AK Party Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made important statements at his party’s group meeting in the Turkish Grand National Assembly. Here are the highlights from Erdoğan’s speech:
Turkish Minority in Greece and Western Thrace
Stating that they are closely following Greece’s steps, Erdoğan said that they are putting the problems of their kinsmen in Western Thrace at the top of their agenda and that they will intervene in this regard.
Turkish Cypriot People and Independence
Erdoğan drew attention to the increasing policies that seek to break the will of the Turkish Cypriot people for independence, and emphasized that their support for the Turkish Cypriot people to stand on their own feet will continue.
Opposition and Politics
Stating that the opposition should abandon the politics of complaining about Turkey abroad, Erdoğan said that it is important for the opposition to change its attitude in order to normalize politics.
Economy and Inflation
Stating that they continue to overcome the difficulties in the economy, Erdoğan said that inflation will be reduced to the level they target and that credit rating agencies have started to evaluate Turkey positively.
Municipalities and Debts
Erdoğan said that municipalities must pay their accumulated debts and called on mayors to reduce the price increases for services they would provide for free.
Addressing Party Chairman Özgür Özel, Erdoğan emphasized that the promises given must be kept and drew attention to the importance of honest politics.
