An operation centered in Diyarbakır was carried out under the instructions of the Diyarbakır Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office and under the coordination of the General Directorate of Security’s Anti-Narcotic Crimes Directorate. Street vendors, referred to as “torbaci”, were identified at 302 addresses in a total of 23 provinces, including Konya, Antalya, Istanbul, Hatay, Isparta, Burdur, Kastamonu, Kahramanmaraş, Zonguldak, Samsun, Ankara, Malatya, Bursa, Mardin, Mersin, Muğla, Şanlıurfa, Edirne, Bilecik, İzmir, Van and Giresun, based in Diyarbakır. An operation was carried out against 402 suspects. 288 suspects were detained during the operation. Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Ali Çelik said at the press conference held at the Provincial Police Department in Diyarbakır, “2 thousand 670 of our heroic colleagues, law enforcement officers and police department personnel took part in the operation.

Helicopters, drones and narcotic dogs accompanied the operation. During the operations carried out throughout the night, a serious blow was dealt to the drug supply chain, especially in Diyarbakır. “When the criminal records of the individuals who were prosecuted within the scope of the operation are examined, it appears that they are involved in crimes in approximately 3,075 different crime categories, such as deliberate defamation, threats, insults, property damage, theft, as well as drug trafficking,” he said.

Noting that drugs are not only an individual crime but also lead to many crimes, Çelik stated that protecting young people and children is their main priority within the scope of the fight against drugs. On the other hand, a total of 2 tons, 103 kilograms of narcotic substances and 2 million 685 thousand narcotic pills were seized in operations carried out in 77 provinces in recent days. While 1,187 of the detained suspects were arrested, judicial control provisions were applied to 337 of them.

SPECIAL METHODS WERE USED IN THE INVESTIGATION
Minister of JUSTICE Akın Gürlek, in his statement on his social media account, said, “The Turkish Police Department dealt a significant blow to drug traffickers simultaneously by using months of meticulous technical monitoring and special investigation methods. I would like to thank our Diyarbakır Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, General Directorate of Security, Anti-Narcotic Crimes Directorate and Diyarbakır Provincial Police Department, who contributed to this successful and patient operation. Under the leadership of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, our Ministry of Justice and Internal Affairs “The strong coordination and co-ordination between our Ministry is our strongest support against those who want to poison our children,” he said.

AK Party Council Member Hüsnü Boztepe, who made CHP council members, especially İZBB President Cemil Tugay, sweat with the issues he brought to the agenda in Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Council meetings, went abroad recently. Boztepe, who returned to Izmir after a 6-day trip abroad, was shocked when he checked his accounts in case his credit card had been copied abroad. He couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw that İZSU General Directorate had collected 415 thousand 900 liras of water money from his bank account.

Boztepe, who immediately examined the bill after the shock he experienced, saw that the IZSU officer who read the water meters billed the last index of 75 cubic meters as 1075 cubic meters. SABAH carried the invoice scandal under the title of ‘Intimidation of the Opposition with invoices’ in its headline, under the title of ‘Intimidation of the Opposition with invoices’. Following our news, İZSU General Directorate took action and initiated an investigation. Then, he returned the balance of 415 thousand 900 lira, which was withdrawn as a result of incorrect meter reading, to Boztepe’s personal account. IZSU General Directorate officials stated that the problem was caused by incorrect reading and the error was quickly corrected. Stating that the money was returned to Boztepe’s account, the authorities said that the defense of the officer who misread the meter was also taken within the scope of the investigation launched.

THANKS TO SABAH, REPRISE TO İZSU
AK Party Parliament member Hüsnü Boztepe thanked SABAH for its effective broadcasts. Confirming that the problem was partially resolved and the money was returned to the account, Boztepe stated that the bank applied 21 thousand liras of interest for the amount withdrawn from the additional account and said, “What happened to us again. The bank deducted 21 thousand liras of interest money. So what will happen to this money?” he asked. Boztepe requested İZSU officials to cover his losses.

Emine Erdoğan, wife of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, visited Seyfullin State Agricultural Technical University, one of the leading agricultural universities in Kazakhstan. Students wearing local clothes and carrying the flags of Kazakhstan and Türkiye in their hands welcomed First Lady Erdoğan by saying ‘Welcome’. First Lady Erdoğan opened the International Zero Waste Education Laboratory established at the university with Kazakhstan Minister of Health Akmaral Alnazarova and her entourage. Rector Tireuov, who accompanied Erdoğan touring the laboratory, gave information about the work in the laboratory and their cooperation with Türkiye within the scope of the zero waste program.

Erdoğan visited the stands displaying products produced as a result of organic agriculture studies carried out at the university and received information about organic agriculture studies. First Lady Erdoğan and her entourage were given a Turkish and Kazakh music concert accompanied by Kazakh instruments. First Lady Erdoğan accompanied the song ‘Dombra’ in the concert with her applause. First Lady Erdoğan shared, “I wholeheartedly believe that the laboratory added to Saken Seyfullin Kazakh Agricultural Technical Research University, with the support of Türkiye’s friendly hand TIKA, will host important studies in the fields of zero waste, sustainable agriculture, waste management and circular economy.”

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was welcomed with an official ceremony at the Independence Palace in Kazakhstan, where he paid an official visit. Here, Erdogan had a one-on-one meeting with his host, President Kasım Cömert Tokayev, and then chaired the Türkiye-Kazakhstan High Level Strategic Cooperation Council Meeting with his counterpart. Erdoğan spoke briefly at the joint press conference as follows:

WE WILL CARRY OUR COOPERATION FORWARD: In our meetings with Mr. Tokayev and the delegation, we thoroughly evaluated our cooperation in areas such as trade, transportation, energy, health, mining, culture, education, technology and defense industry. We continue to encourage our business community to increase their investments in Kazakhstan and establish ties that will strengthen our partnership. We also discussed projects that will further our military and defense industry cooperation, which will expand our trade and investment relations with a multiplier effect.

TODAY’S SILK ROAD: Kazakhstan has a special place in the steps we have taken in recent years regarding resource diversity in energy. We wish to deliver more oil from Kazakhstan, one of the world’s leading crude oil exporters, to world markets through our country. The importance of the Caspian Crossing East-West common corridor, which is the modern equivalent of the Silk Road, is understood better every day. We, together with Kazakhstan and our other partners, will continue to promote this corridor not only for the shipment of goods but also for the transportation of energy resources to the West.

NEW BRIDGES: We are determined to build new bridges in our geography extending from the Eastern Mediterranean to the depths of Central Asia, with the motto of “unity in language, ideas and work”. We see it as our common responsibility to transfer the common cultural treasures of the Turkish world, the ideas, works and spiritual heritage of great figures to future generations. With the support of Mr. Tokayev, efforts were started for the Turkish Maarif Foundation to open a school in Astana and Almata.

WE FELT YOUR MORAL SUPPORT: We witnessed Kazakhstan’s bond with us as 86 million people, right after the February 6 earthquakes, which we call the disaster of the century. During that difficult period, we always felt the material and moral support of our Kazakh brothers and the Kazakhstan state. Today, I feel great pleasure in opening the primary school built in Gaziantep, Kazakhstan.

TURKISH WORLD MEETS IN TURKISTAN

The Unofficial Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States will be held in Turkestan, which is considered the spiritual capital of the Turkic world today, hosted by the Republic of Kazakhstan. At the summit, which President Erdoğan will attend, strategic topics that will shape the common future of the Turkish world will be discussed. Erdoğan expressed his satisfaction that TRNC will be represented at the summit as an observer.

STATE DECORATION FROM TOKAYEV TO ERDOĞAN

The “Hoca Ahmet Yesevi Order” was presented to Erdoğan by Tokayev. President Erdoğan said, “I would like to thank my dear brother for the Hoca Ahmet Yesevi medal. I will be happy to wear this medal as a strong symbol of the unshakable brotherhood between our countries.” Tokayev, on the other hand, noted that this award is an indication of the deep respect that all Kazakh people have for the Turkish nation and the President of Turkey, and said, “I would especially like to point out that Mr. Erdogan is the first recipient of this prestigious award.”

President Erdoğan and Kazakhstan President Kasım Cömert Tokayev visited the ‘Astana Alem AI Artificial Intelligence Center’.

OUR GOAL IS ONE, OUR DIRECTION IS CLEAR

President of Kazakhstan Tokayev said, “Turkey is one of the most important strategic partners of Kazakhstan. The bonds of brotherhood and common cultural and spiritual values ​​unite the two countries, which have been shaped over centuries. We are brother countries that support each other wholeheartedly. Our goal is one, our direction is clear. Our most important duty is to strengthen the solidarity between our peoples and increase the level of welfare.” Pointing out that Türkiye is a state with a strong political influence, a solid economy and a high international reputation, Tokayev said, “The whole world is witness to the fact that this has happened thanks to the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. There is no doubt that Türkiye’s achievements and rise to high levels are a result of the far-sighted leadership and devoted work of the President. At the same time, I believe that the basis of this is the wisdom, diligence, courage and spirit of unity of the Turkish people.”

13 AGREEMENTS WERE SIGNED

In the presence of Erdoğan and Tokayev, 13 agreements were signed between the two countries in areas such as investment, financing, culture, law, education, transportation, media, energy and defense. Among the agreements was the Agreement on the Establishment of a Joint Venture for the Production and Maintenance of ANKA Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Additionally, the Declaration of Eternal Friendship and Partnership Between the Republic of Türkiye and the Republic of Kazakhstan was signed by Erdoğan and Tokayev.

‘ISRAEL IS TRADING THE COMMON VALUES OF HUMANITY’

PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wrote an article titled “The Key to Peace in Eurasia: The Turkish World” for Kazakhstan’s Kazinform news agency. In the article, Erdoğan pointed out that regional conflicts and crises are today a challenge to common security, economic prosperity and stability on a global scale. “No meaningful progress has been made to make the global system more fair and inclusive. On the contrary, the rules-based international order has eroded further,” Erdoğan said, noting that the most obvious and painful example of this is what happened in Gaza. Erdoğan said, “Israel tramples on the common values ​​of humanity with the crimes against humanity it commits. As Turkey, we argue that global and regional crises can only be overcome by building an order based on ‘applicable rules’. We are pleased to see that our principled diplomacy, which we carry out in the name of global peace and prosperity, is evident around the world.” ANKARA

ERDOĞAN SPOKE AT THE Türkiye-KAZAKHSTAN BUSINESS FORUM:

WE ARE WALKING WITH DETERMINATION TOWARD THE TRADE TARGET OF 15 BILLION DOLLARS

PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said the following at the Turkey-Kazakhstan Business Forum Closing Meeting: We now have Kazakhstan, which has the largest economy in Central Asia, with a total foreign trade volume of 145 billion dollars. Nearly 5,500 of our companies support not only prosperity but also our brotherhood, with investments reaching 6 billion dollars, from construction to finance, from tourism to informatics. Thanks to our strong partnership based on mutual trust, our trade volume approached 10 billion dollars by the end of last year. We continue our efforts to reach our target of 15 billion dollars in a sustainable and balanced way. As Türkiye, we are a country that has ensured energy supply security by ensuring resource diversity years ago. We wish to deliver more oil from Kazakhstan to world markets through our country. We continue our goal of bringing the Eurasian region to a more competitive position in the global economy.

HOCA AHMET YESEVI PRIMARY SCHOOL WAS OPENED

Erdoğan and Tokayev opened the ‘Hoca Ahmet Yesevi Primary School’, which was built by Kazakhstan in the Nurdağı district of Gaziantep after the February 6 earthquakes.

Necmeddin Bilal Erdoğan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Knowledge Dissemination Foundation, who visited Aleppo, Syria, and his accompanying delegation had intensive contacts. Governor Azzam Garib presented the model of Aleppo Castle to Bilal Erdoğan. Then, the delegation visited the historical Umayyad Mosque and received information about the restoration work. Bilal Erdoğan, who also attended the ‘Common Mind Meeting’ program organized by the Union of International Democrats (UID), said that Syria becoming a strong country and Türkiye’s brotherly neighbor country would be an achievement not only of Syria but also of the conscience of humanity.

WE FEEL AT OUR HOME
Emphasizing that they are working with the understanding of “what can be done for Syria”, Bilal Erdoğan said, “Our brotherhood with Syria is like no other. We truly feel at home here. Because we have a geography of heart that others will not understand, a fire burns in our hearts.” Stating that Türkiye is one of the countries that left its mark on the 21st Century, Bilal Erdoğan said: “If there is to be a transfer of civilizational watch while these great power rivalries continue in the world, where Türkiye stands will play a very important role in this transformation, this important transformation. Therefore, Turkey has to work not only to strengthen itself, but also to make all the members of our heartland geography, along with Turkey, all brother countries that are members of this alliance of human conscience, prosperous, stable, peaceful and strong.”

Breaking news… Police of the Financial Crimes Department, affiliated with the Istanbul Police Department; It was determined that there were irregularities in some works and transactions regarding six tenders carried out by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) Road Maintenance and Infrastructure Coordination Department, European Side Road Maintenance and Repair Branch Directorate and the Information Technology Department Electronic Systems Directorate.

According to allegations; It was determined from the Expert Report that the tender officials and the companies that won some tenders for 2021 and 2023 were responsible for the irregularities in question.

In simultaneous operations carried out in Kırklareli and Trabzon, centered in Istanbul, 12 suspects were caught and detained and brought to the Istanbul Provincial Police Department.

During the operation, Head of Department Ayhan Taş, European Side Road Maintenance and Repair Branch Manager Murat Er, technician Erkan Kavlak, Erkan Koç who prepared the technical specification, Electronic Systems Manager Hakan Çakır, İbrahim Yaşaroğlu who prepared the technical specification, engineer Menderes Çakmak, Muhammet Sertaç Kazıcı who prepared the technical specification, Niyazi Baştürk, Zeynep Düşmez, İsmail Kurtuluş and İhsan Sabri who prepared the technical specification. Kurtuluş was taken into custody. It was learned that Levent Ilgın was abroad.