Burhanettin Duran Named Türkiye’s New Communications Chief
July 10, 2025 — Deputy Foreign Minister Burhanettin Duran has been appointed as the new head of Türkiye’s Directorate of Communications, according to a presidential decree published in the Official Gazette on Thursday.
Duran takes over from Fahrettin Altun, who had held the position since July 2018. Altun has now been appointed to lead the Turkish Human Rights and Equality Institution (TİHEK).
Duran holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Relations from Boğaziçi University and earned his Ph.D. in Political Science at Bilkent University. He previously served as the general coordinator of the SETA Foundation and was appointed to the Presidential Security and Foreign Policies Council in 2018. In May 2024, he was named Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Following the announcement, Altun shared a message on social media, expressing appreciation for the opportunity to serve.
“I sincerely thank our president for his trust, my family, colleagues who shaped the Türkiye Communication Model, and members of the press who stood strong in the pursuit of truth,” he wrote.
He also wished Duran success, referring to him as a “respected colleague and brother” with whom he has collaborated over the years.
