23.02.2026 18:30
The Cabinet meeting, chaired by President Erdoğan, has concluded. Erdoğan is making statements following the meeting.
The Cabinet meeting chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was held at Beştepe. The meeting lasted for 2.5 hours, during which developments in domestic politics and the economy, retirement bonuses, the Terror-Free Turkey process, and events in Iran and Syria were discussed. After the meeting, President Erdoğan addressed the cameras.
Highlights from Erdoğan's statements are as follows:
"With our new home iftar program in the earthquake zone, we share the joy of iftar with our earthquake-affected brothers. Beautiful activities based on volunteerism are being organized in our schools. We are pleased to observe that our dear children are experiencing Ramadan with enthusiasm despite all the negative campaigns. I kiss the foreheads of all our children. I pray that God protects them from the evil eye. Our municipalities are already leading in this regard. Every unit of our party is undertaking very meaningful activities within its area of responsibility. We are continuing the Ramadan program we started last year at the Külliye this year as well. I especially invite parents to hold their children's and grandchildren's hands and participate in the events at our külliye on weekends.
"WE HAVE MADE A SMALL REVISION IN THE CABINET"
Last week, we made a small revision in our cabinet. Our friends in the Ministries of Interior and Justice have completed their handovers. I wish success to our brother Akın Gürlek, who has taken on the role of Minister of Justice, and to our brother Mustafa Çiftçi, who will serve as Minister of Interior. I thank Yılmaz Tunç and Ali Yerlikaya for their sacrifices during their 2.4 years of service to our state, and I pray that the Almighty is pleased with both of our ministers.
"WE ARE STRIVING FOR PEACE AS TURKEY"
In a period of escalating global tensions, especially as Turkey, we are striving for the resolution of crises through our policy that centers on peace, dialogue, and negotiation before they turn into hot conflicts. Without forgetting that we are members of a great nation with a rich history, a great conscience, and epic tales written on the battlefields when necessary, we defend rights and justice, expressing the truth without fear of anyone. Our country's upright, courageous, sincere, and principled stance in the face of events is being followed with appreciation by everyone.
"OUR AIM IS TO GAIN NEW FRIENDS"
In today's world system, where severe earthquakes are occurring, Turkey's sole aim is to increase the number of its friends and gain new ones. We are not in the effort to produce enmity from disagreements. While respecting the sovereignty rights of countries, we expect everyone to behave respectfully towards our rights and law. Right now, a Turkey wind is blowing in the world. What Turkey thinks, what it does, where it stands in the face of new developments, and what steps it will take are being eagerly awaited.
MIÇOTAKIS' VISIT TO TURKEY
On February 11, we hosted Greek Prime Minister Mr. Miçotakis at our külliye. We had the opportunity to evaluate our relations between the two countries as well as our positions regarding the Aegean and the Mediterranean. I shared our expectations regarding the full enjoyment of the educational and religious rights of the Turkish minority in Western Thrace with Mr. Miçotakis. We desire to increase our trade volume with Greece, which has reached 7 billion dollars, to the level of 10 billion dollars.
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