11.02.2026 14:31
The handover is taking place at the Ministry of Justice. Akın Gürlek has taken over the position of Minister of Justice from Yılmaz Tunç. In his first statement at the ceremony, Gürlek said, "I come from within the judiciary organization. I closely follow the issues of our judge and prosecutor colleagues. I want to express that I will work to solve these problems. We will carry this trust forward."
Appointed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to the Ministry of Justice, Akın Gürlek took over the position from Yılmaz Tunç.
The first to speak, former Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç, stated that they made significant progress during his term. Tunç emphasized that he believes Gürlek will continue to do important work as the Minister of Justice, mentioning Gürlek's significant contributions as the Chief Public Prosecutor of Istanbul.
Describing the work they accomplished during his ministry, Tunç wished success to Akın Gürlek and expressed that he would always support him.
NEW MINISTER GÜRLEK: I WILL CARRY THIS TRUST FORWARD
Akın Gürlek, who took the floor, began his speech by thanking Yılmaz Tunç. Touching on judicial reforms, Gürlek stated that the justice system has been strengthened by these reforms. Gürlek said, "We will maintain our uncompromising stance in the fight against crime."
Thanking Erdoğan, Gürlek stated, "I come from within the judiciary organization. I closely follow the problems of our judge and prosecutor colleagues. I want to express that I will work to solve these problems. We will carry this trust forward."