Altun: The Role of TRT in Delivering Accurate Information to the International Community

Altun: “TRT Delivers Accurate and Timely Information to the International Community”

Communications Director Fahrettin Altun stated during the TRT 60th Year Gala Program held at ATO Congresium, that “TRT delivers accurate information to the international community on almost every issue that Western media either covers up or ignores, in a correct and timely manner.” Altun expressed his great pleasure to be among you on the occasion of TRT, Turkey’s most powerful and influential broadcasting institution.

The 60-Year Journey and Importance of TRT

Altun emphasized that Turkey’s modernization history is intertwined with media history, stating that TRT has played an important role in the media sector from its establishment to the present day. Altun pointed out that TRT reflects Turkey’s political, social, and cultural journey through its broadcasts, and emphasized that TRT is a significant actor nationally and internationally.

• Highlighting that since its establishment on May 1, 1964, TRT has diversified its broadcasts and played an active role internationally.
• Altun underlined TRT’s fight for truth against international news networks, stating that it has taken important steps to deliver accurate information.

Digitalization and Internationalization in the Media Sector

Altun discussed the importance of internationalization and digitalization in today’s communication ecosystem. He mentioned that digitalization brings both new opportunities and risks in the media sector, stating that TRT has taken a pioneering role in this process. Altun emphasized that TRT is a global content creator with the content it produces on digital platforms.

• Altun expressed his belief that TRT will continue to determine the trends in the communication and media sector by making predictions about the future of the sector.
• He highlighted that TRT has established an effective communication network nationally and internationally by maintaining a communication approach focused on rights and justice.