24.03.2025 18:40
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that there is an artificial fluctuation in the economy due to the protests that began after Ekrem İmamoğlu's detention on March 19, saying, "When the illusion disappears, it will be understood that what has happened is meaningless. We will never allow the gains we have achieved through the new economic program we have been implementing for two years to be undermined."
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made statements following the Cabinet Meeting held at the Presidential Complex.
EMPHASIS ON DETERMINATION IN THE ECONOMIC PROGRAM
Referring to the protests that occurred following the arrest and suspension of Ekrem İmamoğlu, who was taken into custody on March 19 as part of investigations against the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Erdoğan conveyed important messages regarding Turkey's economic goals.
The relevant part of Erdoğan's statements is as follows:
"THE CHP'S RESPONSE, DISREGARDING THE LAW, HAS CAUSED BASELESS ARTIFICIAL FLUCTUATIONS IN THE ECONOMY"
"Turkey has not a single minute to lose. The cadres of the main opposition party can continue to devour each other, as their former chairman famously stated, by doing what they do best. We are only focused on our work, dedicated to serving our nation. We are focused on building a strong Turkey with economy, security, defense, and democratic justice. We will work harder, produce more, and not only solve today's issues but also prepare Turkey for the world of tomorrow in a very strong way. The CHP's response, which disregards the law in the corruption operation, has caused baseless artificial fluctuations in the economy, along with other areas. It will be understood that the events become meaningless when the illusion disappears.
"WE WILL NEVER ALLOW THE ACHIEVEMENTS IN OUR ECONOMIC POLICY TO BE COMPROMISED"
We will never allow the achievements in our economic policy to be compromised. We have reached historically low current account deficits and unemployment rates, strengthened fiscal discipline, and brought inflation under control. We have strengthened the Central Bank's reserves. Additionally, we have quickly started to heal the wounds of the February 6 earthquakes. We achieved all these successes with great effort, patience, and determination. We will continue to implement our economic program with the same determination and resolve.
"WE SUCCESSFULLY MANAGED THE LAST MARKET FLUCTUATION BY EFFECTIVELY USING THE TOOLS AT OUR DISPOSAL"
Our Ministry of Treasury and Finance, our Central Bank, and our relevant institutions are working day and night in full coordination with our strong support and solid implementation. From now on, all necessary measures will be taken with a proactive and flexible approach. Our institutions have both the authority and the will to ensure the healthy functioning of the markets. We successfully managed the last market fluctuation by effectively using the tools at our disposal. We limited its effects and made them temporary.
"WE WILL NOT SURRENDER TO THE AMBITIONS OF THOSE WHO WANT TO SET FIRE TO THE COUNTRY WITHOUT BLINKING"
We will not surrender to the ambitions of those who want to set fire to the country without blinking for their personal interests. Turkey has come this far through trials and tribulations. We have overcome many challenges in the last 23 years, repelled attacks, and emerged unscathed from many ambushes. We have not taken a single step back in protecting the rights, law, and honor of our esteemed nation. It has been seen once again that Turkey is not a country that can be disturbed by the shouting of 3-5 provocateurs or the chaos created by a few vandals. I expect our nation to trust us even more.
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