Turkey’s operation in northern Syria is designed to destroy terror corridors along the border and halt the establishment of a terrorist YPG/PKK state, said Turkey’s president on Wednesday. “Inside and outside the work is not finished yet,” Erdoğan told a meeting of his party’s provincial chairs in the capital Ankara. “The only reason we launched Operation Peace Spring is our intention to destroy those terror corridors and those who want to establish that terrorist state." He added: “We will continue our pursuit until the last terrorist is gone. Neither threats, nor blackmail, nor insidious games...
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Speaking at AK Party's Parliamentary Group Meeting, President Erdoğan said: “If we had acted with the reflexes of the old Turkey against the plots over our country, we would have had a huge catastrophe by now. Even though some do not realize the magnitude of Turkey’s struggle, our people do and they do not spare any sacrifice. Yes, Turkey is waging a new War of Independence and is advancing towards victory.” President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the party’s parliamentary group meeting. President Erdoğan said: “We...
Communications Director Fahrettin Altun commented on the House of Representatives’ draft bill as follows: "The House of Representatives’ draft bill threatening sanctions against Turkey is in direct contradiction to the spirit of a strategic alliance.” Altun made a statement on his Twitter account and responded to The House of Representatives’ draft bill on sanctions against Turkey by using Peace Spring Operation as an excuse and on recognition of 1915 events as “genocide”. Altun tweeted: "The House of Representatives’ draft bill threatening sanctions against Turkey is in direct contradiction to the spirit of a strategic alliance.” and indicated that such a bill...
Speaking at the Republic Day reception, President Erdoğan said: “Our long-standing state is determined to protect the bridge between the past and the future in a robust manner. By achieving our country’s 2023 goals, we will have given the next generations the means to effectuate the visions for 2053 and 2071. We will carry our Republic to the future in a more prosperous and stronger manner.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the 29th of October Republic Day reception at the Beştepe Culture and Convention Center in Ankara. “On the 96th anniversary of the Proclamation...
Communications Director Fahrettin Altun posted the following on his Twitter as the 150-hour deadline set by Turkey and Russia expired. “The 150-hour deadline set under the deal with the Russian Federation for the terrorist organization PKK/YPG to withdraw from the safe zone has expired. We will establish through joint patrols whether or not the terrorists have actually withdrawn.”
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the ceremony, held at Anıtkabir (Atatürk’s Mausoleum) on the occasion of the 96th anniversary of the foundation of the Republic. Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Mustafa Şentop, Vice President Fuat Oktay, members of the Presidential Cabinet, Chief of General Staff Gen. Yaşar Güler, force commanders, presidents of high courts, Chairman of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, Chairwoman of the Good (IYI) Party Meral Akşener, Chairman of the Great Unity Party (BBP) Mustafa Destici, Parliamentary Group Deputy Chairman of the...
“As we celebrate today the 96th anniversary of the proclamation of our Republic, we continue our struggle to protect our sovereignty and independence in new areas and in novel forms as a state that takes its strength not only from its deep-rooted history but also from the legitimacy of its cause. National Struggle continues. Today, inside and outside our borders, regionally and globally, we are proud to see an even stronger Turkey each passing day. With respect and gratitute, we commemorate our ancestors, martyrs and veterans who had laid the strong foundations for our homeland, flag, nation and...
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, “Turkey, with its long history, its deeply rooted governing experience and almost century-long accumulations as a Republic, has the power, capability and determination to overcome all problems,” in a message he issued on the occasion of the 96th anniversary of the proclamation of our Republic. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a message marking 96th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey. In his message, the President said: “I would like to congratulate the Republic Day of our citizens, who live in 81 provinces of our country and abroad. I thank to...
Communications Director Prof. Fahrettin Altun made a statement regarding the fact that DAESH leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was captured dead by the US, saying, “There should be a thorough investigation about the movement of the DAESH leader within Syria and eventually to Idlib. Those responsible for helping, abetting, and tolerating such movements need to be investigated and brought to justice.” Altun stated on his Twitter account that the killing of DAESH leader is a great success for counter terrorism operations around the world and an important step towards the enduring defeat of DAESH in the region. Underlining that the...