The first statement from Erdoğan regarding the incident in which a mother and her two children died.

17.11.2025 19:51

After the cabinet meeting, President Erdoğan addressed the cameras and spoke for the first time about the tragedy in Fatih, where a mother and her two children lost their lives. Erdoğan stated, "The investigation is ongoing in a multidimensional manner. The cause of the incident will be revealed following the investigations by the police and the prosecutor's office."

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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan chaired a Cabinet meeting. The meeting at the Presidential Complex lasted for 3 hours and 20 minutes. After the Cabinet meeting, President Erdoğan made statements.

ERDOĞAN'S STATEMENT AFTER THE CABINET REGARDING THE TRAGEDY IN FATIH

Erdoğan gave a striking message regarding the incident in Fatih, where a mother and her 2 children died due to suspected poisoning. Erdoğan stated: "We are striving to do whatever is necessary to ensure that there is no fraud, deception, or trickery in the products that our people pay for."

"THE INVESTIGATION IS PROCEEDING IN MULTIPLE DIMENSIONS"

Following the death of 3 expatriates, including 2 children, in Istanbul, we see the sensitivity regarding this issue in the media coverage. The investigation is proceeding in multiple dimensions. The cause of the incident will be revealed after the police and prosecutor's investigation. The reason for the deaths will be uncovered. When we detect any problems, issues, or violations of regulations, we do not hesitate to take action."

Highlights from President Erdoğan's statements are as follows:

"Every event we experience reveals that Turkey has a magnitude, influence, and heart that extends far beyond its borders. We saw this once again after our military cargo plane crashed near the Azerbaijan-Georgia border while returning from victory celebrations. We received messages of solidarity and condolences from around the world, especially from our brother countries.

ERDOĞAN: WE WILL SEE THE REASON FOR THE CRASH AS A RESULT OF THE BLACK BOX ANALYSIS

From the very first moment of the tragedy, Georgia and Azerbaijan mobilized all their resources. We reached the black box of the plane and the remains of our martyrs in a short time. We fulfilled our last duty to our martyrs with the participation of our ministers, members of parliament, military and civilian officials, and our citizens. Once again, I pray for the mercy of Allah for each of our heroic soldiers whose sacred memories we will always cherish. I also pray for the pilot who was martyred in the firefighting plane that crashed while returning from Croatia.

"Just as there have been many sons of the homeland who have risked their lives for the peace of our nation and the survival of our state both inside and outside our borders for a thousand years, may Allah protect and preserve them all. In light of the data collected by our accident investigation team and as a result of the examination of the black box, we will be able to see much more clearly why this tragic incident occurred. We will share this transparently, especially with the families of the martyrs."

Reaching the rank of martyrdom, which is the highest position after prophethood, is as noble as it is for those left behind to be patient. As a member of this nation, it is impossible not to be moved by the submission, dignity, patience, and resilience of our martyr's relatives. May Allah be pleased with all our brothers who do not compromise their steadfastness.

We serve every inch of the 783,000 square kilometers of the Republic of Turkey and each of our 86 million citizens with love. We work tirelessly, adding a new achievement to our works every day. We spent the last two weeks fully engaged. We were very pleased to host many valuable figures from different parts of our country and the world at our Presidential National Library.

"WE HOSTED 2 MILLION PEOPLE IN OUR LIBRARY"

Last year, we hosted 2 million people in our library, most of whom were young. We offer our guests who read, write, research, or prepare for exams in our library two meals of soup a day. We provide 15 types of beverages and cakes to our guests free of charge. Our current membership in public libraries has reached 7.6 million, and our book count has reached 25.6 million. With the 800,000 new books in distribution, we hope to increase this number to 26.4 million. Even these figures reveal the deep gap between us and the opposition.

We do not hesitate to make any sacrifices for the upbringing of a youth that has received quality education, equipped with knowledge and wisdom, and upholds national and spiritual values. We celebrated Victory Day with our Azerbaijani brothers and were at Freedom Square. With the motto of "Two states, one nation," we will stand by our dear Azerbaijan with all our resources in good times and bad.

"THE 17TH LARGEST ECONOMY IN THE WORLD AND THE 7TH LARGEST IN EUROPE"

On November 10, we once again commemorated the founder of our Republic and our first President Mustafa Kemal Atatürk with respect. Based on the principle that there is no lordship over the nation, but rather service, we did not allow our precious nation to be scolded, belittled, or looked down upon. We transformed a country that could not even produce a safety pin into the 17th largest economy in the world and the 7th largest in Europe.

Turkey, which was once 80% dependent on foreign countries in the defense industry, has now risen to a level that the world admires in this field. We are among the top three countries in the world in the production of UAVs and armed UAVs. We have also achieved a transformation in mentality in democracy. Today, Turkey is experiencing its most productive years under the leadership of confident, competent, honest, and hardworking teams. The Turkey Vision is being realized step by step.

"WE EVALUATED COMMON STEPS THAT CAN BE TAKEN IN CYPRUS"

We have brought together 14 million 914 thousand saplings with the soil. I would like to thank each of the 1 million 280 thousand citizens who responded to our call. On November 13, following the election of Mr. Tufan Erhürman as the President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, we hosted him in Ankara. We evaluated common steps that can be taken in our national cause in Cyprus in a fair, lasting, and realistic manner.

We see the attempt to reheat proposals that have been tried many times in the past and have yielded no results as a waste of time. There needs to be a coexistence of two states in Cyprus. If the Greek side shows the same attitude as the Turkish side, a lasting, fair, and realistic solution can be found. I commemorate the 42nd anniversary of the declaration of the TRNC. We were in Adıyaman on Saturday, November 16.

Before the New Year, the delivery of keys to independent houses will be made. We are witnessing the desperate struggles of someone trying to discredit the services that everyone appreciates. They are tarnishing the construction and reconstruction efforts in the earthquake zone. I wish the houses and workplaces we have built to be beneficial and auspicious for our earthquake victims."

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