Necmeddin Bilal Erdoğan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Science Dissemination Foundation, who came to Ağrı to participate in various programs, spoke at the “Non-Governmental Organizations Meeting” organized by the Science Dissemination Foundation at İbrahim Çeçen University Selçuklu Conference Hall.

Stating that Türkiye’s educational infrastructure has strengthened significantly in the last 23 years, Erdoğan said that the successes achieved in international evaluation programs are the most concrete indicator of this.

Erdoğan stated that when the countries that are successful in education in the world are examined, Türkiye does not have any deficiencies in terms of physical infrastructure and said, “The investments made in education in the last 23 years have yielded their fruits. Turkey has shown an increase in international evaluations such as TIMSS and PISA every period. Today, we have become a country that is in the top 5 in some fields, in the top 7 and in the top 10 in some areas.” he said.

Stating that the number of classrooms, which was approximately 300 thousand 23 years ago, has reached 750 thousand today, Erdoğan stated that the number of teachers has more than doubled, the number of students in the classrooms has decreased and there is smart board and internet access in every classroom.

“EDUCATION IS NOT LIMITED TO THE BORDERS OF THE SCHOOL”

Emphasizing that education is not a process that only takes place in the school environment, Erdoğan said that the family, non-governmental organizations and all segments of society have important duties in raising a child.

Explaining that, as the Knowledge Dissemination Foundation, they have been carrying out studies to support education administrators and teachers since 2011, Erdoğan stated that sports activities, cultural events and quiz competitions are complementary to the development of children.
Stating that parent-teacher associations should support educational processes instead of conflicting with school administration and teachers, Erdoğan noted that it is of great importance for motivation for teachers, whose number has reached 1 million 100 thousand, to feel that their work is valued.

“VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SHOULD BE STRONGER”

Pointing out that the business world is experiencing various problems regarding the practical experience of university graduates, Erdogan said that some employers had to retrain new graduates.

Stating that universities should adapt to this change, Erdoğan stated that vocational education gaining more emphasis in the high school period will have important results in terms of production.

Stating that universities are experiencing a significant transformation in the field of research and development, Erdoğan said that TÜBİTAK supports, industrial collaborations and technoparks are important elements of this process.

CONTRIBUTION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TO Türkiye

Stating that more than 350 thousand international students are studying in Türkiye, Erdoğan stated that these students make significant contributions to both the economy and Türkiye’s international relations.

Stating that international students spend an average of 5 thousand dollars annually, Erdoğan said that this contributes approximately 4 billion dollars to the Turkish economy.

Emphasizing that Türkiye has the potential to attract many more international students with its current university capacity, Erdoğan stated that students who complete their education and return to their countries have become volunteer ambassadors of Türkiye.

“Türkiye HAS TO BE STRONG”

Stating that the resources Türkiye has allocated to research and development have increased significantly in the last 23 years, Erdoğan said that the technological achievements achieved in the defense industry have begun to be seen in different areas.

Stating that the Turkish economy has reached a size of 1.6 trillion dollars today and is the 11th largest economy in the world according to purchasing power parity, Erdoğan stated that the national income per capita has increased to the level of 20 thousand dollars.

Emphasizing that Türkiye is one of the most important countries in the world not only with its economic power but also with its geopolitical location, Erdoğan drew attention to the importance of being a strong country and acting in unity.

Stating that they wish to develop cooperation with neighboring countries on the basis of good relations, mutual trust and trade, Erdoğan said that Türkiye will continue to support stability and good neighborly relations in its region.

“CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD BE REJUVENATED”

Stating that the rejuvenation of non-governmental organizations is one of the most important agendas, Erdoğan stated that young people should also be included in the management of organizations that carry out activities for young people.

Stating that young people’s presence in decision-making mechanisms along with experienced names will make the work more effective, Erdoğan invited young people to participate in volunteering activities and get to know non-governmental organizations more closely.

Stating that foundations and associations operating for young people should make their work more visible, Erdoğan added that many young people think that these organizations are closed to them, but a significant part of them operate openly to all segments of society.

‘OUR COPS ARE WORKING DAY AND NIGHT’

Explaining the details of the moment of the incident, Karaal said, “My friend took the license plate of the vehicle and reported the characteristics of the vehicle to the police. Police teams found the vehicle in a short time. However, they were informed that the vehicle had not been used for three days and probably had twin license plates. This vehicle was not a vehicle we saw regularly on the street. Therefore, I think my wife was being followed and the incident was a planned organization. They hit my wife on the shoulder and said ‘Bend your head’. Then they threw a crow pump into the vehicle. Nothing was put on her head. As far as I can see, they hit her head and directly hit the vehicle.” “My friend, who witnessed the incident, saw the two people clearly and shared their descriptions with the police. I have not heard from my wife since 21:00 yesterday. I am calling all authorities.”

“In the Republic of Turkey, no person should be kidnapped in this way, in front of their family, children and neighbors. I want my wife to be found as soon as possible. I will wait at the police station until she is found. Our police officers work day and night, they all continue their search. I am waiting for the good news from them. I do not know why such a thing happened. I met with his old and new colleagues and managers. The common opinion of all of them is that Erhan is an honest and principled person. They say that he will never sign an issue that is against the interests of the institution. My wife and I are 20 years old. “I have been married for years. I have never heard a bad word. He is extremely respectful towards his children, friends and neighbors. We do not owe money to anyone or have any problems. My wife does not gamble, does not drink alcohol and does not smoke. We are a family that goes from work to home and from home to work.”

At the hearing held by the Istanbul 1st High Criminal Court in the hall opposite the Marmara Closed Penal Institution, the defenses of some defendants and their lawyers were taken against the public prosecutor’s opinion on the merits.

Oya Tekin, who made her defense at the hearing and was suspended from her post as Seyhan Mayor after her arrest, reminded Aziz İhsan Aktaş’s statement on May 11, 2025, within the scope of effective regret.

Regarding Aktaş’s statement that she met with her husband, the defendant Celal Tekin, on her behalf, Tekin said, “Now I am asking about my interest in this incident. How did I give the authority to represent, on what basis and to whom?” he said.

In his defense, Tekin said, “Even if you meet Aziz İhsan, it is a crime, or if you don’t, it is a crime. Those who met him are guilty here, and those who did not meet him are also guilty. The person who met him said, ‘No, I swear I didn’t meet him.’ he almost said. And those who didn’t meet said, ‘Oh, fortunately, I didn’t meet.’ In fact, Aziz İhsan is a contractor who works in municipalities. You may or may not meet. Because you get service.” He defended as follows.

Noting that he met with Aziz İhsan Aktaş during his “congratulations” visit when he was elected as the first mayor, as he said, Tekin said, “I had a quick meeting with Aziz İhsan Aktaş. There is no contradiction in my statement. Aziz İhsan Aktaş also said the same.” he said.

Tekin continued his defense as follows:

“I have been asking the same question since the beginning of the trial. What is the concrete evidence about me that shows that I took a bribe or committed a crime? I think the answer to this question is not found in the file. Therefore, I do not ask for privilege from you today. I do not want special treatment because I am a mayor. I do not want to be evaluated differently because I am a member of a political party. I just want the principle of equal application of the law, which should apply to everyone, to apply to me as well.”

Stating that he did not want any privilege or favor from the court panel, Tekin said, “I never want mercy. I just want you to look at the file, the evidence and make your decision in accordance with the requirements of the law. I want justice. Appreciation is your supreme court.” He ended his defense by saying.

Oya Tekin’s husband, detained defendant Celal Tekin, argued in his defense that the entire weight of the case fell on them despite their claims that they were members of a criminal organization at this stage.

Celal Tekin said, “An accusation cannot be made based solely on the constantly changing and changing statements of the person alleged to be the leader of the criminal organization based on our defenses. It is a known fact that these statements were made in order to get out of prison and save his property. We demand that the arrest warrant against us be lifted and an acquittal be given.” He defended as follows.

At the hearing, where the defense statements of some undetained defendants were also taken, the statements of some defendants’ lawyers were also heard.

The hearing was postponed to Monday, June 22, to continue hearing the defendants’ defense against the public prosecutor’s opinion on the merits.

IRAN-USA AGREEMENT

5. Expressing satisfaction with the agreement reached between Iran and the USA, drawing attention to the importance of not disrupting the process; It was stated that Türkiye will continue to contribute effectively to efforts to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region.

PEACE AND STABILITY IN SYRIA

6. It was expressed that the progress made in establishing peace, stability and tranquility in Syria is welcomed; It was underlined that our support for efforts aimed at strengthening the unity and integrity of Syria and its development will continue.

Ceasefire VIOLATIONS IN GAZA

7. It has been stated that the aggressive actions of the Israeli Administration, which continues the ceasefire violations in Gaza, settler terrorism in the West Bank, and attacks on the status of East Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque, and aims at the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon, have a negative impact on the efforts to establish peace and stability in the region. The international community is invited to take a principled stance against the Israeli Administration’s persistent attitude that disregards universal human values ​​and international law.

STRATEGIC COOPERATION WITH IRAQ

8. Our strong will to continue the strategic cooperation established with Iraq in all fields with the new Iraqi Government has been confirmed; Our support for maintaining the stability and security environment in Iraq was emphasized.

RUSSIAN-UKRAINE WAR

9. The latest situation in the Russia-Ukraine War is discussed; The parties who bear responsibility for the escalation of the conflicts and their spread to the adjacent regions, especially the Black Sea, were called to take immediate steps for a just and lasting peace.

Türkiye-AFRICAN RELATIONS

10. The course of developments across the African continent was evaluated; It was noted that Türkiye will continue its support for the preservation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of friendly and brotherly African countries and for ensuring peace, stability and prosperity on the continent.

DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SOUTH CAUCASIA

11. Current developments in strengthening peace, stability and cooperation in the South Caucasus were discussed. It is respectfully presented to the public.

Erdoğan met with young people at the program held in the courtyard of İshak Pasha Palace in Doğubayazıt district of Ağrı.

Giving advice to young people, Erdoğan said:

“We have a very rich and powerful historical background. Whether it is the Islamic, Ottoman, Anatolian or Seljuk civilizations, they all have incredible richness and these are global, global-scale civilizations. Not the civilization of this city or this nation. These are civilizations where members of all religions, Christian, Muslim and Jewish, lived together in peace. While members of all religions lived in peace in Jerusalem, conquered by Saladin, today it is forbidden for Muslims to breathe in Jerusalem, which is ruled by Jews. In such a world, We live.”

Stating that young people need to know their past and that they need to read books for this, Erdoğan said, “The world needs our compassionate approach, understanding and the mercy of this society again. Let our young people get to know our cultural elements, which are the reflection of the accumulation of that compassionate society. Be sure that when they get to know them, they love them. We see this in the work we do.” he said.

“OPEN YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT”

Referring to the importance of local and national channels, Erdoğan said:

“Why should social media owned by men who do not like Türkiye and support Israel and the genocide take 3-5 hours of our daily time? Let’s spend less time. Let’s spend more time on local and national media. Not every country in the world is like us. We are one of the 3-5 countries where social media is used the most. Why do we leave so many castles open, we need to hold the castle. Let’s determine our culture, identity, news flow and agenda ourselves. The enemies of this country set our agenda. Don’t let it be determined. Therefore, open your social media account.”

The program was attended by Ağrı Governor Önder Bozkurt, AK Party Ağrı Deputy Ruken Kilerci, AİÇÜ Rector Prof. Dr. İlhami Gülçin, Doğubayazıt District Governor Murat Ekinci, AK Party Provincial Chairman İlhami Yıldız and young people attended.

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu answers questions about the agenda in A Haber. Many topics, from projects that will strengthen Istanbul’s transportation infrastructure to high-speed railway investments, are discussed live.

Making a statement on one of the most critical transportation axes of Istanbul, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said, “Chalkalı Station, where we are currently located, is one of the extreme points of Arnavutköy, Istanbul Airport and Kağıthane-Gayrettepe metro line and one of the most important regions where it is integrated with Marmaray.”

Drawing attention to the architectural aesthetics of the station, Uraloğlu said, “This is not just a metro station, it is a very beautiful station where some works of art are exhibited and where our friends worked hard.”

Showing the huge scale of the project on the map, Minister Uraloğlu revealed the magnitude of the project with the words: “We are creating a ring line that will completely embrace almost the entire settlement on the European Side of Istanbul. We are talking about one of the most important parts of a huge line of 69 kilometers.”

22 KILOMETER LINE IS BEING OPENED

Giving the opening date that Istanbulites are eagerly awaiting, Uraloğlu said, “Hopefully, tomorrow, we will open the approximately 22-kilometer section, which we see in red on this map, with the honor of our President.” Referring to the breadth of the line, the Minister said, “This line, which is 69 kilometers in total, will serve all our citizens on the European side, integrated with Marmaray. In fact, this system is part of a complete transportation network extending from Marmaray to Gebze and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.”

SCALE FOR ISTANBUL TRAFFIC: 57 MINUTES MAXIMUM

Explaining the revolution in transportation times with numbers, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said, “It will be possible to travel between Halkalı and Gayrettepe in a maximum of 57 minutes with the comfort of the rail system, without getting stuck in traffic. This time is a great blessing in a metropolis like Istanbul.” Referring to the importance of integration with other lines, Uraloğlu said, “This project is a system that will make the lives of Istanbulites easier and save them time.”

Detailing the speed that will be experienced in airport transportation, Uraloğlu said, “When you get on from Halkalı, you are at Istanbul Airport in 30 minutes. If you continue, you can complete the entire ring by reaching Gayrettepe in 57 minutes. Likewise, it takes only 27 minutes between Gayrettepe and Istanbul Airport,” and conveyed how much faster the transportation will be.

TECHNOLOGY OF THE FUTURE: FULLY AUTOMATED SYSTEM

Emphasizing the technological infrastructure of the line, Uraloğlu said, “This system will work completely based on automation. Our citizens will calculate their time to the millimeter according to the flight time and will be at the airport on time when they get on the metro. This comfort is priceless, especially in a city with uncertainties such as Istanbul traffic.”

Putting an end to the discussions on the necessity of Istanbul Airport, the Minister said, “Today, we have a daily traffic of more than 200 thousand passengers at Istanbul Airport. If we had not built this airport, it would be impossible for us to manage this traffic with Ataturk Airport. In this sense, the metro line will be the lifeblood of this huge capacity.”

GOOD NEWS TO THE ANATOLIAN SIDE: ÇAMLICA METRO IS COMING

Uraloğlu, who heralded the work on the Anatolian Side as well as the giant project on the European Side, said, “Our work on the Altunizade-Çamlıca metro line continues rapidly. We aim to complete this line of approximately 4.5 kilometers next year. Afterwards, we will extend the line by 6 kilometers and connect it to Kazım Karabekir and Ümraniye sides. Thus, we will bring the densely populated regions of the Anatolian Side together with the modern rail system.”