The Directorate of Communications compiled the highlights of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's key programs and contacts over the past week in a video titled "Beştepe Agenda."
Space congress and academic year opening
On Oct. 5, Erdoğan attended the Ailefest event in Istanbul. The same day, he attended and addressed the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026) in Antalya. On Oct. 6, the president addressed the university community at the opening ceremony of the 2026-2027 higher education academic year. The same day, Erdoğan received the family of Hind Rajab, a Palestinian child who lost her life in an Israeli attack in Gaza.

New legislative year and phone call with Putin
On Oct. 7, President Erdoğan met with AK Party lawmakers at a meeting marking the opening of the legislative year. The same day, Erdoğan spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Justice summit and high-speed rail line
On Oct. 9, Erdoğan attended the International Justice Summit in Istanbul. The same day, the president attended the opening ceremony of the Çerkezköy-Kapıkule high-speed rail line and cut the ribbon.
On Oct. 10, Erdoğan spoke at the 75th anniversary gathering of the İlim Yayma Cemiyeti (Society for the Dissemination of Knowledge). He also sent a video message to the 9th Ordinary General Assembly of the Union of International Democrats (UID). The president wrapped up the week on Oct. 11 with a video message to the Turkic World Youth Gathering.