communications Altun stated that they had been taking all precautionary measures to minimize the effects of Coronavirus (Covid-19) in Turkey since the day it first broke out. Altun shared a thread on his Twitter account with regard to the measures taken by Turkey against Coronavirus. Altun also shared an image demonstrating the measures taken since January 22, adding, ‘’We have been taking all precautionary measures to minimize the effects of Coronavirus in our country since the day it first broke out. Going forward, we will continue to take necessary measures in a timely manner and as required.’’
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Sharing a post on his Twitter account, Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun noted the following regarding the fight against the new type of coronavirus (Covid-19): "Turkey has successfully slowed down the spread of Covid-19 by taking preventive measures, such as suspending certain international flights and promoting distance education, in due time. We are fully committed to protecting all citizens, including high-risk individuals, from the disease.”
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with TRNC Prime Minister Ersin Tatar. During the phone conversation between Erdoğan and Tatar, issues on which cooperation could be made in the fight against coronavirus were discussed. President Erdoğan said that Turkey was ready to extend every kind of support needed by the TRNC during this process.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. During the phone conversation between President Erdoğan and Azerbaijani President Aliyev, it was decided to temporarily stop the highway and airway transportation, excluding cargo, within the scope of the measures taken against the coronavirus. During the conversation, bilateral relations and regional issues were also discussed.
Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun stated that 4,415 applications were made to Communications Center of the Presidency (CIMER) regarding the new type of coronavirus (Covid-19) during the last week. On his Twitter account, Altun gave information about the applications made to CIMER due to the Covid-19 outbreak. In his thread, Altun noted the following: “Following the Covid-19 pandemic, which has become a global problem, CIMER received 4,415 applications from our sensible citizens during the last week regarding the duties and authorities of all public institutions related to the pandemic. Receiving 24/7 applications, CIMER contributes to the live communication of our citizens with...
Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun sent a letter to the New York Times, CNN International and the BBC, criticizing the use of Turkey’s photographs concerning the coronavirus news from the US and Europe. Upon this warning, New York Times, CNN International and BBC took a step backward by removing the photographs in question. In his letter, Altun pointed out that since the outbreak began in Turkey, five COVID-19 cases have appeared and there is no loss of life. Stating that the Ministry of Health created awareness about the methods of protection before this virus reaches citizens, training medical staff...
As part of the promotion of WeAreNATO Communication Campaign, the Turkish leg of which was launched with the coordination of the Directorate of Communications, the "68th Anniversary of Turkey's NATO Membership: Turkey, the Strong Member of the Strategic Alliance" panel was held in Adana. During the event attended by many figures from the academic and diplomatic circles, Turkey’s initiatives which take place within the top five countries making the highest contribution to NATO operations and NATO’s contributions to Turkey were discussed. Ahmet Berat Çonkar, the Deputy Head of the Turkish Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a message on the occasion of March 14 Doctors’ Day. President Erdoğan indicated that works were underway to improve the personal rights, working conditions and environments of the health professionals, who worked day and night for the human health, happiness and peace and risked their lives in battlegrounds and disaster areas, to eliminate their security concerns while doing their jobs and to solve all their problems. Indicating that healthcare services would continue uninterruptedly through increasing the satisfaction of health professionals and enhancing the rights they had, President Erdoğan continued: ...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. During the phone conversation, Erdoğan and Putin discussed developments regarding the points agreed under the Additional Protocol to the Memorandum on Stabilization of Situation in Idlib De-escalation Zone signed between Turkey and Russia on March 5.