The meeting between Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek and CHP Deputy Chairman Yalçın Karatepe caused public debate. The critical statements from the AK Party regarding this meeting attracted attention.
Criticism from AK Party Names
- Faruk Celik: Former minister and AK Party Artvin Deputy Faruk Çelik criticized the statements of the CHP delegation and said, “It seems that the CHP delegation went to meet with the instruction list. This attitude is political abuse and populism.” He said:
- Mehmet Metiner: Former AK Party Deputy Mehmet Metiner also joined Çelik and said, “CHP should not be allowed to act as a trustee against the AK Party.” He commented as follows:
Statement from Minister Şimşek
Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek quoted Faruk Çelik’s post and emphasized transparency regarding their meeting with CHP Deputy Chairman Yalçın Karatepe, saying, “It is hoped that it does not damage the spirit of dialogue and normalization.” He made a statement.
| What Çelik Said: | What Metiner Said: | Şimşek’s Statement: |
|---|---|---|
| It is understood that the CHP delegation went to the meeting with the list of instructions. | The CHP should not be allowed to act as a trustee against the AK Party. | It is hoped that the statements made after the meeting will not damage the spirit of dialogue and normalization. |
