Erdogan Highlights Türkiye’s Vision on Security

(MENAFN) President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized that Türkiye is undertaking monumental initiatives to ensure the nation’s long-term security and prosperity, as he spoke Tuesday ahead of presiding over the yearly session of the Supreme Military Council.

In a formal visit to the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk—the founder of the modern Turkish Republic—Erdogan recited a written statement.

“Our struggle to make Türkiye the leading nation in its region within the reshaped global order continues, despite the traps set against us and the attacks from both within and beyond our borders,” he declared.

He continued by stating, "We are taking historic steps to safeguard our nation's future, from security to democracy, from the economy to technology, from the defense industry to foreign policy," underlining a wide-ranging commitment across multiple sectors.

The Turkish president further expressed optimism about the country’s trajectory by stating, “We believe that the 2025 meeting of our council will be a new milestone on the path toward the vision of the Century of Türkiye.”

He was joined by other council members during the commemorative event.

Erdogan also honored Ataturk and acknowledged those who gave their lives “for our future,” reaffirming the importance of their sacrifices in shaping the present and future of the nation.

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