31.05.2025 15:20
In his speech at the 4th Turkey Youth Summit, President Erdoğan stated, "In defiance of those who try to divide us based on origin, identity, sect, and denomination; we will achieve a united, togetherness, and a terrorism-free Turkey with you. Only then will a brand new chapter open for our country. Our greatest achievement will be a terrorism-free Turkey."
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made statements regarding current issues at the 4th Turkey Youth Summit held at the Istanbul Congress Center.
In his speech, Erdoğan referred to the 'Terror-Free Turkey' process, stating, "We will elevate a strong, prosperous country where 86 million live together in peace, tranquility, and brotherhood, together with you. In defiance of those who try to divide us based on origin, identity, sect, and denomination, we will achieve a terror-free Turkey, our greatest work, united as one, standing together as a single nation, inshallah."
Highlights from Erdoğan's statements;
"I am pleased to be with you in Istanbul. I congratulate you for your research that includes young people's perceptions of family, views on marriage, thoughts on having children, and opinions on our state's family policies. We last came together two years ago to renew our covenant and agreement. I express my gratitude to all of you for your loyalty to the covenant, your determination, and your wise stance in standing by this country.
We have overcome many difficulties and betrayals together. We have experienced revolutionary moves in many areas together. I thank my Lord for allowing us to walk with a moral youth.
We are the cadres brought together by great causes. We will walk together towards our goals for the Turkey Century, which will chart the course for the century. We will build a Turkey where peace, tranquility, and prosperity prevail, guiding the region and the world, together with you. We will elevate a strong, prosperous country where 86 million live together in peace, tranquility, and brotherhood, together with you. In defiance of those who try to divide us based on origin, identity, sect, and denomination, we will achieve a terror-free Turkey, our greatest work, inshallah. At that time, a brand new page will be opened before our country. We will fill those pages with epics that we will write together. We will adorn each edge of those pages with songs of friendship, poems of brotherhood, and the spirit of Independence and Future.
"I AM PROUD OF ALL OUR YOUNG PEOPLE"
The splendor of our civilization is represented by the youth of our country, you represent it. As the President, I am proud of all our young people who love their country and nation. Here, I see once again that the TEKNOFEST youth is coming in strong. Our young engineers are writing epics in the defense industry.
"WE LEARNED TO CRY OUT FOR JUSTICE FROM OUR ANCESTORS"
We strive to be worthy of our heroic ancestors with our works and projects. Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror entrusted not only Istanbul but also the spirit of conquest. No matter how tough the challenges are, we learned not to give up from our ancestors. We learned from our ancestors that no obstacle can stand before dedication. We learned to cry out for justice from our ancestors. I would also like to express that we did not only fight against tutelage, prohibitions, and oppressive mentalities. We also fought against prejudices and ideological blinders.
"THE CHP MENTALITY HAS MADE A HISTORICAL REJECTION OF HERITAGE"
The CHP mentality, instead of embracing our nation's centuries-old history, limited the history of this country to a century by making a rejection of heritage. We were asked to turn our backs on the past. Our nation was intended to be made history-less with wrong policies. We experienced shameful years when alphabets were considered tools of crime. They tried every way to sever us from our spiritual roots. Unfortunately, they were somewhat successful in these policies. When we mention Sultan Alparslan and Fatih, some people immediately become uncomfortable. They targeted us because we said "Turk without Islam." They criticized us mercilessly. If they looked at history a little, they would see these truths clearly. For centuries, when justice was mentioned, we came to mind. We spread conscience and compassion on earth, with God's permission.
"THERE WERE THOSE WHO TRIED TO DICTATE OUR LIVES THROUGH NEWSPAPERS"
There were those who tried to dictate our lives through newspapers. There were those who tried to put us in our place. Now none of them are here, where are they? They ran away without looking back. They gave their last breaths dishonorably thousands of kilometers away. But we are here. Alhamdulillah, we stand tall. We will be here until the command of the truth is established. Young people, we will continue to live under the shadow of the crescent. This country, where a brave man lies in every inch, is our homeland.
"NO ONE CAN DIVIDE US"
The era of identity politics, origin politics, and divisive politics is now over. No one can divide us. No one can extend their dirty hands to our unity and solidarity. In the coming period, we will first reach a Terror-Free Turkey and then a Terror-Free region. Young people, realizing your dreams is our greatest desire. We have sent the oppressive understanding and uniform practices to the dustbin of history. We have put an end to the injustices faced by Imam Hatips and Vocational High Schools. We have opened up space for our youth in education, politics, and technology. We have increased the number of our university dormitories. We are determined not to leave the youth of our country to criminal organizations, terrorist organizations, and interest networks.