Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the Turkish people will unite and work to make the 21st century “Turkey’s century.”
He made these remarks after chairing a meeting of the Turkish government on Monday at the Presidential Complex in Ankara.
The Turkish President stated, “The ‘Brotherhood Belt’ we are establishing in our region will undo a century of conspiracies and usher in a new regional era.”
He added, “Through the ‘Turkey Without Terrorism’ path, we are striving to remove one of the greatest obstacles to our stability, brotherhood, and economic growth.”
He continued, “Our hearts have been beating with our Kurdish and Arab brothers and sisters, and with the friendly and brotherly communities in our region, for 1,000 years, and will continue to beat together in the future.”
The Turkish President emphasized that his country maintains its status as an island of stability, peace, and security despite all the surrounding challenges.
He explained that his country has increased its national income from $238 billion to $1.5 trillion annually, saying, “Our goal by 2028 is to reach an economy of $1.9 trillion.”
Regarding the achievement of the Turkish Kızıl Elma combat drone, the Turkish President said, “The Kızıl Elma achieved a first in the history of global aviation this past weekend, and our country is experiencing this dynamism and this momentum in every aspect.” Field.”
The Turkish president addressed the Russian-Ukrainian war, warning that it had reached a stage where it clearly threatened the safety of navigation in the Black Sea.
He added, “Targeting commercial vessels in our exclusive economic zone indicates a worrying escalation.”
He continued, “We cannot in any way justify attacks that threaten the safety of navigation, lives, and the environment, especially in our exclusive economic zone.”
The Turkish president also reiterated that Turkey’s full membership in the European Union remains a strategic priority despite the challenges.
