During his address, Erdoğan emphasized Türkiye's view of Africa's success as its own and highlighted the country's backing of the African Union's G20 membership. He congratulated President Azali Assoumani of the Comoros for the African Union's recent admission as a member during the G20 Summit in New Delhi. President Erdoğan assured continued contributions to elevate Africa's position globally.

Concerns Over zionist attacks on Gaza:

Touching on the ongoing Israeli strikes on Gaza, Erdoğan expressed deep concern over the ongoing tensions. He condemned attacks on mosques, hospitals, and civilian settlements, emphasizing Türkiye's disapproval of such actions.

The President criticized the blockade in Gaza, stating that it heightens the humanitarian crisis and makes the region susceptible to provocations. He called for the passage of humanitarian aid and announced Türkiye's commitment to delivering aid to Gaza in cooperation with Egyptian authorities.

Response to U.S. Deployment:

Erdoğan addressed the U.S. deployment of aircraft carriers to the region, stating it does not contribute to peace or reduce tension. He questioned the compatibility of U.S. activities in Syria with Türkiye's national security, pointing out incidents such as the downing of a Türkish UAV.

The President stressed the determination to eliminate the terror threat against Türkiye at its source, irrespective of the supporting entities, expressing discontent with the U.S. President's recent statement on Syria.

Erdoğan concluded by affirming Türkiye's commitment to its national security and its resolve to take steps independently to address terrorism threats. (ILKHA)