Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran shared a post on his social media account about the article penned by President Erdoğan titled “The two ends of Asia can act as the world’s collective conscience”.
In his post Head of Communications Duran stated;
The article penned by our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, calling for the collective conscience of the world from the two ends of Asia, was published in both Japanese and English in Nikkei Shimbun, one of Japan's leading newspapers.
In his article, our President underlined that the bridge of hearts that connects Türkiye and Japan is stronger than official documents, for it is a bridge nourished by history, human conscience and memories flowing through history.
He stated that from Marmaray to the Osmangazi Bridge, from our second Bosphorus crossing - the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge - to the Golden Horn Bridge, countless works have been brought to life through the union of Turkish tenacity and Japanese engineering.
He further noted that these works are made not only of steel and concrete; each one stands as a symbol of the wisdom, alliance, and heartfelt bond between our two countries.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan highlighted that Türkiye and Japan can pave the way for constructive solutions to global challenges through their joint efforts. Pointing to the importance of humanitarian diplomacy, he cited the projects conducted by TİKA and JICA.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a strong call regarding Gaza:
"As a result of Israel's genocide and occupation, we are witnessing a picture in which children are starving to death, hospitals are rendered inoperable, cities are destroyed, and millions of people are deprived of their most basic needs. This tragedy is an issue for all humanity. As Türkiye, we have not been silent, and we will not be silent. We are working across all platforms to ensure a ceasefire, unhindered access to humanitarian aid, and the safety of innocent civilians. However, we know that our voice must be louder, and our influence must be wider.
Japan's wisdom, which prioritises peace, its adherence to international law and conscientious sensitivity are an invaluable asset in this period. When combined with Türkiye's regional influence and humanitarian aid capacity, this would be a dignified and robust partnership."