The response from AK Party spokesperson Çelik to Özel's statement, "Erdoğan should have thanked us."

The response from AK Party spokesperson Çelik to Özel's statement,

23.07.2025 19:48

Following the approval of Germany's purchase of Eurofighter jets, CHP leader Özgür Özel stated, "President Erdoğan should have thanked us." In response, AK Party spokesperson Ömer Çelik smiled when asked by journalists and said, "Did he really say something like that? We thank everyone who supports national issues as a principle."

AK Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik made statements after his party's MYK meeting. Spokesperson Çelik responded to CHP Chairman Özgür Özel's remark regarding Germany's approval for the purchase of Eurofighter jets, saying, "If we were in power and Erdoğan had taken this step, we would have thanked him."

ÖZEL'S "THANK YOU" REMARK AND ÇELİK'S RESPONSE: DID HE REALLY SAY THAT?

In response to journalists' questions on the matter, Çelik smiled and said, "Did he really say that?" He continued his remarks as follows: "Mr. Özgür Özel said that we supported the Eurofighter issue and that Mr. Erdoğan should thank us. We thank everyone who supports national issues as a principle. We remember Mr. Özel's words complaining about Turkey abroad.

"WE THANK EVERYONE WHO SPEAKS FOR THE GOOD OF OUR COUNTRY"

As the CHP Chairman, we would like to hear Mr. President's gratitude in capital letters for the great revolutions he has carried out in Turkey. We thank everyone who speaks for the good of our country. I wish Mr. Özel's words complaining about Turkey abroad were not in our memories."

Çelik's response to Özel's 'Erdoğan should have thanked us' remark



Key points from AK Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik's statements:

"It is essential to establish global unity for the opening of humanitarian aid convoys in front of Israel. The prosecution of the Netanyahu government for crimes against humanity has become a matter of humanity that must be ended with international unity. Our President's efforts continue to eliminate this siege and the activities of genocide.

"THE NUMBER ONE THREAT IS THE NETANYAHU GOVERNMENT"

Recently, attempts were made to create instability in Syria. There was a sabotage attempt in Suveyda. The number one threat to regional peace and world peace is the Netanyahu government. If someone says that Israel's security is under threat, they must clearly see that the main element threatening Israel's security is the Netanyahu government.

We believe that Syria's territorial integrity and national sovereignty must be upheld to the fullest. Every negative initiative will be completely rejected by us. We evaluate that the instability here will have consequences that threaten our national security and take a clear stance. It is claimed that there are ethnic and sectarian tensions in Syria.

"THERE ARE PROXY WARS OF GREAT POWERS IN SYRIA"

They claim that the Syrian legitimate President is making an attempt based on sectarianism against the Druze. Those trying to trigger this are foreign states trying to implement certain projects through proxy wars here. Behind this are the proxy wars of great powers. Indeed, the Druze group in Suveyda has revealed its purpose by wanting the Zionist movement to act. Our Druze brothers in Syria and Lebanon defend Syria's territorial integrity just like our Turkmen, Kurdish, Shia, and Alevi brothers. It is extremely wrong to portray all Druze in this way.

Çelik's response to Özel's 'Erdoğan should have thanked us' remark

"WE NEED TO SEE WHO IS IN THE KITCHEN"

We need to see the address behind the ethnic or sectarian images, to see who is in the kitchen. I would like to express that I am very pleased with the Syrian government's rapid intervention in these matters and the opening of investigations. The bombing of the Prime Ministry and General Staff headquarters in Syria actually shows that this entire scenario is shaped in the kitchen.

"FALSE INFORMATION SPREAD ABOUT LGS"

In discussions about LGS, false information was spread by opposition groups. The imam hatip schools, which are the apple of this country's eye, were unjustly and unconsciously targeted. They did not take any steps to correct either the false information or the false politics. This was a conscious, targeted production of false politics. It was a malicious initiative. Despite the statements made to overturn it, seeing that they maintained this false politics reminded us of past campaigns. Therefore, we will continue to fight against this false politics. Targeting successful children due to their parents' professions is a brutal politics. I want to express that we will not allow this in any way.

THE PROCESS OF A TERROR-FREE TURKEY

In his speech, our President expressed the importance of maintaining the sensitivity and attention regarding the Terror-Free Turkey issue by our party. Various circles are using confusing expressions regarding dissolution and disarmament by putting forward maximalist ideas. Our President said, "If the water flows backward, we will do what is necessary."

The Terror-Free Turkey process, which Turkey has implemented as a state policy, will be carried out with great sensitivity and meticulousness. As the AK Party and the People's Alliance, our focus is on the dissolution of the terrorist organization and the destruction of weapons. When we talk about a terror-free region, we refer to the events that have emerged in Suveyda. It is seen that a person who does not represent the Druze of either Syria or Lebanon is acting directly like a terrorist organization, targeting Syria's national sovereignty. Is his concern sectarian? No, it is not.

Çelik's response to Özel's 'Erdoğan should have thanked us' remark

Within the framework of various statements made at different times, there are unjust criticisms, spreading false information, and false politics. We will respond to all of them when the time comes. Right now, our focus is on managing the dissolution and disarmament process in a healthy way.

"WE WILL NOT WASTE AUGUST"

On the first day of our camp, we held a strategic workshop. It was reviewed with the participation of all our friends to determine the politics for the upcoming period. The notes presented to our chairman were instructed by them to be carried out by the relevant units in our MYK.

We are continuing our politics to make the results of the Kızılcahamam camp a part of our political agenda. We will not let August go to waste. Comprehensive meetings are being held under the name of Turkey Meetings. I will provide you with detailed information.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

(Commission works) The commission is at the discretion of our Speaker of the Parliament. Our Speaker is conducting political visits to implement this. The aim is to include all dynamics and political representations of Turkey in a comprehensive manner. The Speaker's Office is working on the number of participants. It will be positioned within the traditions of the Parliament. I know that our Speaker is conducting valuable and comprehensive work. It is essential that everyone represented in the Parliament expresses their opinions in the commission. I see that some marginal ideas are calling certain parties to 'reject this commission.' All of these are contrary to the nature of politics that I mentioned. These are not things that strengthen politics but rather reinforce the absence of politics.

The Grand National Assembly has fulfilled its duty in the most difficult times. When it comes to discussing Turkey's issues, there will be both supporters and objectors. This way, the right to be a political party is granted. I see a political party saying 'I will stay out of this ground' as an approach aimed at weakening the power of civil politics. Saying that a certain party should not enter there, that it should not be part of this mechanism, is to eliminate the ground of politics. The Parliament exists to talk and discuss. You come and present your objections, you present your agreements.

"IT IS EXTREMELY VALUABLE FOR EVERYONE TO EXPRESS THEIR OBJECTIONS IN THE PARLIAMENT"

In such major issues, it is extremely valuable for everyone to take responsibility as part of this issue and to express their objections clearly and explicitly within the records of the Grand Assembly. Trying to label the discussion with words like betrayal instead of conducting it on a political and ideological basis actually weakens civil politics. Both those who support this process and those who express their objections are important.

Özel's statement 'Erdoğan should have thanked us' received a response from AK Party Spokesperson Çelik



(Germany's Eurofighter approval) We have been expressing for a long time that there should be no embargo or sanctions among NATO allies. Our application regarding the purchase of pistols was rejected by one country. Since that day, significant work has been done in Turkey's defense industry. Behaviors such as sanctions and restrictions among allies are wrong. We evaluate the points reached in Eurofighter as overcoming primitive approaches. Today, with our UAVs and armed UAVs, we are one of the countries that define the concept of warfare in the world.

"EVERYTHING THAT STRENGTHENS TRADE SERVES WORLD PEACE"

The current situation is late but at this stage, it is good regarding Eurofighter and other issues. Global trade is under threat. Everything that strengthens trade serves world peace. One of the reasons for major wars is the obstruction and blockage of regional and global trade. The way to protect world peace is to maintain international trade in a solid and fluid manner. The easing of Schengen and visas is extremely important for regional fluidity.

(Minguzzi murder) I once again wish mercy upon our child Minguzzi. We are closely following the statements of his mother and the evaluations of the lady. What she says is truly very impressive. The late one had a stain in his eye, and when asked what caused this stain, he would say he kissed the prophet's eye. We are following the legal discussions. Our legislation on these matters has been carried out in accordance with universal regulations and laws. No special evaluation has been made. All our legal colleagues are closely following the entire discussion. There was one more thing that the lady, the valuable mother, said. She expressed that the character of the late Ahmet and his mission were significant. We see that this mission is being carried out with sensitivity to ensure that other children do not experience what Ahmet went through. Our legal colleagues are following the discussion you mentioned.

(Request for military support from Syria) We fully support Syria's territorial integrity and national sovereignty. There should be an inclusive government that represents all peoples, ethnic groups, and sects there. On one side, the Zionist lobby and European states should not pull Syria. Support should be given to Syria's political system. Syria is very tired and worn out. Turkey has repeatedly expressed that it will assist the brother country in its demands regarding defense and security. Our President has stated this many times. There is no help or support from brother to brother. The heroic Turkish Armed Forces have a lot of experience in this regard. The issue is not just about providing certain weapons; we are talking about the entire defense capacity and its components. As long as our brother Syria requests it, Turkey will stand by them.

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