Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized the urgent need for a new constitution in Türkiye, describing it not as a luxury but as a "belated necessity."

In a speech to representatives of non-governmental organizations in Muğla, Erdoğan highlighted the government's commitment over the past 22 years, stating: "We have been working day and night to serve Türkiye in its entirety without excluding anyone, whether they vote for us or not." He underscored that his party's philosophy does not tolerate discrimination or marginalization based on faith, preferences, or political affiliations. "Each one of our 85 million citizens is our true brother and sister, regardless of their ethnicity, worldview, or electoral preference," Erdoğan said, reinforcing the notion of a unified national family.

Addressing the economic achievements, the President noted significant growth: "We reached a growth of 1.130 trillion dollars last year in Türkiye, whose economic growth was 230 billion dollars in 2002. We forecast our national income to reach 1.331 trillion dollars by the end of 2024 and our income per capita to reach 15,551 dollars." He also pointed out that exports have surged from around 36 billion dollars to over 261 billion dollars over the same period, crediting these advancements to "determination, perseverance, and patience."

Erdoğan called for a "democratic, inclusive, and libertarian constitution" crafted by civilians, despite opposition resistance. He expressed optimism about the potential for parliamentary cooperation, noting, "AK Party and the People’s Alliance have a strong and dynamic will for a new constitution." He hopes that the current parliamentary term, described as the most pluralistic in recent years, will rise to the occasion.

The President concluded by stating that steps towards a new constitution would accelerate Türkiye's progress towards the "Century of Türkiye," aiming to leave behind a "freer, more prosperous, and stronger country" for future generations. (ILKHA)