11.10.2025 17:48
In a statement at the Expanded Provincial Advisory Council Meeting of his party in Rize, President Erdoğan said, "I greet Palestine and the Palestinians. No matter what anyone says, every step that brings joy to the victims in Gaza is also acceptable to us. I will go to Gaza first, and then you will follow." Erdoğan's remarks were met with a standing ovation from his fellow townspeople in the hall.
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President Erdoğan, who chaired the Expanded Provincial Advisory Council Meeting of his party in Rize, made striking evaluations regarding the ceasefire negotiations between Hamas and Israel.
"I WILL GO TO GAZA FIRST, THEN YOU"
Expressing that Turkey plays an important role in the process, Erdoğan said, "Indeed, our country has become one of the locomotives of the recent process with its active foreign policy, principled stance, and diplomatic experience. Our Palestinian brothers, especially Hamas, have shown a very prudent attitude by indicating that they are ready for peace. We also supported the discussions with other Muslim countries in the region. Thus, the end of two years of oppression has come. For the first time, smiles have started to appear. I salute Palestine and the Palestinians in your person. No matter what anyone says, every step that brings joy to the Gazan victims is also acceptable to us. I will go to Gaza first, then you," he said.
Highlights from Erdoğan's statements;
"I thank each of you for your enthusiasm, loyalty, and love. I express my gratitude to all of you for not leaving this brother of yours alone for 24 years. I want to emphasize that we have also worked hard for our Rize. We have been by the side of the people of Rize in good times and bad. Efforts are ongoing to completely erase the effects of the flood disaster. Being in my family home is a special joy for me. Although only 15 months have passed since our last visit, we have missed Rize and our fellow citizens from Rize, and the people of Rize have missed us too. We wanted to both relieve our longing and convey our get well wishes, as well as inaugurate the completed services.
Yesterday, we held the collective opening of 38 projects with a total value of 3 billion 84 million lira and the groundbreaking ceremony of 2 projects. I wish all these works and services to be beneficial for you.
"TURKEY IS MUCH BIGGER THAN TURKEY"
The day before yesterday, we received a heartwarming news regarding Gaza. An agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas on the ceasefire. Remember, Turkey is much bigger than Turkey. Turkey's reputation, power, the weight of its word, its economy, its population, and its lands are far beyond that. Turkey is moving forward confidently towards the future. Our country has become one of the locomotives of the recent process. Our Palestinian brothers, especially Hamas, have shown that they are ready for peace. For the first time, smiles have started to appear in Gaza, albeit bittersweet, after two years of oppression, genocide, and brutality.
I salute Palestine and the Palestinians in your person. No matter what anyone says, every step that brings joy to the Gazan victims is also acceptable to us. I will go to Gaza first, then you.
"THE ISRAELI GOVERNMENT MUST STAND BEHIND ITS SIGNATURE"
As Turkey, we have always said this; There are no losers in a just peace. I congratulate our diplomats. There should be no turning back from here. The Israeli government must stand behind its signature. It must put an end to its aggressive policies. A two-state solution is the key to lasting peace in the region.
We will continue to advocate for just peace tomorrow as we did yesterday. We will support our Palestinian brothers who have suffered greatly for two years with all our strength. No one should have any doubts about this.
"NOW I AM GIVING YOU A GOOD NEWS"
Our nation sees this sincerity. Except for a handful of skeptics, my nation sees our efforts. May God not separate us from the path of serving our nation. In addition to solving the cost of living in the economy, we are striving to rid our country of the scourge of terrorism. Inflation continues to decrease. Now I am giving you a good news; Our Central Bank's reserves are on an upward trend with 183 billion dollars.
"HE WAS CRUSHED UNDER THE LIES HE TOLD"
The chronic opposition chorus is trying to tarnish Turkey's successes. The CHP Chairman spread a lot of lies regarding his visit to the USA. He even dragged Gaza into dirty politics. The one who should be ashamed is the one who got caught in his own lies. After the euros that came out of baklava boxes, he could not prove the conspiracy claims, and here too, he was crushed under the lies he told. We are not the only ones targeted by the attacks of the main opposition; those who share tea conversations with us are also subjected to the same attacks.
"THEY SHOULD NOT BE TRUSTED"
We all followed the events that occurred after the opening of the parliament. They launched a full-scale lynching frenzy. They hurled insults at the party leaders in the photo frame. They even drove their coalition partners, with whom they held rallies in the last general elections, to madness with their aggressiveness. Let us put our hands on our conscience and respond; those who do this to their coalition partner over just one photo frame, what would they not do to this nation once they gain power? Can there be trust in them? Their words should not be trusted. We say may God not leave this nation to the CHP mentality.
May God open our path and fortune. I wholeheartedly believe in and trust our Rize organization. I greet you with love and respect. Stay healthy."
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