“Our President’s diplomatic activities constitute the most successful form of public diplomacy, as they yield quick results and convey our message in the most accurate manner.” Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, regarding the impact of political leadership on public diplomacy. Altun answered the questions of Sabah daily about Turkey’s public diplomacy activities and the tasks assumed by the Directorate of Communications in this context. The Directorate of Communications is a new institution that has not even yet reached its second anniversary. What is the mission assumed by your institution? Within the framework drawn up by our President,...
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte of Italy at the Presidential Complex. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/115268/president-erdogan-meets-with-prime-minister-conte-of-italy
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The developments in Libya and regional issues were discussed during the conversation between Erdoğan and Merkel.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA), Fayez Al Sarraj. The meeting, which was held at Dolmabahçe Presidential Office and closed to the press, lasted for nearly 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte of Italy will pay a working visit to Turkey on January 13, 2020 at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. All aspects of the bilateral relations between Turkey and Italy will be reviewed and possible steps for the further strengthening of cooperation between the two countries will be discussed during the visit, which will be the first visit Prime Minister Conte pays to Turkey since coming into office. Views will be exchanged regarding current regional and international developments, Libya in particular, during the talks. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/speeches-statements/558/115260/prime-minister-conte-of-italy-to-visit-turkey
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. During the call, regional issues particularly Libya was discussed.
President Erdoğan issued a message of condolence for Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman. In his post for the deceased Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said of Oman from his Arabic Twitter account, President Erdoğan said, “I wish Allah's mercy on Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said of Oman, who was a key figure for Oman’s welfare and development with his efforts as well as for the politics in our region.” Erdoğan also offered his condolences to the people of Oman.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received President Charles Michel of the European Council at Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/115256/president-erdogan-meets-with-president-michel-of-the-european-council
President Charles Michel of the European Council will pay a working visit to Turkey on January 11, 2020. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Michel of the European Council are expected to address regional developments as well as Turkey-European Union relations during their meeting in Istanbul. It will be the first highest-level visit to Turkey by the new administration of the European Union. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/speeches-statements/558/115251/president-charles-michel-of-the-european-council-to-visit-turkey