President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, and everyone who contributed to the Cultural Road Festival turning all corners of Turkey into a cultural feast.
Culture Road Festival, organized to highlight Turkey’s cultural diversity and rich heritage, met with art lovers in 16 cities this year. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan particularly congratulated the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, for the success of the festival and announced plans to hold the festival in 20 cities next year. The President also congratulated all the artists and craftsmen who contributed to the festival and drew attention to the importance of cultural works.
ANKARA (AA) – President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, “We will continue our breakthroughs in the defense industry, which is our country’s source of pride in the world, with determination.” he said.
Erdogan addressed the nation after the Cabinet Meeting at the Presidential Complex.
Stating that the dishonorable death of the leader of the FETO treason network in Pennsylvania, which martyred 252 people on the night of July 15, in the arms of his brothers, should be an example to everyone, Erdoğan said: “Those who fire bullets at this prayerful nation, those who act treacherously, those who stab in the back, those who shed the blood of the nation’s children, no matter who they are on behalf of, “He will not prosper neither in this world nor in the eternal world, he will always be remembered with a curse.” He said:
Expressing his heartfelt gratitude to all friendly and brotherly countries, all heads of state and government, and officials of international organizations who showed strong solidarity with Turkey after the terrorist attacks against TAI, Erdoğan said:
“We also noted with satisfaction the statement of the United Nations Security Council condemning the attack and offering condolences to our country. I would like to express here that we appreciate the fact that our political parties in our country, regardless of opposition or agreement, stand as one voice and one breath against terrorism. However, I refer to our nation those who do not condemn even a terrorist act whose perpetrator is obvious, or those who pretend to condemn it by hiding the perpetrator.”
President Erdoğan stated that he had the opportunity to personally see the proud products of the defense industry at SAHA EXPO 2024, which was first held in 2018.
Stating that more than 150 thousand people visited the fair, Erdoğan said that SAHA EXPO has proven its worth in the defense sector with more than 300 delegations, more than 150 buyer delegations, high-level participants from more than 120 countries and more than 1400 company subsidiaries.
Erdoğan said, “We will continue our breakthroughs in the defense industry, which is our country’s source of pride in the world, with determination. On behalf of my country and my nation, I would like to thank all the organizations, companies, and all my brothers and sisters in our defense sector, from engineers to workers, who work tirelessly and determinedly despite all kinds of difficulties, obstacles and embargoes. I pray that my Lord does not let a stone touch your feet.” he said.
– “Our hands and eyes are always on the 11 provinces affected by the February 6 earthquakes.”
Emphasizing that the recovery of the earthquake zone remains at the top of their agenda, Erdoğan said, “No matter what we do, we always have one hand and one eye on the 11 provinces affected by the February 6 earthquakes.” he said.
Noting that 350 thousand 430 residences and workplaces have been tendered so far, Erdoğan stated that 101 thousand 254 of them have been delivered, 18 thousand 404 of which are in Hatay.
President Erdoğan said:
“On Saturday, we drew lots for a total of 29 thousand 311 kindergartens in 11 provinces and delivered them to our citizens. Thus, the number of houses drawn by lot reached 130 thousand 560. We will deliver 201 thousand 688 more houses and workplaces by the end of this year. By the end of 2025, we will have delivered 452 thousand 958 residences, workplaces and barns. We will not leave any beneficiary who does not enter their home in the earthquake zone. In addition to the delivery ceremony of earthquake residences in Hatay, we also held the groundbreaking of the Iskenderun-Antakya Highway. Our highway will start in Iskenderun, pass Belen with an 850-meter tunnel, follow the Bahçederesi Valley, cross the Amanos Mountains with an 8,566-meter tunnel and then reach the Amik Plain. Thanks to the project, we will save a total of 3.4 billion lira annually, including 3 billion lira from time and 400 million lira from fuel. I hope that the Iskenderun-Antakya Highway, with an investment amount of 32.4 billion liras, will be beneficial to the people of Hatay and the region. I hope that the houses to which we handed over the keys will bring good luck to our disaster victims. “As long as God gives us life and our nation stands firm by our side, we will continue to serve all of our 81 provinces with love.”
– Culture Road Festival will be held in 20 provinces in 2025
President Erdoğan congratulated the Ministry of Culture and Tourism for the Culture Road Festival, which showcases Turkey’s cultural richness.
Stating that the festival was held in 16 cities this year, Erdoğan said, “We are planning to organize the Türkiye Culture Road Festival in 20 cities next year, taking into account the different opinions about its content. “I also congratulate our artists and craftsmen who took part in the festival and exhibited their works and wish them success in their work.” he said.
– “I believe that we will receive good news from Oruç Reis”
President Erdoğan stated that the Oruç Reis seismic research ship, which was sent off from the Bosphorus on October 5, reached its duty station, Somalia, the previous day.
Stating that the Oruç Reis ship will conduct three-dimensional seismic exploration of approximately 5 thousand 750 square kilometers for 6 months, Erdoğan said, “I believe that we will hopefully receive good news from Oruç Reis’ searches.” he said.