AK Party Kocaeli Deputy and Chairman of the Turkish Grand National Assembly Security and Intelligence Commission, Veysel Tipioğlu, made evaluations about the increasing tension in the Middle East in his speech at the General Assembly of the Turkish Grand National Assembly. Tipioğlu stated that the attacks of Israel and the USA against Iran created a dangerous tension in the region, and that the developments directly affected Türkiye’s security environment.

Türkiye IS FOLLOWING THE PROCESS CLOSELY

Emphasizing that Türkiye follows the developments closely with all its institutions, Tipioğlu said that necessary work is continuing in the field of security and diplomacy. Tipioğlu stated that the Turkish Armed Forces, security and intelligence units and the diplomacy mechanism are working on possible scenarios and the necessary measures are being planned meticulously.

EMPHASIS ON DEFENSE INDUSTRY

Stating that Türkiye has made significant progress in the field of defense industry in recent years, Tipioğlu stated that the country’s security capacity has been significantly strengthened thanks to the projects developed.

“Türkiye CAN MANAGE ALL KINDS OF RISKS”

At the end of his speech, Tipioğlu emphasized Türkiye’s state tradition and institutional power and said: “With our deep-rooted state tradition, strong institutions and developing defense industry, Turkey has the power to manage any security risk it may encounter.”

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ISRAEL WANTS TO HIDE THE TRUTH

Stating that Israel is trying to hide the developments in the region from the world public opinion, Kavasoğlu said, “According to a circular published by Israel, it is forbidden to take aerial images of Iranian missiles and defense systems, as well as to broadcast their siren sounds. If the authorities give permission, shooting is allowed only days after the crime scenes are collected and made suitable for viewing.” he said.

A Haber team, which was released without any explanation after being held for about three hours, continues to report the developments in the region.

THANKS FROM AK PARTY SPOKESPERSON ÇELİK TO A NEWS TEAM

AK Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik reacted harshly to Israel’s attitude that disregards press freedom.

Çelik stated that it was not a coincidence that the A News team was targeted and said:

“Israeli police’s unlawful detention of the A Haber team is a new phase of their effort to obscure the facts. We thank the A Haber family, Emine Kavasoğlu and Niyazi Kurt for their efforts to announce the facts.”

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS DURAN: ISRAEL MUST STOP THIS UNLAWFULNESS

Head of Communications Burhanettin Duran said:

A Haber strongly condemns the detention of Programs Manager Emine Kavasoğlu and her team in Israel; I send my best wishes for getting well soon. It is never acceptable for journalists to be targeted and deprived of their freedom while performing their profession. The security of members of the press and the public’s right to access accurate and impartial information are fundamental rights guaranteed by universal legal norms. Israel must immediately put an end to these unlawful practices that clearly violate freedom of the press. We will always continue to oppose such initiatives targeting journalists.

BREAKING NEWS… The following statements were used by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in its statement regarding the US/Israel-Iran War, which has entered its 7th day:

The situation of our citizens in the countries that are the targets of attacks in our region is closely monitored and necessary precautions are taken. The emergency lines of our representative offices and the Consular Call Center of our Ministry serve our citizens 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is possible to leave Iraq, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Oman and Jordan via different transportation routes. Our representatives in these countries provide the necessary guidance to our citizens. There is still no direct air transportation to our country from Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait, and exceptionally, there are rarely flights to our country from the United Arab Emirates. Efforts are being carried out to organize bus services for the transportation of our citizens from the four countries mentioned above to Saudi Arabia and Oman by land. It will then be possible for our citizens to return to Türkiye by air from these two countries. The start of bus services is subject to the permission of local authorities. Since conditions change instantly, it is important for our citizens to follow the announcements of our diplomatic missions in the relevant countries.

Minister of Internal Affairs Mustafa Çiftçi visited the Coast Guard Command and made evaluations.

LOCAL AND NATIONAL PROJECTS ON THE TABLE

At the meeting, floating and air elements planned to be included in the inventory with local and national resources, as well as modernization projects of existing vehicles and systems, were also evaluated. Technological projects developed to increase situational awareness at sea and strengthen the effectiveness of command and control systems were also on the agenda.

PERSONNEL TRAINING AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

On the other hand, cooperation studies carried out with the coast guard organizations of friendly and allied countries within the scope of personnel planning, training activities and international relations were also among the topics discussed at the meeting. Ongoing and planned investment projects within the scope of the “widely talk policy” were also evaluated in detail. During the meetings, evaluations were also made about the processes carried out for the effective, efficient and transparent use of public resources.

“ACTIVITIES CONTINUE UNINTERRUPTED”

Making a statement about the visit, the Ministry of Internal Affairs stated that the Coast Guard Command continues its work with determination to ensure Türkiye’s security at sea, and shared the message: “The activities of our heroic Coast Guard Command, working in the Blue Homeland for the peace and security of our beloved nation, continue uninterrupted.”

The Center for Combating Disinformation (DMM) published a statement regarding the news served by a foreign news agency claiming that Türkiye requested protection for the Syrian President from British intelligence.

“THE NEWS DOES NOT REFLECT THE TRUTH”

In DMM’s statement, the allegations in foreign media were directly rejected and the following statements were made:

“The news published today in a foreign news agency that ‘Turkey asked the British MI6 to increase the protection of the Syrian President Shara’ does not reflect the truth. It is not true that the MIT made any requests from MI6 regarding the protection of the Syrian President or asked them to take on such a role, as claimed in the news in question.”

MIT’S EMPHASIS ON REGIONAL COOPERATION

Reminding that the main focus of Türkiye’s intelligence activities is the fight against terrorism, DMM clarified the work of the National Intelligence Organization (MİT) at both regional and international levels with the following words:

“The National Intelligence Organization (MİT) is in effective cooperation with both the international intelligence community and the security units of our neighbor Syria in the field of counter-terrorism. The recent successful operations carried out together with the Syrian authorities against the DAESH terrorist organization are among the most current examples of this cooperation.”

The Center for Combating Disinformation warns against manipulative content: “The public is kindly requested not to rely on unfounded claims, posts and content.” he warned.

In the spiritual atmosphere of Ramadan, Antalya’s İbradı district witnessed a meaningful meeting. Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy came together with his fellow citizens at the iftar table in his father’s house, İbradı.

Before the annual iftar program hosted by Minister Ersoy, inspections were made at İbradı Culture and Congress Center. After the investigations, Ersoy met with the headmen in the district and held an evaluation meeting. At the end of the day, the citizens broke the fast at the same table at the İbradı Wedding Hall.

In the iftar program attended by Antalya Governor Hulusi Şahin, AK Party Antalya Deputy Tuğba Vural Çokal, MHP Antalya Deputy Abdurrahman President, AK Party MKYK Member Menderes Türel, AK Party Antalya Provincial Chairman Ali Çetin and İbradı Mayor Hatice Sekmen, the spirit of unity and solidarity of Ramadan was emphasized and important messages were given regarding the tourism, culture and development vision of the region.

Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, in his speech at the iftar, emphasized that it is not a coincidence that Ormana was chosen as the ‘World’s Best Tourism Village’.

NEW VISION IN TOURISM! ORMANA SET AN EXAMPLE TO THE WORLD

Minister Ersoy also drew attention to the changing understanding in world tourism and emphasized the importance of projects focused on sustainable tourism and local development.

Ersoy made the following evaluations:

“Today, world tourism is being shaped with a new understanding. Nowadays, not only the number of visitors but also the protection of cultural heritage, support of local development and sustainability are discussed. We are determinedly implementing projects that extend tourism to 12 months, take into consideration natural and cultural values, and prioritize qualified tourism. One of the best examples of this vision is İbradı and Ormana. The selection of Ormana as the ‘World’s Best Tourism Village’ is a concrete and proud result of this approach.”

Referring to the “World’s Best Tourism Villages Program” launched by the UN World Tourism Organization in 2021, Ersoy said, “The preparation process for Ormana, which started in 2021, has been strengthened with the improvements made over the years.” he said.

Ersoy noted that, as a result of the evaluation of the file prepared under the coordination of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Turkish Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), by the international jury, Ormana was deemed worthy of this title as the only village selected from Türkiye in 2024, and said that this success is not a coincidence; He emphasized that it is the common result of planned investment, cooperation and everyone who works hard.

“OUR GREATEST WISH FOR OUR GEOGRAPHY TO BE STABLE”

Minister Ersoy pointed out the climate of brotherhood and solidarity of Ramadan and expressed his satisfaction in meeting his fellow citizens at the same table.

Wishing that the war raging in the region would end as soon as possible, Ersoy used the following expressions in his speech:

“I am very happy to share the same table with you in İbradı with the feelings of unity and solidarity. Ramadan is a holy month where sharing turns into abundance, solidarity is strengthened, and brotherhood is strengthened. This holy month is also the time to purify our hearts and leave resentments behind. This iftar table set here today is not just a meal; it is the best indicator of our unity and solidarity. With this iftar, the holy month of Ramadan “We have completed the 16th iftar, so we have left the half of Ramadan behind. May God allow us to celebrate the holiday in health and peace with our families and loved ones. May this holy month be a means of hope and prayer not only for us but also for the oppressed and victimized regions around the world. Our greatest wish is for the war in our region to end as soon as possible and for this region to achieve peace and stability.”

Türkiye IS THE CENTER OF TRUST AND STABILITY

Minister Ersoy, who also included Türkiye’s regional role in his speech, emphasized that Türkiye is on its way to becoming the center of stability under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Stating that Türkiye is taking determined steps in every field under the strong leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Ersoy said, “Turkey is taking firm steps towards becoming a center of stability and trust, having a say in the region and in the world. Fortunately, despite all the tensions and wars in the region, our country maintains its quality of being a reliable port.” he said.

Stating that they are following the process closely as the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Ersoy noted that they meticulously evaluate every development concerning the tourism sector, both its pros and cons.

Stating that they are in constant contact with relevant institutions and sector representatives to take all necessary measures in a timely manner, Ersoy continued as follows:

“In short, we are at the beginning. We continue to take every necessary step with determination to protect our country’s identity as a safe tourism destination and to maintain the strong momentum we have achieved in tourism.”

NEW GENERATION LIBRARY AND CULTURE INVESTMENTS IN İBRADI

In his speech, Minister of Culture and Tourism Ersoy also touched upon the cultural and education investments implemented in İbradı and explained the projects carried out in the district.

Ersoy continued his speech as follows:

“When we say ‘regional development’, we consider it together with culture, education, youth and social life. The steps we have taken in İbradı are concrete examples of this. For example, we opened our İbradı District Public Library in 2024. We have transformed the library services, which were previously provided with limited resources, into a structure compatible with the innovative librarianship approach. This work, which has a closed area of ​​approximately 2 thousand square meters, has special sections for babies, children and young people, playgrounds, event halls, workshops and “It has brought a new generation of culture and learning space to our district with its IT fields and serves our citizens of all ages with its collection of more than 30 thousand libraries.”

30 MILLION PROJECT FOR ALTINBEŞİK CAVE

Minister Ersoy also shared with the public the security and infrastructure works initiated for Altınbeşik Cave, one of the important natural heritage of İbradı.

Ersoy gave the following information:

“We are also taking a very important step for Altınbeşik Cave, which is one of the most important natural heritages of İbradı. Altınbeşik, known as Türkiye’s largest and Europe’s third largest underground lake cave, is the apple of our nature tourism with its unique geological structure. However, the most important issue in such areas is visitor safety. There may be a risk of falling stones and rocks from time to time on the route that provides access to the cave. For this reason, structural steel protection is required on the approximately 200-meter walking path extending to the cave entrance. “We started a project that will increase security with the system.”

Stating that they started working on this project on February 2, 2026, Ersoy said that the Ministry contributed 20 million lira to the financing of this investment of approximately 30 million lira.

Ersoy said, “Our goal is to bring Altınbeşik to tourism in a sustainable manner with safe access and to transfer this unique heritage to future generations in a healthy way.” he said.

HISTORICAL TEXTURE IS PROTECTED IN ORMANA

Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy stated that the street rehabilitation works carried out in Ormana District are continuing in stages.

Minister Ersoy continued his speech as follows:

“One of the most important elements that keep Ormana’s identity alive is the historical street texture and traditional residential architecture. For this reason, we are continuing the street improvement works step by step. We took action to repair the buildings in Ormana District in accordance with their original form. In the 1st stage of the ‘Street Improvement’ project, the maintenance and repair of 37 buildings and in the 2nd stage, 48 buildings were completed. Within the scope of the 3rd stage, the maintenance and repair of 50 buildings were completed this year. “We will continue to keep the cultural heritage alive with these works that increase the quality of life while preserving Ormana’s unique identity.”

ORMANA CULTURAL CENTER WILL OPEN IN JULY

Minister Ersoy also touched upon the Ormana Cultural Center, which he inspected before the iftar, and announced that the center will be put into service this year.

Culture is not just a memory of the past; Adding that they see it as an area that strengthens the social life of today and tomorrow, Ersoy said that with this understanding, the construction of our Ormana Cultural Center continues, that he examined the works carried out in the cultural center before the iftar, and that they will open the cultural center, which includes a foyer, library and cafeteria, as well as a multi-purpose hall for approximately 500 people, in July this year.

Ersoy gave the good news that Ormana will thus have a strong social infrastructure where cultural and artistic events can be organized.

PERSONAL SUPPORT TO YOUTH FROM MINISTER ERSOY: YOUTH CENTER FOR FATHER’S HEART IBRADI

“I would like to make a separate note for our youth and share with you a project that I have undertaken with my personal means.” Ersoy said:

“We are implementing the İbradı Youth Center project for our young people in İbradı. When the project is completed, we will have provided İbradı with a modern center that offers a wide range of facilities, from a conference hall to multi-purpose classrooms, from a computer room to a book café, from workshops to sports areas. We will then transfer this center, which we plan to put into service at the beginning of the summer, to our Ministry of Youth and Sports and put it at the service of our youth and fellow citizens of Ibradı.”

Minister Ersoy said that with this step, they have established together the infrastructure of an understanding that protects culture, supports youth, brings natural heritage to tourism safely and strengthens local development.

“WE WILL CONTINUE TO WALK TO OUR GOALS WITH DETERMINATION”

Emphasizing the spirit of unity and solidarity of Ramadan, Ersoy completed his speech as follows.

“Ramadan is a climate that reminds us of solidarity, sharing and unity of heart. Hopefully, with this spirit of unity, we will continue to produce services for our İbradı, for our Antalya and for our country, to invest, and to walk determinedly towards our goals in culture and tourism.”