President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday offered condolences to his counterpart in Sri Lanka over the Easter Sunday terror attacks, according to presidential sources. In a phone call, Erdogan conveyed his condolences to Maithripala Sirisena, said the sources, who asked not be named due to restrictions on speaking to the media. A total of 39 foreign nationals, including two Turkish nationals -- Serhan Selcuk Narici and Yigit Ali Cavus -- lost their lives in Sunday's multiple terror attacks in Sri Lanka. On Easter Sunday, at least 359 people were killed and 500 injured when eight explosions targeted various locations in and outside...
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"Reverend Aram Ateşyan, General Vicar of the Armenian Patriarch of Turkey, My distinguished Armenian citizens, I salute you wholeheartedly. Before beginning my words, I remember with respect distinguished Patriarch Mesrob Mutafyan, who passed away on March 8, 2019, and offer my condolences to his family, relatives and the entire Armenian community. This year as well, I remember with respect the Ottoman Armenians who lost their lives under harsh conditions of the First World War and offer my sincere condolences to their grandchildren. During the last epoch of the Ottoman Empire, massive humanitarian crises took place both inside its borders and in...
Speaking at the Symposium on Our Archives’ Development, Vision and Contributions to Historical Research, President Erdoğan said: “One of the issues about which we proudly proclaim the truth to the whole World thanks to our archives is the Armenian issue. We see that those who attempt to lecture us on democracy and human rights over the Armenian issue themselves have a bloody past.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the Symposium on Our Archives’ Development, Vision and Contributions to Historical Research held at Beştepe People’s Culture and Convention Center in Ankara. “Archives are the...
Presidency’s Communications Director Prof. Fahrettin Altun stated that the events of 1915 should be addressed in the light of accurate and real information without being used as a tool for political interests and the ideological perspectives based on the unilateral decisions of the third countries should be abandoned. Prof. Fahrettin Altun made the following remarks on his Twitter account: “The events of 1915 should be addressed in the light of accurate and real information without being used as a tool for political interests and the ideological perspectives based on the unilateral decisions of the third countries should be abandoned. One should...
An exhibition featuring the works of the late Turkish-Armenian photographer Ara Guler opened Tuesday in London. Guler’s works include his famous Istanbul photographs and portraits of prominent British figures such as former Prime Minister Winston Churchill, film director Alfred Hitchcock and philosopher Bertrand Russell. The exhibition of the works of Guler, hailed by the British Journal of Photography as one of the seven greatest photographers in the world, was established by the Turkish Presidency. Britain’s Europe Minister Alan Duncan and Turkish Ambassador Umit Yalcin opened the exhibition at London’s famous art venue the Saatchi Gallery. Duncan said...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the April 23rd International Children’s Festival held by the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) at the Beştepe Culture and Convention Center of the Presidential Complex. Delivering a speech at the programme, President Erdoğan voiced his pleasure over hosting children from 40 different countries of the world, and added: “I am sending my love to all the children in the world from this beautiful atmosphere that resembles the United Nations General Assembly, so to speak.” Celebrating the April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children’s Day of the Turkish people and children,...
Presidency’s Communications Director Prof. Fahrettin Altun said: “I commemorate Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and all the heroes of our war of indepence with mercy and gratitude.” In his twitter message marking April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children's Day, Presidency's Communications Director Prof. Fahrettin Altun shared the following statements: “I celebrate the 99th anniversary of the foundation of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey that represents the will of our nation and April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children’s Day. I commemorate Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and all the heroes of our war of indepence with mercy...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received Minister of National Education Ziya Selçuk as well as children and teachers on the occasion of April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children’s Day at the Presidential Complex. Chatting with the visiting children during the reception, President Erdoğan voiced his pleasure over hosting them at the Presidential Complex, and added: “On my and my people’s behalf, I congratulate you, our children, the assurance of our future, on April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children’s Day.” Recalling that today is also the 99th foundation anniversary of the Grand National Assembly...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan watched the Plenary Session at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (GNAT) on the occasion of the April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children’s Day. President Erdoğan, upon his arrival at the GNAT, was welcomed with an official ceremony by Deputy Speaker Celal Adan. Inspecting the guard of honor, President Erdoğan was welcomed by GNAT Speaker Mustafa Şentop in front of the Gate of Honor, and proceeded to the Plenary Hall to watch the session. Following the session, President Erdoğan was seen off with an official ceremony by Deputy Speaker Adan. https:/...