12.09.2025 15:40
In the program "Five Painters, One City: My Beloved Istanbul," President Erdoğan made statements saying, "As long as this soul is in this body, our love for Istanbul will never fade. We learned the struggle here. We learned patience and not to give up in the streets of this city. This place taught us to stand by the oppressed and against the oppressor."
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made striking statements at the "Five Painters One City My Beloved Istanbul Program" held at the Lütfi Kırdar Congress and Exhibition Center.
Expressing that he is honored to have opened his eyes to this sacred city, to have grown up here, and to serve this city, Erdoğan stated, "I am fortunate to leave lasting marks and works in Istanbul. We will not be satisfied with what we have done for Istanbul. As long as this soul is in this body, our love for Istanbul will never fade. Just as we did 30 years ago, we are acting with the awareness of being worthy of this city today. We learned the struggle here. We learned patience and not to give up in the streets of this city. This place taught us to stand by the oppressed and against the oppressor."