Terror-Free Turkey to be Built Together with Youth: Erdoğan

Erdoğan attended the fourth edition of the Turkey Youth Summit in Istanbul on May 31 and delivered a speech devoted mainly to the creation of a terror-free nation.

“Together with the youth, we will realize our ideal of a great and strong Turkey. Together with you, we will proceed to our goal of the Century of Turkey. We will together elevate Turkey to a much higher level, to a distinguished level in every area,” Erdoğan said.  

Turkey will build a peaceful and prosperous country that steers its region and the world, he stated.

“Despite those seeking to divide us based on race, identity and sect, we, together with the youth, will build our biggest legacy, a terror-free Turkey that unites together as one nation in unity and solidarity,” the president noted.

A brand new page will open after Turkey eliminates the terror problem, Erdoğan said.

“We will embellish the margins of these pages with friendship songs, fraternity poems, and with the spirit of independence," he said. "In unity and solidarity with you, we will glorify this beloved country, which is the land of our ancestors, the heritage of our martyrs, and the home of veterans."

Citing recent achievements in the fields of energy and the defense industry, Erdoğan vowed that Turkey will rise in the next period thanks to the dedication of the youngsters.

In the meantime, he exchanged phone conversations with the leaders of some regional countries, the Communication Directorate announced.

Erdoğan spoke by phone with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, the directorate said, informing the two men discussed the Turkey-Hungary bilateral relations as well as regional and global developments.

Stating that they are working to enhance relations between Turkey and Hungary in all areas, Erdoğan emphasized that cooperation will be further advanced in the upcoming period through the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council and Joint Consultative Mechanism meetings.

Erdoğan also spoke with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev over the weekend.

Noting that the relations between Turkey and Bulgaria have deepened with the important steps taken in all areas, Erdoğan drew attention to the ongoing efforts to expand the cooperation in the defense industry and energy. 

Erdoğan recalled Turkey’s efforts to end the Russian-Ukrainian war through Istanbul-based talks while stressing that Ankara is closely following Bulgaria’s sensitive policies on this matter.

The Turkish leader also exchanged views with Somalian President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on the phone.

Expressing Turkey’s support for Somalia’s vision of development through democracy, Erdoğan stated that the support extended to Somalia in its fight against terrorism will continue to grow.Noting that Turkey’s solidarity with Somalia in the fields of energy and fisheries will continue, Erdoğan emphasized that cooperation in these areas holds promise.

Source: HDN