12.01.2026 20:04
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with citizens from Düzce before the AK Party Central Executive Board Meeting. During the meeting, 100-year-old Necati Yılmaz's words, "Mr. President, forgive me," and Erdoğan's response, "What right do I have?" became one of the most notable and emotional moments of the encounter.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with citizens who came from Düzce to Ankara before the AK Party Central Executive Committee (MYK) Meeting. The meeting was marked by warm dialogues and emotional moments.
CONVERSATION WITH CENTENARIANS
President Erdoğan took a close interest in 100-year-old Necati Yılmaz and 96-year-old Recep Taşkın, chatting with them for a while. The meeting with the centenarians from Düzce brought smiles to the room.
"WHAT RIGHT DO I HAVE?"
In response to Necati Yılmaz's words, "My President, forgive me," Erdoğan replied, "What right do I have?" This response became one of the most notable moments of the meeting.
PRAYER FOR A BLESSED LIFE
Recep Taşkın prayed for President Erdoğan, saying, "I ask Allah for a blessed life, may Allah give you strength and power." Erdoğan thanked him for the conveyed wishes.
GIFT FROM ERDOĞAN
After gifting canes to Necati Yılmaz and Recep Taşkın, Erdoğan took a commemorative photo with the citizens. President Erdoğan conveyed his greetings to the people of Düzce through his guests.
AK Party Düzce Deputy Ayşe Keşir also attended the meeting.