Turkish President and Justice and Development (AK) Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech at the “Istanbul’s Promise: Unity, Will, Victory” event at NEF Stadium in Istanbul.

Beginning his speech by greeting the participants, Erdoğan thanked those who work day and night for Istanbul’s 2053 vision.

“We have tirelessly transformed Türkiye’s infrastructure without any rest or hesitation. We will build its superstructure as well,” Erdoğan said. “We will mind our business and work the field inch by inch with wisdom, heart, sincerity, diligence, determination, and sacrifice.”

Underscoring that they will crown their accomplishments in 2023, President Erdoğan said: “Istanbul, are you ready to raise the Century of Türkiye in the world in the new century of our Republic?”

“480 terrorists neutralized in operation claw-lock”

Noting that 480 terrorists have been neutralized in Operation Claw-Lock in Syria, Erdoğan said: “Türkiye has a right to take all kinds of courses of action in the areas it has determined inside and outside its borders for its own security. No one can prevent us from exercising this right.” (ILKHA)