Presidency of Communications

Presidency of Communications was established on 24 July 2018 by Presidential Decree No. 14, published in the Official Gazette No. 30488, as one of the newest public institutions of the Republic of Türkiye. The institution operates with the vision of “strengthening the Türkiye brand”, aiming to develop an integrated communication strategy at both national and international levels and to effectively manage state-society relations.

Establishment and Objectives

The Presidency of Communications operates with the goal of ensuring high-quality representation of Türkiye in all fields and strengthening the national brand. To this end, it conducts coordinated communication activities with state institutions and collaborates with public institutions, media, civil society organizations, academia, and think tanks. Guided by the understanding that communication must be conducted on a realistic, sustainable, and healthy foundation, the institution continues its efforts to understand, convey, and add value to both national and international public opinion. Among its core responsibilities are the planned, continuous, and effective communication of Türkiye’s policies, practices, and approaches; raising awareness; and closely monitoring media and the intellectual sphere to inform relevant authorities.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Presidency of Communications has assumed the responsibility of effectively managing state-society communication. In this context, promptly resolving citizens’ questions and concerns and creating a communication environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and opinions are among its primary objectives. The institution develops close relations with local, national, and international media, working to improve working conditions for journalists, organize professional training programs, and increase the volume of educational, informative, and perspective-expanding content in mass media. Additionally, monitoring, analyzing, reporting on, and sharing with the public the activities of international media and think tanks are among its duties. The administration and improvement of processes such as press accreditation and credentialing are also routine activities of the Presidency of Communications.

Publication Activities

The Presidency of Communications carries out a wide range of publication activities covering strategic communication, public diplomacy, public relations, communication and media, foreign policy, crisis communication and management, the 15 July coup attempt and the nation’s victory, public policies, country branding, history, culture, art, promotion, and press history. These publications are prepared with the aim of conveying Türkiye’s policies and values to public opinion, raising awareness, and strengthening the Türkiye brand.

Career and Education

The Presidency of Communications places great importance on the professional and personal development of its staff. The institution supports personnel in career planning and aims to cultivate a profile of experts who are highly motivated and generate added value. To this end, in-service training programs are organized, and opportunities for domestic and international assignments are provided. Personnel serving in 19 provinces across Türkiye and 39 locations abroad gain professional experience in diverse regions. Furthermore, efforts are made to send successful and expert personnel overseas to enable them to follow developments in their sector and globally.

Leadership

As of 10 July 2025, the Presidency of Communications is led by Prof. Dr. Burhanettin Duran. Born in 1970 in Adapazarı, Sakarya, Duran completed his undergraduate studies in Political Science and International Relations at Boğaziçi University (1993) and earned his PhD in Political Science and Public Administration at Bilkent University (2001). He was appointed associate professor in 2006 and full professor in 2013. Throughout his academic career, he served as a faculty member at Sakarya University, Istanbul Şehir University, Ankara University of Social Sciences, and Ibn Haldun University, and was a visiting scholar at George Mason University between 2010 and 2011. From 2014 to 2024, he served as General Coordinator at SETA. He has published numerous articles and books on Turkish foreign policy, Turkish political life, the Middle East, democracy, civil society, and Islamism. Duran, one of the editors of the Turkish Foreign Policy Annual (2009–2023), has been a member of the Presidential Council on National Security and Foreign Policy since 2018 and served as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs between 2024 and 2025.

Principles and Collaborations

The Presidency of Communications embraces an action-oriented approach to effective governance and considers collaboration with public institutions, media, business, civil society, academia, and think tanks one of its fundamental principles. These partnerships aim to enhance Türkiye’s representational capacity at national and international levels and support the achievement of the “Century of Türkiye” objectives.