Ankara closely monitored PKK terror group's disarmament on ground through National Intelligence Organization, Turkish Armed Forces, says Recep Tayyip Erdogan - 'We see that our messages, which reassure our friends and brothers while instilling fear in our adversaries and rivals, are reaching their target,' the president says
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday said that the doors of a new era are opening for his country and the Century of Türkiye vision is turning into reality.
"A new era is dawning for our country. Step by step, we are turning our vision of the Century of Türkiye into reality," Erdogan said at the Justice and Development (AK) Party's 32nd Consultation and Evaluation Meeting in Ankara.
Erdogan said over the two-day meeting, a wide range of issues, including foreign policy, security, and the economy, were addressed, and the progress made in the process of a “terror-free Türkiye,” and the steps to be taken from now on, were among the most important agenda items.
About the “terror-free Türkiye” process, the president said: “We see that our messages, which reassure our friends and brothers while instilling fear in our adversaries and rivals, are reaching their target."
“We are on the verge of completely freeing our nation from the shackles of terrorism that imposed upon it 47 years ago,” Erdogan said, adding: “We have already begun to see concrete signs of this.”
He expressed hope that all political parties with parliamentary groups will support with goodwill the steps to be taken at the Turkish parliament, emphasizing that no one has the right to derail, undermine, or sabotage this process, especially not to pursue petty political gains on such a critical issue.
In life and politics, almost everything can be compensated for, but there is no making up for obstructing a matter this vital, one that affects the unity, solidarity, social peace, and stability of our 86 million citizens, he said.
“Whatever we do, we do it with the sensitivities of all members of our nation in mind, especially the relatives of our martyrs and our veterans, as well as considering the future interests of our country, Erdogan said.
The Turkish president underlined that it should not be forgotten that this new era, whose parameters are being shaped, places significant responsibilities not only on the Justice and Development (AK) Party, Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), Democracy and Progress (DEVA) Party, but on the entire political establishment and all political actors.
He said that Ankara closely monitored the PKK terror group's disarmament process on the ground through the mechanism established by the National Intelligence Organization and the Turkish Armed Forces.
"We are aware of whom and which power centers we are fighting against. Our counterparts are not the puppets themselves, but the puppeteers who operate them," Erdogan said.
"The cards are being reshuffled worldwide, and Türkiye is being kept busy with its domestic agenda to be excluded once again from this wave of change,” Erdogan said, adding that not only the climate of hope fostered by the terror-free Türkiye initiative is being targeted, but also the country's strategic moves are under attack.
Erdogan emphasized that the calls for unity among Turks, Kurds, and Arabs should not cause discomfort.
He criticized those opposing the concept of ummah (Muslim community), and questioned their detachment from the nation's values and warned against attempts to sow division.
"They will not be able to prevent this country from breaking free from the half-century-long shackles of terrorism. The cost of separatist terrorism to our country is around $2 trillion," he added.
The president stressed that resources once spent on fighting terrorism will now be directed toward all segments of society, retirees, farmers, workers, students, and businesses. He said a “terror-free Türkiye” means more schools, hospitals, factories, and greater prosperity for 86 million citizens, emphasizing that in this new era, everyone will benefit.
He also said future generations will grow up in a Türkiye and a region free of terrorism, adding that phone calls from world leaders reflect Türkiye's growing global influence and the interest it commands.
Stressing that prayers are being offered not only across Türkiye's 81 provinces but also around the world, in Gaza, Damascus, Jerusalem, Iraq, Pakistan, Somalia, and beyond, for the success of this leadership.
“We face two clear choices,” he said adding: “Either we rise to meet these expectations and uphold the responsibility entrusted to us by our history, civilization, and nation, or, God forbid, we risk not only losing the trust of our people but also disappointing millions who look to us with hope.”
He further said the time has come for Türkiye to make its great leap forward. “Now is the moment for our nation to claim what it rightfully deserves. Now is the time to elevate the Century of Türkiye,” he said, expressing his excitement for the bright future ahead.
