Erdoğan expressed: "We will continue to implement in all areas, from natural gas to the salaries of active workers and the retired, our ideal to share with every segment of our nation the resource that will emerge as Türkiye grows bigger, stronger, and richer."

Touching on the resilience and unity of the nation, Erdoğan stated: "As long as we hold on tight to our unity and solidarity, with Allah’s permission, there is not any problem that we cannot overcome, or any threat that we cannot eliminate."

Earthquake Response and Recovery Efforts

Erdoğan highlighted the efficiency of Türkiye's disaster response, particularly in earthquake-affected areas. He stated: "There is no other country in the world that could manage in such an efficient and fast manner a disaster which affected 14 million people in 11 cities, claimed over 50 thousand lives and caused 850 thousand independent sections to be collapsed."

Erdoğan outlined the progress made in cleaning up earthquake debris in city centers and providing support to affected citizens, demonstrating the nation's commitment to helping those in need.

Türkiye's Fight Against Terrorism Beyond Borders

Addressing Türkiye's strategy against terrorism, President Erdoğan noted the shift of the fight beyond Türkiye's borders. He said: "Inspired by our thousands-year-old statecraft, we maintain our fight outside our borders by complying with international law and without violating humanitarian and ethical norms." He underlined that Türkiye's anti-terror operations have prioritized avoiding harm to innocent civilians.

Discussing recent operations in Northern Iraq and north Syria, Erdoğan highlighted the successful completion of the first stage targeting terrorist elements and their infrastructure. He also expressed concern about an incident during the operation, pledging a fitting response in due course.

"We will continue to carry out operations against the terrorist organization and to the places under their control in a much more determined, much more intensified, and much more efficient manner," Erdoğan concluded.

This comprehensive briefing by Erdoğan provides insights into Türkiye's domestic priorities, disaster response capabilities, and its steadfast commitment to counterterrorism efforts on the international stage. Stay tuned for further developments. (ILKHA)