Erdogan Urges End to Türkiye’s Long-standing Challenges
Diyarbakir, The Gulf Observer: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for an end to the longstanding challenges and turmoil Türkiye has endured over the past 150 years, particularly in the last half-century, while emphasizing the importance of unity and national resilience.
Speaking at his party’s 8th Ordinary Provincial Congress in Diyarbakir, Erdogan declared, “For the past 150 years, particularly in the last half-century, we have endured turmoil. It is now time to say ‘enough’ and to speak new words.” He stressed that the time had come for Türkiye to move forward, leaving behind the past struggles.
Erdogan also highlighted the ongoing efforts to maintain national unity, stating, “We will not allow the unity of our nation, the integrity of our homeland, and the perpetual strength of our state to be consumed by these serpents and scorpions,” referencing a line by Turkish poet Ahmed Arif.
A significant portion of his speech focused on Turkey’s fight against terrorism, praising the strength of the “Diyarbakir mothers” who have been protesting for five years to reunite with their children abducted by the PKK terrorist group. “Through our strategy of neutralising terrorism at its source, terror groups have suffered significant losses in manpower and resources,” Erdogan noted.
The President also framed Türkiye’s geopolitical stance within a broader context, stating, “Those who try to exploit the legacy of Salahaddin Ayyubi for imperialist goals are the common enemy of us all. No one can enslave his descendants at the gates of Zionists.”
Erdogan called for an end to divisions within the country, stating, “Whoever sows discord between Turks and Kurds is not only an enemy of both, but also an enemy of all Muslims.” He emphasized the need for solidarity, particularly in addressing the conflict in Syria.
Concluding his address, Erdogan declared, “The old Türkiye is gone. There is no more submission, no more compliance with imposed conditions. Today’s Türkiye is united with all its people, standing up against oppression not only within its borders but also globally.”
This statement reflects Erdogan’s vision for a transformed Türkiye that is determined to overcome its challenges and assert its strength on the global stage.
