04.10.2025 16:42
In his speech at the mass opening ceremony in Sultanbeyli, President Erdoğan congratulated the municipality for signing 50 projects in a year and a half and stated that they are accelerating urban transformation efforts. "We need the support of our citizens; first comes life, first comes peace," Erdoğan said. He smiled when a child called out "Grandpa Tayyip" during his speech.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the mass opening ceremony held in Sultanbeyli, known as the stronghold of the AK Party in Istanbul.
"FIRST LIFE, FIRST PEACE"
In his speech, Erdoğan praised the recent works of the municipality, stating, "I congratulate our Sultanbeyli Municipality, which has signed 50 projects in just a year and a half. I also thank all my brothers who contributed to these investments. Urban transformation projects are of vital importance. We have accelerated the urban transformation efforts in Sultanbeyli with this understanding. We need the support of our citizens to quickly implement urban transformation projects. First life, first peace... If we join hands to realize these projects, we will achieve great things in a very short time, inshallah," he expressed.
"THE VOICE OF 'GRANDFATHER TAYYIP' MADE US SMILE"
While President Erdoğan continued his speech, the attention was drawn to one of the children in the crowd calling out "Grandfather Tayyip." Upon hearing the voice, Erdoğan smiled and briefly paused his speech. After the enthusiastic slogans from the crowd, President Erdoğan continued from where he left off.