Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan indicated in a statement that defence industry projects complement Türkiye’s political and economic power.
Speaking during the fast-breaking dinner for the Turkish Armed Forces in Ankara, Erdoğan thanked all the armed forces personnel who helped with debris removal work and ensuring security after the earthquake.
“We now have the ability to destroy threats at their source thanks to advancements in the defence sector and skilled army personnel. We are currently working on advancing our military industry projects to a level that will complement our political and economic power. When we achieve this with Allah's permission, the century of Türkiye will begin on earth, not merely as a slogan, but as a reality," Erdoğan said.