The first statement from Erdoğan came after the minimum wage decision.

The Minister of Labor and Social Security, Vedat Işıkhan, announced that the minimum wage for the year 2025 has been set at 22,104 lira. Thus, the increase in the minimum wage has become 30 percent. After the decision awaited by millions, President Erdoğan made a statement on his social media account.

"MAY IT BE BENEFICIAL FOR OUR COUNTRY AND NATION"

President Erdoğan stated that the new minimum wage is net 22,104 lira with a 30 percent increase, wishing it to be beneficial for the country and the nation.

In a post on his social media account, Erdoğan used the expression, "In 2025, the minimum wage will be applied as net 22,104 TL with a 30 percent increase. May it be beneficial for our country and nation."