11.12.2025 07:35
The issue of illegal betting and online gambling, which has been discussed in Turkey for days, was also brought up at the AK Party's Central Executive Committee meeting chaired by President Erdoğan. Erdoğan, who stated that this issue deeply saddened him, instructed his aides, "We will eradicate this problem; we will not allow any steps that pose a threat to our family structure and social fabric, or that cause harm. This is a matter above politics; it is a national security issue. Whatever is necessary must be done. Solve this issue."
President Erdoğan made evaluations regarding the agenda at the AK Party Central Executive Board (MYK) meeting held the other day.
ERDOĞAN'S BETTING INSTRUCTION: WE WILL ROOT OUT THIS ISSUE
In the last meeting of the year, Erdoğan instructed his aides on illegal betting. According to a report in Yeni Şafak, Erdoğan, who stated that the issue of online gambling and illegal betting deeply saddened him, said, "We will root out this issue; we will not allow any steps that pose a threat to our family structure and social fabric, which cause harm. This is a matter above politics; it is a national security issue. Whatever is necessary must be done."
"SOLVE THIS ISSUE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE"
Expressing that everyone should do their part regarding this issue, Erdoğan said, "Every member of our party and cabinet, every unit, every deputy chairman will do something about this. Solve this issue."
"WE WILL GO TO SYRIA AS GUESTS"
The first anniversary of the Syrian revolution was also on the agenda of the meeting. In a speech he made the other day, Erdoğan stated, "We had promised our Syrian brothers during the most intense days of the massacres, and with God's permission, we will definitely keep that promise in the not-too-distant future." It was learned that Erdoğan mentioned that no scheduling had yet been made during the MYK meeting. Erdoğan said, "We will go to Syria as guests."
MESSAGE OF A TERROR-FREE TURKEY: THERE IS NO TURNING BACK FROM HERE
Another agenda item of the MYK was a Terror-Free Turkey. The report to be presented to the AK Party's National Unity, Brotherhood, and Democracy Commission was discussed. It was stated that the report, which is expected to be submitted to the Parliamentary Presidency over the weekend, was prepared as 50 pages, with some additions bringing it over 60 pages. Erdoğan was reported to have said, "There is no turning back from here. We will definitely resolve this issue. Turkey and our nation will surely be freed from this plague, this shackle. Everyone needs to contribute to this process. During this process, we all need to pay special attention to our language and tone. I am waiting for the report text." It was noted that Erdoğan did not make any comments regarding the minimum wage.