Making remarks following the meeting of the Presidential Cabinet, Erdoğan said: “Just as Turkey has the power to ensure the safety of life and property of all its citizens regardless of circumstances, it has also the power to meet their needs related to healthcare, food and hygiene.”

Stating that Turkey determinedly continues its fight against the coronavirus pandemic, Erdoğan noted that they closely follow the effects of the pandemic in many different areas, healthcare, food and security in particular. Drawing attention to the appreciation Turkey has received from the international community during this process, Erdoğan underscored that Turkey’s healthcare institutions have the capacity to deal with the pandemic in terms of diagnosis, treatment and intensive care units.

Pointing to what he called “the significant progress” Turkey has made in bringing the pandemic under control, Erdoğan said that Turkey, thanks to the measures it has taken, is one of the leading countries that have brought the pandemic under control in the fastest way possible. The President added: “As a matter of fact, international organizations, the World Health Organization in particular, show Turkey as an example in combatting the coronavirus pandemic.”

Erdoğan stated: “My august nation, let me reiterate from here that just as Turkey has the power to ensure the safety of life and property of all its citizens regardless of circumstances, it has also the power to meet their needs related to healthcare, food and hygiene. We take all measures to safeguard employment, look after our citizens who have lost their incomes, help our retired citizens, support our tradesmen and craftsmen and to promote production.” (ILKHA)