After the meeting held with the theme “Women’s Leadership in the Age of Global Transformation” at the hotel in Bahçelievler, President Erdoğan met with the participants at the Presidential Dolmabahçe Working Office.

AK Party Konya Deputy Meryem Göka, who was elected as the President of ICAPP Women’s Branch, some female AK Party MPs and women’s branch members, and Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Fatma Şahin were also present at the reception, which included female political leaders from Asian countries.

In his speech at the program, President Erdoğan greeted the participants and conveyed the most sincere conversations and solidarity messages of the Turkish nation to women all over Asia.

Expressing his pleasure to host the participants in Türkiye on the occasion of the 9th ICAPP Women’s Branch Meeting, Erdoğan said, “Welcome to our beautiful Istanbul, the meeting point of continents and cultures, you have brought joy. I congratulate the AK Party Women’s Branch, Mr. President and his team for facilitating this beautiful meeting and successfully hosting the ICAPP 9th Women’s Branch Meeting, and thank them.” he said.

Wishing success to ICAPP in its meaningful work to strengthen women’s participation in politics and decision-making mechanisms across Asia, Erdoğan said, “As the President of Turkey and the Chairman of the AK Party, I am a brother of yours who has walked with women in my nearly half-century political life, been a companion and a friend of the cause, and has always been proud of it. One of the pillars on which our AK Party, whose 25th anniversary we celebrate this year, is built is our women’s branches.” he said.

“WOMEN HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF OUR PARTY, WHICH HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED IN THE WORLD POLITICAL LITERATURE”

Emphasizing that the AK Party has received the strongest support from women every time since its establishment, Erdoğan said, “I would like to say this once again with all my sincerity. Women have had a special place in our party’s successes that have entered the world political literature. Women embraced and supported this movement the most. Women’s Branch of the AK Party has proudly written its name in history as the most dynamic, best-equipped and largest women’s movement in Türkiye.” he said.

President Erdoğan pointed out that they have taken historic steps for all women in the country with the strong support of women’s non-governmental organizations under the leadership of the AK Party Women’s Branch, and stated that they have made a great change in the country in many areas, from increasing the rate of women’s representation in politics to the workforce, to reforms in the field of rights and freedoms that combat violence against women.

Emphasizing that they meticulously focus on the issue of preventing violence against women, Erdogan said, “Our attitude on this issue has been ‘zero tolerance to violence’. In 2012, we put into effect the Law No. 6284 on the Protection of the Family and the Prevention of Violence Against Women. Later, we strengthened the implementation of the law with the various steps we took. We increased the prescribed penalties. We showed our sensitivity very clearly. Today, I would like to say with great pleasure that in our country, women are doing more work in every field. Labor produces more added value.” he said.

“WOMEN AND INNOCENT CHILDREN USUALLY BEAR THE BURDEN OF WARS”

President Erdoğan stated that the Middle East region, of which Türkiye is a part, has experienced painful, troubled and dark days in recent years and said:

“Unfortunately, before one of the wars and hot conflicts ends, the other begins. Women and innocent children generally bear the brunt of it. The overwhelming majority of the more than 72 thousand civilians brutally murdered by Israel in Gaza are women and children. Likewise, women and children are the ones who paid the highest price in the civil war that continued for 13.5 years in our neighbor Syria. Women and children were among the first victims of the attacks against another neighbor, Iran. In the first days of the war, women and children were attacked on a school in Minab.” More than 165 innocent children were killed in the attack. Israel’s bombardment and occupation policy against Lebanon, despite the ceasefire, still victimized women and children the most. Since March 2, 1.2 million Lebanese people had to leave their homes due to Israel’s attacks on civilian settlements. While more than 1,500 of our Lebanese brothers died in the same attacks, 4,700 people were injured on the day the ceasefire was declared. “They barbarically murdered 254 Lebanese people. The genocide network, blinded by blood and hatred, continues to kill innocent children, women and civilians, disregarding all human values and recognizing no rules or principles.”

Referring to Israel’s death penalty law targeting Palestinian prisoners, Erdoğan said, “Isn’t imposing the death penalty only for Palestinian prisoners called apartheid? Isn’t this called using the law as a tool for racist fascism? Is there an essential difference between Hitler’s monstrous policies towards the Jews and the decision taken by the Israeli Parliament with a great victory? Isn’t all this a new manifestation of the policies of denial, destruction, oppression and political execution against the Palestinian people? Of course, this is “What is being done is discrimination, racism, and it means implementing in Israel something worse than the apartheid regime that collapsed in South Africa in 1994.” he said.

Erdoğan stated that he wanted to express one thing in particular and said, “No matter how disappointing the picture before us is, we are never pessimistic. We have not given up the struggle, we will not drop the flag of struggle neither today nor tomorrow. We will continue to shout out the truth, tell the truth openly, even if it is painful, and be the defender of justice on every platform. I wholeheartedly believe that we can produce solutions in unity and solidarity against oppression, discrimination and lawlessness. I believe that if women, especially, raise their voices on these issues, the walls will come down. “The oppressors will lose, and the voice of the right and the just will be louder.” he said.

Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek, in his post on his virtual media account, said, “An important trial process has begun with the acceptance of the indictment prepared by our Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office regarding Israel’s barbaric attack on the Sumud flotilla, which carries humanitarian aid to Gaza. The fact that this historical investigation, which we started during my term of office, has reached the trial stage is a concrete indicator of the determined will of Turkish justice on the basis of international law.” he said.

Emphasizing the strong leadership of President Erdoğan, Minister Gürlek said, “The State of the Republic of Turkey clearly and clearly demonstrates its stance against oppression, not only in the field of diplomacy but also on the basis of law. No one can hide the severity of the crime they committed behind their office. The planned and systematic attacks of Netanyahu and his massacre network against civilians, serious acts such as crimes against humanity, genocide, torture and plunder will definitely be punished before the law. As the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Turkey, we are responsible for our citizens and “We will continue to follow every action that hurts the common conscience of humanity and we will continue our determined struggle within the law to establish justice.”

Yılmaz noted the following: “We support our children in their education life with tuition assistance and allow them to benefit from private educational institutions free of charge. While we offer the right to free transportation services, we also ensure that they can benefit from our social facilities. We strengthen the economic security of our families with the employment opportunities we provide in the public sector. In the field of health, we ensure their access to qualified health services without paying additional fees. With the work we carry out in this context, we strive to raise the living standards of our martyrs’ relatives and veterans to the highest level. These regulations are for our martyrs. “It is a clear reflection of our determination to protect our legacy and make the lives of our veterans easier.”

“WE ARE STRENGTHENING OUR COUNTRY’S PEACE CLIMATE EVERY DAY”

Stating that the country has been tested for many years with the suffering caused by terrorism, and that the Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia regions are among the places most affected by this process, Yılmaz said that many families lost their children, the peace of many cities was overshadowed, and that it was a period that left deep traces in the common memory of the nation. Stating that Diyarbakır is one of the cities that felt this heavy burden most closely, Yılmaz said: “With the strong will we put forward under the leadership of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, we are taking determined steps towards the goal of ‘Terrorism-Free Turkey’ today. With the success of our security units in the field, the holistic approach of our state and the support of our nation, we are strengthening the climate of peace in our country day by day. At the point we have reached today, many settlements that were under the shadow of fear in the past.” We see with satisfaction that life in the region has become normal, our cities are breathing again, and the potential of the region has become visible again. This picture is the result of a strong will and a determined struggle. We always protect the memory of our beloved martyrs and the sacrifices of our veterans in every step we take. This process is not a manifestation of an understanding that damages their sacred memory, but rather a stronger will to protect their legacy.

We know that behind every gain achieved in these lands lies the sacrifice of our martyrs and the wisdom of our veterans. We will continue to act with this awareness and carry this responsibility with the same determination.” Expressing his gratitude to the police officers who selflessly served for the peace and security of the country on this meaningful day, Yılmaz said that he remembered the martyrs with mercy and conveyed his respect and love to their precious families. Yılmaz also expressed his gratitude to the heroic veterans and said, “I congratulate the 181st anniversary of the establishment of our Police Organization.” Diyarbakır Governor Murat Zorluoğlu also said that the Turkish Police Force He congratulated the 181st anniversary of the establishment of the organization and the Police Week. Stating that the police department undertakes very important responsibilities in ensuring the peace and security of the nation and protecting public order, Zorluoğlu stated that the police members serve with great sacrifice, discipline and responsibility under all circumstances, and that the police members make significant contributions to ensuring public order and security, as well as strengthening social peace and strengthening the state-nation bond, with their understanding of service that respects human rights and is citizen-oriented. Expressing that the trust felt on the streets has transformed into a climate of peace reflected in every corner of the city, Zorluoğlu emphasized that this strengthens not only the social life but also the love, hope and sense of brotherhood that people feel for each other. “Security service is not a duty that rests only on the shoulders of our heroes who wear this honorable uniform. This sacred duty is also completed with the patience and sacrifice of their families and the great responsibility they silently undertake. “Spouses waiting anxiously at night, children growing up with longing, mothers and fathers supporting them with their prayers are the unseen heroes of the struggle for the peace of this nation,” he said.

Breaking news… President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, “In this period when the crisis, tension and conflict environment in our region is intensifying, our police officers have a great share in Türkiye’s emergence as a safe haven.” he said.

President Erdoğan received Minister of Internal Affairs Mustafa Çiftçi and his accompanying delegation on the occasion of the 181st anniversary of the Turkish Police Organization and Police Week.

Erdogan, who started his speech by sending his greetings and love to all members of the Police Department in the person of the guests, wished that the 181st anniversary of the Turkish Police Department would be beneficial for the members of the organization, the country and the nation.

Congratulating all police officers on Police Week, President Erdoğan said, “I hope that all the events organized on the occasion of Police Week, especially the awareness activities, will further strengthen the bonds of love between our Police Department and our nation. In the concise words of the late Mehmet Akif Ersoy, we thank all our police officers, soldiers, gendarmes, security forces, soldiers, gendarmes, security forces who sacrificed their lives for the independence and future of this beloved nation in love with its independence.” “I remember our village guards and the heroes whose names we have engraved in our hearts with mercy and gratitude. I wish our esteemed veterans a good and healthy life, and I express my gratitude to them on behalf of myself and my nation.” he said.

Stating that the devoted work of the police force was witnessed once again in the terrorist attack on the police station in Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Erdoğan continued as follows:

“As we witnessed once again on Tuesday, our police force is fighting without hesitation against all crimes and criminals, from terrorist organizations to poison dealers, from traffic kingpins to cyber gangs. Today, I would like to thank all our police officers who serve at the expense of their lives for the peace and security of 86 million people with high consciousness and devotion, and I say, ‘May God not touch you with a stone.’

In this period when the crisis, tension and conflict environment in our region intensifies, our police officers have a great share in Türkiye’s emergence as a safe haven. You fought against street vandals when necessary, against terrorist elements targeting our unity and brotherhood when necessary, and against rootless and for-sale traitors, as in the July 15 coup attempt. You devoted yourself to your country and nation, sacrificing time for your family when necessary, so that our nation could rest its head comfortably and live in peace and well-being. I congratulate each of you for this.”

“WE WILL CONTINUE TO STAND BY OUR POLICE AGENCY”

Emphasizing that the police should never be forgotten as the apple of the state’s eye and a source of pride, President Erdoğan said, “Just as this dear nation has not forgotten the sergeant Mehmet Fevzi Efendi, who first kissed the crescent and star red flag that he took out of his hat at the Gaziantep Akyol Police Station, which was occupied by the invaders during the most painful days of the War of Independence, and then hoisted it to the post of the police station, our heroic police officers who protected the honor of our nation on the night of July 15, “He will never forget your effort, this effort, this dedication, just as he has forever engraved our martyrs and veterans in his memory. We, as the state, will continue to stand by our Police Department and provide you with the strongest support in every sense.” he said.

Commemorating the martyrs with mercy and expressing his gratitude to the veterans, President Erdoğan said, “I convey my love and respect to the precious families of our martyrs and veterans. I wish each of you success in your professional life, and may God bless your path and your fortune.” he said.

MINISTER ÇİFTÇİ: BOTH TECHNICAL CAPACITY AND OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY HAVE INCREASED EXTREMELY

Minister of Internal Affairs Mustafa Çiftçi also expressed his happiness in being in the presence of President Erdoğan with the Police members who are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, regardless of working hours.

Stating that the Turkish Police Organization continues to fight against crimes and criminals from security to public order, from the fight against terrorism to the fight against narcotic crimes, from the fight against cybercrime to the fight against irregular migration, Çiftçi said, “With the strong leadership and support of your states, both the technical capacity and operational ability of our Turkish Police Organization have increased greatly. We express our gratitude to your states for this important support you have given to our organization.” he said.

Wishing God’s mercy to all the police martyrs who reached the level of martyrdom in the line of duty, Minister Çiftçi said, “May God accept and accept their martyrdom. I wish a good and long life to our heroic veterans. I also wish a good and successful life to all our members of the organization who are currently performing their duties with great sacrifice. We, as all our members, express our respects to our statesmen for their acceptance of us.” I present.” he said.

Within the scope of the investigation carried out under the coordination of the Special Investigation Bureau of the Istanbul Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, an investigation was launched in Üsküdar Municipality on the grounds that “there were irregularities in the building and settlement license procedures”. Kent Inc. General Manager Nazım Akkoyunlu was informed that he used the title of “vice president” in the room allocated to him between the Zoning and Urbanization Directorate and the Building Control Directorate, which are the units where building permits and settlement licenses are issued, and that he was introduced as such in official programs. Kent A.Ş. was used as a front during the building permit process, and unfair profits were obtained from contractors in return for services that were not actually provided. It was learned that Burçin Çevik, who works at the Istanbul Planning Agency (İPA), was one of the people who gave guidance within the scope of the investigation, although he did not work at Üsküdar Municipality.

COLOR CODED LICENSE SYSTEM

Kent A.Ş. to learn the instructions regarding which applications will be suspended during the building permit process. An encrypted and closed-circuit communication network was established between the Department of Planning and Urbanization. An island-parcel based coloring system was created via Excel tables. In this system; “Blue” means that an agreement has been reached, “Red” means that an agreement has not been reached, “Green” means that no negotiations have been held yet, and “Orange” means that there has been a meeting but the process has not been made official. It was claimed that the license procedures were carried out not according to the architectural project, but according to whether the requested money was paid or not.

SEPARATE MEETINGS FOR SETTLEMENT

A similar system was used in the settlement license process. In the process that is under the responsibility of the Building Control Directorate, the benefits to be requested from the contractors are determined by Kent A.Ş. It was claimed that it was determined in the meetings held under the chairmanship of General Manager Nazım Akkoyunlu, and Deputy Mayor Filiz Deveci also attended these meetings. The violations of the legislation detected during the inspections were evaluated in the meetings held in the municipality building and a separate “price” was determined for each project, and the contractors were called to the municipality accordingly and requested benefits.

APPROXIMATELY 4.5 MILLION MONEY LEAVED FROM THE SUITCASE

During the operation against Üsküdar Municipality, it was learned that Burçin Çevik, who worked at the Istanbul Planning Agency (İPA), was one of the people who gave guidance within the scope of the investigation, although he did not work in Üsküdar Municipality. During the search at his home, approximately 4.5 million lira of money was seized in his suitcase.

SIMULTANEOUS RAID ON 30 ADDRESSES

In line with the findings obtained as a result of the technical and physical follow-up, 30 addresses in Istanbul and Yalova were raided on Tuesday morning by the Istanbul Provincial Police Department Financial Crimes Branch Directorate teams. 20 suspects were detained during the operation. During the searches, 4.5 million TL in cash, 1 cold wallet and many digital materials were seized. Later, with the arrest of one person, the number of detainees increased to 21.

HE WAS REFERRED TO THE COURTHOUSE

20 suspects, whose statements at the police station were completed, were referred to the Anatolian Courthouse. There has been a new development within the scope of the investigation. Suspects Ufuk Karadağ and Yavuz Cenan were detained.

According to the statement made by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications, President Erdoğan sent a message to the Chief of Police Mahmut Demirtaş on the occasion of the anniversary of the establishment of the Turkish Police Organization.

In his message, he said, “As we commemorate the 181st anniversary of the establishment of the Turkish Police Organization, I wholeheartedly congratulate each of you for your outstanding efforts for the peace, security and stability of our nation.” Using his statements, Erdoğan said:

“As in the past, we will continue to support our security units in every aspect by doing whatever we can to ensure that they can perform their duties comfortably. I would like to express that, as the President of Turkey, I am proud of all our members who work successfully day and night for the peace of our people and who put their lives on the line when necessary. On the occasion of the anniversary of the establishment of our Turkish Police Organization, I pray for God’s mercy on our heroic police officers who were martyred in the line of duty and express my gratitude to our veterans. Good luck to all our Police members. I wish them well and greet them with my most heartfelt feelings.”