Erdoğan sworn in for third term, sets vision for the “Century of Türkiye”

The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (GNAT), was followed by President Erdoğan's inauguration at the Presidential Complex.

Addressing the nation during his inauguration, President Erdoğan expressed his aspirations for Türkiye's future, stating: “Our nation, who completed a century ago their national struggle with the foundation of the Republic, will crown the second century of the Republic with the Century of Türkiye.”

In his opening remarks, Erdoğan extended a warm welcome to the distinguished guests gathered at the exhibition hall of the Presidential Complex. He expressed gratitude to all attendees for their presence and acknowledged the opportunity to serve Türkiye and its people for another five years, giving credit to the divine blessings for this privilege.

Erdoğan highlighted the significance of the May 14 and May 28 elections, emphasizing that the results were a clear testament to the nation's commitment to democracy. He stated: “Our nation once again upheld their democratic achievements and said to us, 'Don't stop. Keep going, keep working, and keep producing services and works.'"

Erdoğan also highlighted the failure of attempts to undermine the national will, commending the people for rejecting proposals that sought to impede progress and choosing a politics of accomplishments and public service over populism.

Stating that Turkish democracy, which has suffered blows by coups almost every 10 years since 1950, has once again proved its maturity to the whole world, Erdoğan said: “It has been seen that the slanders of dictatorship and autocracy uttered by those who cannot even take half of the voters to the polls are completely empty. With these elections, we have not only foiled the campaigns that have been waged against our country for decades, but also secured our future. Again, in these elections, we have seen that our proposal for the Century of Türkiye has been accepted by our people.”

Erdoğan outlined his plans for the upcoming term, promising to implement his vision step by step over the next five years. He reiterated his commitment to fulfill the promises made during the election campaign and emphasized the goal of replacing the current Constitution, a remnant of a coup, with a liberal, civilian, and inclusive one. The President pledged to focus on advancing the country through investment, employment, production, exports, and achieving a current account surplus.

According to official results, Erdoğan secured 52.18 percent of the vote, while his opponent Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu obtained 47.82 percent.

Following the inauguration, Erdoğan is expected to announce his new cabinet, with speculations suggesting that former finance minister Mehmet Şimşek, renowned for his international reputation, could play a significant role in the government.

As President Erdoğan begins his new term, the nation looks ahead to witnessing the fulfillment of his promises and the shaping of Türkiye's future under his leadership. (ILKHA)