President Erdoğan's message for 2028! The hall suddenly stood up.

02.07.2025 15:51

In a statement at the AK Party Women's Branch Leadership Academy Program, President Erdoğan, after seeing the enthusiasm in the hall, said, "Mashallah, with this enthusiasm, 2028 will be different. What have I always said? The fortress is conquered from within. Who is inside the fortress? Women are." Erdoğan's remarks were met with a standing ovation from the audience.

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In statements made during the AK Party Women's Branch General Center R&D Presidency Organization Academy Leadership School Camp Program, President Erdoğan gave a striking message regarding the 2028 elections.

Erdoğan, who was pleased with the enthusiasm in the hall, received long applause for his words: "God bless, with this enthusiasm, 2028 will be different. What have I always said? The castle is conquered from within. Who is inside the castle? Women are."

Highlights from Erdoğan's statements;

"I am pleased to be with you through the AK Party Women's Branch Leadership Academy. I sincerely congratulate everyone who contributed to the program. I send my greetings and respects to those who have a heart for our party and trust in the AK team. I send my greetings to all our friends who unite their hearts with ours. I respectfully greet the women of Gaza who have courageously defended their lands against Israel's brutal attacks for 21 months. Those women do not bow to the occupiers despite all kinds of tyranny and oppression. They are writing the epic of sacrifice, resistance, and the struggle for freedom.

"MAY GOD NOT SEPARATE US FROM THE PATH OF SERVICE"

I hope our leadership academy will be beneficial for our nation. I wish for the events to be held over three days in different fields to be productive. We do not see organizational academies as an ordinary education. The academy, which raises determined, confident cadres that will connect Turkey with its century-old dreams, is vital for us. May God not separate us from the path of serving the nation. The AK Party cause is the cause of those who have been marginalized and ignored in their own homeland for years. Our goal is a great and strong Turkey. Our mission is to build the splendor of the Turkish Century. Our compass is our ancient values that make us who we are. Our source of strength and inspiration is all 86 million, regardless of political party. This is why we engage in politics. You are also members of a virtuous movement that rises on a solid foundation. We established our party this way; we called it the virtuous movement.

"WE HAVE GIVEN TURKEY ITS GREATEST SUCCESSES IN HISTORY"

As the AK Party, we have given Turkey its greatest successes in history with our works and actions. We have inscribed our name with honor and glory in the hearts of the nation. We have raised Turkey to a very high level in the development of rights and freedoms, family, and social policies. We lifted bans, dismantled tutelage centers, and together we made those who see themselves as superior to the nation know their limits. This struggle was not easy. We did not walk in a rose garden without thorns. They tried to close our party with newspaper clippings. They wanted to take the national will hostage with street terror. But they were unsuccessful in any of these.

"WE ENSURED WOMEN PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE"

We did not bow to pressures. We stood tall but never became arrogant. We sweated and fought to establish the national will. We strived to spend each day in the service of our nation. Despite all kinds of sabotage and tricks, we achieved historic gains for our country. Undoubtedly, women had the greatest share in this success. Thanks to women, we entered all households and hearts, from the metropolises to the most remote villages. Unlike some, we never saw the women of this country as mere fillers. We ensured that women play an active role in every area of life.

"THE CASTLE IS CONQUERED FROM WITHIN"

We raised the ratio of female students in our universities from 13% to over 53%. We increased the female labor force participation rate from 27.9% to 36.5%. We raised the ratio of female deputies from 4.4% to 20%. God bless, with this enthusiasm, 2028 will be different. What have I always said? The castle is conquered from within. Who is inside the castle? Women are.

We fought against violence against women with a zero-tolerance principle. We implemented effective deterrent measures with comprehensive reforms. With applications like KADES and electronic bracelets, we stood by women.

We will not show weakness in protecting Turkey's honor and our nation's reputation. This cadre is not one that complains about its own country to foreign organizations in a pitiful state. Where was Özgür? In Germany. He went to complain about our country. I must also sadly say this. They say they are nationalists but change shapes to please the West. Those who rely on power centers cannot understand our steadfast stance.