25.10.2025 16:22
In his speech at the closing program of the Turkey Century Meetings, President Erdoğan stated, "Those who have sought other authorities apart from the nation's direction have not found a chance to live within this party and this movement. Those who have even the slightest doubt in their hearts, souls, and minds regarding the guidance of the nation have not been able to keep up with this movement."
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made statements at the 'Turkey Century Meetings Closing Program' held at the Istanbul Congress Center.
"WITH HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF OUR CITIZENS IN 2 MONTHS..."
Erdoğan stated, "We have met with hundreds of thousands of our citizens in 2 months, from workers to retirees, across Turkey. We have kept our finger on the pulse of all segments of society." He added, "Of course, our work is much more difficult in municipalities run by the CHP. Many issues have been communicated to us, from buses stranded on the road, which are a hallmark of CHP municipalities, to leaking faucets and allegations of corruption. Our list of complaints is a bit longer. The severity of the problems in local administrations that changed hands in the last two elections was a lesson for us. We are reshaping our roadmap. The AK Party is a party whose path and direction are determined by the nation. This movement is a movement of the virtuous. Everything we have done so far has been for the people. Those who seek other authorities outside the nation's course have not found a chance to live within this movement. Those who harbor doubts about the guidance of the nation could not keep up with this movement. I sincerely say that the AK Party is a party that has almost built institutional organization in Turkey. We say we will continue on our path without stopping, renewing ourselves constantly. We said we would do whatever it takes not to let our nation down. We did and we are doing it," he said.
Highlights from Erdoğan's statements;
"Dear Istanbulites, the architects of our future, beloved youth, I greet you all with my heartfelt feelings. I am experiencing the joy of coming together with you in the sultan of cities, dear Istanbul. I send my greetings and love to all our citizens in 81 provinces. I express my heartfelt gratitude to my fellow travelers who are devoted to our cause all over our country and the world, through you.
"MAY ALLAH PROTECT YOU FROM THE EVIL EYE"
I wholeheartedly greet you for your enthusiasm that cannot fit into the halls. Young people, how beautiful you are! May Allah protect you from the evil eye. Your beauty can break through mountains. May the Almighty keep our love for each other everlasting. May my Lord keep our minds, thoughts, and goals steadfast.
I wish that the 'Turkey Century Meetings Closing Program', which I see as the final evaluation meeting of an intense and meticulous field study, will be a harbinger of good things. I sincerely congratulate my fellow travelers who successfully organized the 'Turkey Century Meetings' in 81 provinces in just 49 days, a very short time. I thank each of my brothers who sweated in the field for 49 days.
Yesterday, we shared the good news that our nation has been eagerly waiting for. We introduced the housing project of the century. We will hopefully build one hundred thousand of these in Istanbul. I wish our housing project to be beneficial to our nation once again.
"A EQUATION CANNOT BE ESTABLISHED WITHOUT TURKEY"
We are going through a painful period. Wars threaten our surroundings. From Syria to Gaza, from the Gulf to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, no equation can be established without Turkey anywhere. Now, there is a Turkey that is respected for its words both in its region and in the world, which exports peace and stability. Turkey is now turning into a global power with the decisive steps it has taken. Today, when peace, tranquility, and stability are mentioned, Turkey comes to mind first. When compassion and mercy, justice are mentioned, this dear nation comes to mind first.
'MESSAGE OF A TURKEY WITHOUT TERRORISM'
We are at a historic threshold in realizing our vision of the Turkey Century, where peace, brotherhood, development, and justice prevail. At the forefront of the path to the Turkey Century is freeing our country from the half-century-long scourge of terrorism. We will not fall into the traps of those who do not want this issue to be resolved. We will not be deceived by those who want to sow discord among us.
Our goal is to establish an environment where generations are not wasted, mothers do not weep, and peace, security, tranquility, and prosperity prevail throughout our region.
With a common will, we will hopefully first bring a Turkey without terrorism, and then a region without terrorism as our most lasting legacy to the children of this country.
I pray that today's meeting will be a harbinger of good things.
Young people, there is no stopping, let's continue on our path."
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