Speaking at the MSÜ War Institutes 16th Term Joint Command and Staff Training and 8th Term Command and Staff Training Graduation Ceremony held at the Yenilevent Campus of the National Defense University (MSÜ) with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Güler wished the graduation ceremony to be beneficial and auspicious for the officers, their families and the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF).

Güler said that today, when geopolitical fractures are experienced, the balances in the international system are changing rapidly, and conflicts, wars and security crises are occurring simultaneously in a wide area.

Stating that the developments, especially in the nearby geography, once again reveal how vital security and defense issues are, Güler emphasized that, as a country, they follow all developments closely and that they have resolutely taken the necessary measures on all issues concerning national security in line with the effective diplomacy and strong state will carried out under the leadership of President Erdoğan.

Güler said, “The constructive attitude we have demonstrated in resolving many crises and conflicts, the diplomatic initiatives we carry out, our humanitarian aid and the missions undertaken by our heroic army in different geographies further increase our country’s prestige and influence in the international arena. The successfully held NATO Leaders Summit has been a clear reflection of our country’s international influence.” he said.

Expressing their gratitude to President Erdoğan on behalf of the Ministry of National Defense and the Turkish Armed Forces, Güler said:

“Experienced crises and wars show that strong armies can survive with qualified personnel who can think strategically, make accurate analysis, and quickly adapt to changing conditions along with modern weapon systems. In fact, today’s operational environment requires having knowledge, developing foresight, making multidimensional evaluations and making the right decisions at the right time, in addition to having military power and high technology. However, we know very well that no matter how much technology develops, the human resources that will use it effectively will always remain the most decisive factor. Therefore, education “We consider improving our activities, the quality and leadership capacity of our staff among our priorities.”

Güler stated that they consider staff training, which is an important development stage in the military profession, as a strategic investment that shapes the future of the Turkish Armed Forces.

Stating that the joint command staff and command and staff trainings carried out within MSÜ have contributed greatly to the training of leading personnel who have a joint operations understanding, can think at a strategic level, and can accurately read the changing security environment, Güler stated that the staff officers graduating today will act with a high sense of duty in every task they will undertake in the light of the knowledge and experience they have acquired here.

Güler stated that he congratulated the guest military personnel who came from friendly, brotherly and allied countries and successfully completed their training, and that he wholeheartedly believes that the friendships established here and the shared knowledge will make significant contributions to the cooperation and mutual understanding between the countries.

Stating that he commemorates with respect all the statesmen and commanders from Metehan to Sultan Alparslan, from Mehmet the Conqueror to Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Güler concluded his words as follows:

“I commemorate our beloved martyrs and our heroic veterans who passed away with mercy and gratitude, and I express my respect and gratitude to our veterans and the precious families of our martyrs and veterans. Once again, I wholeheartedly congratulate my graduates and wish them great success. Mr. President, I would like to thank you for honoring us with your presence at our ceremony on this meaningful day, by never sparing your support in reaching the strong level of our heroic Turkish Armed Forces today. I express my gratitude and greet you with respect.”

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who returned to his post as CHP Chairman with the “absolute nullity” decision of the court, chaired the Central Executive Board (MYK) meeting of his party. While decisions were taken at the meeting to discipline and dismiss some provincial heads, appointments were made to replace the provincial heads who were previously dismissed by the Central Executive Board decision.

APPOINTMENTS WERE MADE TO THE TERMINATED PROVINCES, 7 PROVINCIAL HEADS WERE DISMISSED

MYK, under the management of Kılıçdaroğlu, made new appointments to some of the previously terminated provincial presidencies and dismissed the provincial and central district administrations in 7 provinces. Izmir Provincial President Çağatay Güç, who was previously dismissed, and Giresun and Trabzon provincial heads, who were dismissed today, were referred to discipline with a request for definitive expulsion.

New appointments were officially made to the currently vacant provincial heads of Bitlis, Aksaray, Bilecik, Denizli, Diyarbakır, Ağrı, Iğdır, Kırıkkale, Manisa, Muğla, Muş, Nevşehir, Yozgat and Tekirdağ.

Making a statement after the Central Executive Board meeting, CHP Spokesperson Müslim Sarı said, “We dismissed our Afyonkarahisar, Giresun, Trabzon, Yozgat, Burdur, Aydın, Tekirdağ Provincial Mayors.” he said

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a statement at the National Defense University Staff Officers Graduation Ceremony. Emphasizing the home front and national security, President Erdoğan said, “We talked about the future of NATO in Türkiye” regarding the 36th NATO Summit held on July 7-8.

The highlights of President Erdoğan’s statements are as follows:

Today, we are participating in the pride day of our 301 officers, 125 of whom are guest military personnel from friendly and brotherly countries. I congratulate all our officers individually. Our officers who receive their diplomas will serve our state and nation at different levels with a high sense of duty.

I also congratulate our guest soldiers who came from 26 different countries and received modern, comprehensive and qualified training here. I also express my appreciation and congratulations to our commanders who meticulously train our officers and equip our young staff with their knowledge and experience.

Our beloved martyrs, the tribes of freedom of our nation who brought literature to the Turkish nation, will continue to illuminate our path with their epic struggles and memories.

I have no doubt that the staff officers we graduated today will adequately carry out the duties they will perform in our country, our region and beyond our borders, as well as the duties of our martyrs and veterans.

“MSÜ HAS BECOME ONE OF OUR SHINING INSTITUTIONS”

On July 31, we will celebrate the 10th anniversary of our National Defense University. I would especially like to express this: In a short period of 10 years, our National Defense University has become one of our most distinguished institutions. This quarry, where officers and petty officers who are devoted to their country and nation are trained, is the source of pride of our nation.

WARS ARE NOT FIGHTED JUST ON THE FRONT

Wars are no longer fought only on the fronts. It is carried out together with cyber attacks and disinformation campaigns. Trade routes are being targeted. We are faced with a new equation centered on artificial intelligence, where unmanned air and sea vehicles directly intervene in the outcome.

“WE ARE PROGRESSING WITH CONFIDENT STEPS AS THE POLE HEAD OF THE NEW SYSTEM”

As a state, we are taking firm steps forward as the pole head of the new system in these periods when the international security paradigm has undergone a radical transformation. We made defense exports worth 11 billion dollars. Our nationality in defense is 82 percent.

WE TALKED ABOUT THE FUTURE OF NATO IN Türkiye

We will strengthen our inner castle. We do not compromise on national security. We hosted the NATO leaders’ summit 2 days ago. We discussed the future of the alliance in Türkiye.

The first hearing of the case in which 19 defendants, including suspended Mayor Tanju Özcan, were tried within the scope of the ‘bribery’ and ‘extortion’ investigation against Bolu Municipality, continued on its fourth day. A-101 Market Store Development Manager Adem Keskin, who was heard at the hearing, said that the advertising agreement for BOLSEV was brought to the agenda under the chairmanship of Tanju Özcan at the meeting he attended upon the invitation of Deputy Mayor Süleyman Can. Stating that the proposed advertising work will cost their company approximately 1 million liras per month, Keskin stated that the company management decided not to make regional advertisements, and that inspections of the markets began after the proposal was rejected. Keskin explained that they received a stay of execution decision from the court after a decision was made to seal some branches.

I GAVE 300 THOUSAND LIRA
Şok Marketler former regional manager Aytaç Baycan also said that he attended the meeting held at the municipality in May 2024 and that a billboard advertisement was requested for the foundation to be established. Stating that he did not have the authority to make a decision and conveyed the issue to the company headquarters, Baycan claimed that municipal inspections started about a week after the meeting. Muhsin Karadayı, who testified as a complainant, stated that he was asked to donate to BOLSEV in order to obtain a cafe license and that they delivered 300 thousand liras in cash.

The most magnificent structure of Istanbul, which served as the capital of many empires… The greatest token of the conquest… Hagia Sophia, which was entrusted by Mehmed the Conqueror to live as a mosque until the end of time with his foundation charter, has not been a structure consisting only of stones and domes for centuries. Hagia Sophia, where civilizations intersect, a silent witness of victories, sorrows and history; It has become the largest temple of Byzantium, the most powerful symbol of the Ottoman conquest, and one of the most important works at the center of Türkiye’s sovereignty debates. The 86-year process, which started with its transformation into a museum in 1934, turned into an unending longing for millions of citizens.

That longing ended on July 10, 2020, with the historic decision of the Council of State and the signature of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Four days later, on July 24, Hagia Sophia met again with prostration, takbir and adhan for the first Friday prayer, where hundreds of thousands of people stood in line. Hagia Sophia, which was registered as a mosque in the foundation deed of Mehmed the Conqueror after he conquered Istanbul in 1453, echoed with the sounds of adhan for centuries. This unique temple, the symbol of conquest, was considered one of the most important works not only of Istanbul but also of Islamic civilization. However, with the decision of the Council of Ministers dated November 24, 1934, Hagia Sophia was removed from its status as a mosque and converted into a museum. It was at the center of political, legal and social debates in Türkiye for many years. The expectation of millions of citizens to reopen for worship remained on the agenda for decades. When the dates showed July 10, 2020, Türkiye witnessed a historic day. The 10th Chamber of the Council of State annulled the decision of the Council of Ministers dated 1934, finding it unlawful.

ERDOĞAN SIGNED THE DECISION
Immediately after the decision, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan signed the Presidential Decree stipulating that Hagia Sophia would be transferred to the Presidency of Religious Affairs and reopened for worship. The decision, which Erdoğan announced with the message “Good luck”, had a great impact in Türkiye and the Islamic world. Thus, the historic step that has been awaited for years has become official. The first Friday prayer performed on July 24, 2020 is engraved in Türkiye’s memory. After the decision, citizens filled Hagia Sophia Square with joy.

Stating that the 36th NATO Summit was completed successfully and delivered to the whole world, President Erdoğan thanked the people of Ankara. Erdoğan noted the following in his post on his social media account: I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my fellow citizens of Ankara for their tolerance and unique hospitality throughout the Summit, which also contributed greatly to the promotion of Ankara. I would like to thank Secretary General Mr. Mark Rutte for the preparation and execution of the NATO Ankara Summit. The summit once again demonstrated our country’s central role in the global security architecture, its diplomacy capacity and alliance responsibility.

The NATO 3.0 vision aims to strengthen Europe’s defense capacity and make the alliance more prepared to adapt to the new era. Türkiye is one of the strongest actors in NATO with its military capability, strategic location, diplomatic know-how and defense industry capacity. Türkiye is not only a host country, but a key ally that directly contributes to the alliance’s defense, diplomacy and crisis resolution capacity. While Turkey keeps communication channels open for peace in the Russia-Ukraine war, it advocates diplomacy and permanent peace in the Iran-USA process. Türkiye continues to advocate a ceasefire, stability and multilateral cooperation approach on the Gaza, Lebanon and Libya issues. The Ankara Summit showed that Türkiye is an actor shaping NATO’s security agenda. A Security and Defense Partnership Agreement was signed with the United Kingdom, and Free Trade Agreement negotiations with Canada were initiated. I believe that the constructive and productive meetings we had with my dear friend, US President Mr. Trump, will lead to concrete results in line with our country’s expectations in the field of defense industry, especially KAAN and the F-35 program.