23.04.2026 20:31
During the reception held at the Turkish Grand National Assembly on the occasion of April 23, which brought together representatives of political parties, the brief dialogue between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and DEM Party Co-Chair Tuncer Bakırhan drew attention. Erdoğan's question 'Is the table solid?' and the response given became one of the most talked-about moments of the evening.
The dialogue between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and DEM Party Co-Chair Tuncer Bakırhan marked the night at the 23 April reception held for the 106th anniversary of the founding of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, bringing together different segments of politics.
ACCOMPANIED BY NUMAN KURTULMUŞ
President Erdoğan was accompanied by TBMM Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş at the reception. As Erdoğan greeted guests in the hall, he also visited the delegations of the parties represented in the Parliament one by one.
“IS THE TABLE STABLE?” QUESTION DREW ATTENTION
The question “Is the table stable?” posed by Erdoğan after shaking hands with the DEM Party delegation drew attention.
DEM Party Co-Chair Tuncer Bakırhan responded to this question with “The table is stable.” It was observed that Erdoğan then said “No stopping.”
SINCERE ATMOSPHERE STOOD OUT
While the brief meeting was observed to take place in a sincere atmosphere, the dialogue became one of the most talked-about moments of the reception. The contact, which emphasized the unifying atmosphere of the holiday, was interpreted as a sign that dialogue channels remain open under the roof of the Parliament.