President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke at the governors’ meeting program held at the Presidential Complex. “The governorship is the reflection of the state on the field. The governor is the meeting point of the citizen and the state.” President Erdoğan stated that there should be no power poisoning in serving the nation. Erdoğan warned the governors about social media and said, “Scenes that do not suit the seriousness of our state are emerging… I believe that you will show the highest level of sensitivity on this issue.” he said.

“THOSE GOOD DAYS WHEN PEACE AND STABILITY WILL REign IN OUR REGION ARE VERY CLOSE”

Wishing that Ramadan would bring goodness for the nation, the world, Islam and all humanity, Erdoğan prayed to God that these holy days, when the doors of mercy were opened, would strengthen their unity and solidarity.

Erdoğan, who read Mehmet Akif Ersoy’s lines “O Lord, for the sake of this magnificent Ramadan, remove whatever is happening to unity; O Lord, may the Ummah not be crushed and fall from these centuries-long divisions” and said that they wholeheartedly said “amen” to Ersoy’s prayer.

Erdoğan, who sent messages of solidarity on behalf of himself and the country to the Gazans who did not compromise on their dignity and wisdom despite welcoming Ramadan in makeshift tents, continued his words as follows:

“I also and especially request every member of our nation not to forget the Palestinian oppressed in their prayers. I would like to express once again that as long as we support each other, heal each other’s wounds, come together and increase our solidarity and affection, those beautiful days when peace, tranquility and stability will reign in our region and in our heartland are very close. As long as we stand tall against oppression and oppressors. As long as we support our brotherhood and brothers.” “Let’s hold on tightly. Let’s protect our faith and dreams. Then, with the permission of God, there will be no trap that we cannot break, no plan that we cannot destroy, no game or scenario that we will not disappoint.”

“THE STATE DOES NOT MEAN ONLY AN ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION”

Sharing Nurettin Topçu’s statements on the connection between nation, history and identity, President Erdoğan said:

“‘Where the past ends, the nation ends, the people end, the sense ends, they finally find themselves. The nation consists of its history. If you strip it of its history, what remains is a herd of people. All the old movements, old works and thoughts that constitute the past of the nations seem to him like the rings of a chain. I am connected to my father, and he is connected to the heroes of Kosovo and Yıldırım Khan. Their souls pass through the Yunus and Alp Arslans and extend to the Prophet Muhammad. They constitute the rings of the chain that are closer to us. The existence of our ancestors has become our soul, our mind. The nation is the name of such a great mind, our great soul. As a great nation, one of the characteristics of our great mind is the meaning and importance we attach to the concept of state. We have never been without a state in any period of our history, and have always kept our state alive with the motto of eternity. “Our national and spiritual values, our human and cultural values, our vision of the past and the future are directly integrated into our state philosophy. That is why the state does not only represent an administrative organization for us, but also includes meanings such as power, happiness, compassion and mercy.”

“IF YOU IGNORE PEOPLE AND EXCLUDE WISDOM, YOU CANNOT ENSURE PEACE AND STABILITY”

Emphasizing that justice is the basis of thousands of years of state traditions, human beings are at the center, and virtue and morality are at the axis, Erdogan said, “In this respect, the government is intertwined with wisdom. Yusuf Kamil Pasha, who held important positions in the Supreme Court, including the grand vizier, expressed this truth with the words ‘government is in common with wisdom’. Therefore, you cannot ensure administration without establishing justice and goodness. It ignores people, wisdom. If you exclude people, you cannot ensure peace and stability.” he said.

Erdoğan expressed an anecdote in Nizamülmülk’s work titled Siyasetname with the following words:

“It is reported that the Governor of Homs wrote a letter to Ömer bin Abdulaziz as follows: ‘The wall of the Homs bazaar has been ruined. It needs to be reconstructed. What do you say?’. Ömer bin Abdulaziz wrote on the same paper as follows; ‘When the wall of the Homs bazaar is raised with justice and the roads are cleared of fear and cruelty, the resulting structure does not need mud and bricks.’ That is the issue for us. “It is a crystallized truth. Our governors, who represent me and our state in our provinces, have a vital authority and responsibility in this respect.”

“GOVERNOR IS THE MEETING POINT OF CITIZENS AND THE STATE”

Expressing that the governor is the reflection of the perfect and compassionate state on the field, Erdogan said, “It is the melting pot of justice, wisdom and government. It is the meeting point of the citizen and the state. The governorship is the place of healing, the place of being a panacea, the position of being on the same page with our nation, being on the same page with the citizens.” he said.

Noting that their biggest expectations from governors are to produce fast and effective solutions to problems, to win people’s hearts, and to perform their duties with maximum efficiency within the scope of duties and responsibilities, Erdoğan said that leadership essentially requires these.

President Erdoğan said, “A successful governor means a good leader. Good leadership requires taking on burdens, taking responsibility, taking risks, and staying away from administrativeism, that is, from transferring problems that can be solved locally to Ankara.” made his assessment.

Emphasizing that it is not possible for a manager who lets things flow, gets ready, and consumes the inheritance he inherited from his predecessor, to lead neither the province he is in nor the public institution he presides over, Erdogan said, “I especially expect each of you to always observe the following sensitivities while doing your duty. You should use the resources entrusted to you by our state very meticulously for the benefit of our nation and cities. The projects you carry out, the investments you make, and the services you provide are a means of attaining God’s consent.” You should see it.” he said.

Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, KADEM Chairman of the Board of Trustees Sümeyye Erdoğan Bayraktar and many guests attended the 1st International Family Strengthening Conference, hosted by Istanbul Commerce University, in cooperation with the Ministry of Family and Social Services and the Women and Democracy Foundation. In his speech at the program, Minister Göktaş stated that family is the first door to meet the world and said, “Family issue is not only a social issue; it is also a matter of survival and future.” Stating that more than 19 thousand events were organized within the scope of the 2025 “Year of the Family”, Minister Göktaş stated that discounts were cooperated with 2 thousand 47 institutions for young people who will get married.

THE CORESTONE OF STABILITY

Sümeyye Erdoğan Bayraktar, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Women and Democracy Foundation, emphasized in her speech that they see the family as the cornerstone of society’s stability, cultural continuity and civilization vision. Stating that the increasing presence of women in education, employment and decision-making mechanisms does not weaken the family structure, on the contrary, it creates a more conscious, durable and fair family environment, Bayraktar said that a non-violent and safe family environment is the basic condition for social peace.

FAMILIES SHOULD BE RAISED AWARENESS

Bayraktar stated that families should be made aware of new generation risks. Also in the program, Rector of Uzbekistan Bukhara Technical University Sadoqat Sıddıqova made a presentation. An agreement was reached on increasing cooperation between the two countries, strengthening family policies by sharing experience and implementing joint projects.

‘SHALWAR’ SUPPORT FROM WOMEN

KADEM Bingöl Representation organized a meaningful event. At the meeting, where solidarity and cultural values ​​came to the fore, participants gave a message of unity by wearing shalwar. This movement, which symbolizes the place and commitment of women in social life, was appreciated. To the event; In addition to KADEM Bingöl Representative Lecturer Merve Çelik, Secretary Kübra Akar Zoroğlu, Executive Board members Dr. Faculty Member Habibe Temizsu, Dr. Lecturer Hanife Çelik, Quran Course Instructor Büşra Köse, teachers Beyhan İnan and Semra Bakankli, Seda Nur Butaku and volunteer social worker Handan Çiftçi attended. Aziz ÖNAL / SABAH

The investigation continues regarding the theft of 30 million dollars, consisting of 100 dollar bills, which Bilal Durmaz, 28, the owner of Mestur Döviz, who lives in Ekşinar Konakları in Bakırköy, Istanbul, kept in the parking lot of the site where he had been staying for 3 months. On February 11, four thieves entered the site with a vehicle with a fake license plate, broke the windows of two vehicles containing the money, loaded 10 sacks of money in the trunk into their own vehicle and disappeared. While it was determined that Bilal Durmaz was the son of Atilla Durmaz, the owner of Taç Döviz, the key figure in the “İBB bribery and dirty money” investigation, 11 suspects were detained regarding the incident. While it was stated that the person who organized the incident was Kemal Kırmızıdemir (41), it was determined that the thieves who came by vehicle hid themselves by approaching the bumper of a vehicle while entering the site. It was evaluated that the site security and administrators deleted the footage of Kırmızıdemir leaving and entering the house from the cameras. 9 of the 11 suspects referred to the court were arrested, and 2 were released on condition of judicial control.

A new operation was organized within the scope of the drug and prostitution investigation carried out by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office. 19 people, including famous names, were detained in the operation carried out for the crimes of “Purchasing, Accepting or Possessing Narcotic or Stimulating Substances for Use, or Using Narcotic or Stimulating Substances”, “Facilitating the Use of Narcotic or Stimulating Substances”, “Encouraging Prostitution”.

FAMOUS NAMES IN CUSTODY

Among those detained are singer Murat Dalkılıç, lead singer of the Duman band Kaan Tangöze, actors İsmail Hacıoğlu, Kemal Doğulu and phenomenon Hakan Kakız. Other names taken into custody are as follows: Hakan Tunçelli, the operator of the place called Terzi, Murat Cevahiroğlu, businessman Barış Atalay, Murat Öztürk, the owner of the business called Bonivex, Murathan Kurt and Nailcan Kurt, partners of the Züber company, Adem Kılıçcı, known for the ‘Survivor’ competition, Model Tolga Kulakçı, social media phenomenon Buse Görkem Narcı, Furkan Koçan and Aygün Aydin, photographer Tolga. Sezgin, Alihan Taşkın and Ramazan Bayar.

DRUGS WERE FOUND FROM TANGOZE AND HACIOĞLU’S HOUSE

17.6 grams of marijuana were seized from the residence of Dumar band lead singer Kaan Tangöze, 33 grams of marijuana from the residence of İsmail Hacıoğlu, 1.86 grams of marijuana from the residence of Barış Talay and 5 9 mm cartridges were seized from the residence of Murat Cevahiroğlu.

NARCOTIC TRICKS IN ISTANBUL: 18 POISON MERCHANTS CAUGHT

Istanbul Police Department Anti-Narcotic Crimes Branch teams continue their work against drug trafficking. Within the scope of the investigation coordinated by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, an operation was organized to capture the suspects who were determined to be involved in the crime of “Manufacturing and Trading in Drugs or Stimulating Substances”. In the operation carried out on February 17, 18 suspects were detained. It was learned that the investigation initiated against the suspects continues. Yunus Emre KAVAK / SABAH

Speaking at his party’s weekly group meeting, MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli made the following statements:

THEY CONFUSED THE PARLIAMENT: (A fight broke out at the oath ceremony in the Parliament) Our dear nation watched with admiration the primitiveness, scenes of violence and anti-democratic treatments that took place during the oath ceremonies, which are legal and constitutional procedures, of our esteemed friends appointed to the Ministries of Justice and Internal Affairs. Gazi Parliament is not a weak Parliament. One curious issue, if any, about the newly appointed ministers is that legal and democratic channels are open. If the opposition’s disrupting the Parliament without being willing to use the opportunities it has and trying to prevent legal and constitutional rights is not a new version of political banditry, what is? Are you the one who broke Ali and beheaded him? What and who are you? What is democracy in acting like Deli Dumrul?

In addition to the statements made by Bahçeli at his party’s group meeting in the Turkish Grand National Assembly, the ring and badge he used attracted attention. It was seen that the name “Ya Fettah” was written in calligraphy on the upper part of the ring, “Ya Shafi” on the left side and “El Hafiz” on the right side. The badge included the phrase “Ya Fettah”. Bahçeli also wore a chain watch with “three crescents”.

ISRAEL’S ANNEXATION MOVES

INVALID: (What happened in Gaza) The latest decision taken by the Israeli government regarding land registration in the West Bank is not only a violation of international law, but also a confirmation that the ongoing crime of genocide is progressing through different channels. Illegal annexation moves are void.

BREAKDOWN IS WORTH ADMINISTRATION:

The 62nd Security Conference held in Munich, Germany, was filled with intense discussions that the international order was in the process of destruction. On the other hand, Türkiye stands out as an island of stability both in its region and in the global arena. The uninterrupted diplomatic initiatives and efforts of our President, our Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Presidential Cabinet to resolve disputes through dialogue are truly worthy of appreciation and congratulations.

NEGOTIATIONS SHOULD NOT BE INTERRUPTED:

It is our sincere wish that the negotiations between the USA and Iran will proceed without interruption and that a consensus of opinion and opinion will emerge within the framework of a reasonable compromise. While our north is in turmoil, our south will be dragged into war, which will shake the global balances as well as the regional balances, and a widespread and global conflict will emerge.

(TO CHP) THEY FOLLOWED PROFIT: Our state mobilized all its resources and opportunities with the spirit of mobilization from the first moment of the earthquake. None of our people were victimized. The total cost of the earthquake reached 150 billion dollars. The political oddities gathered in the CHP and the rest of the opposition pursued exploitation and profit by denouncing what was done, denigrating the service, and ignoring monumental works. Adding a thousand lies to lies cannot be called politics.

IF DIVIDED WE WILL BE SATISFIED, IF DIVIDED WE WILL BE DESTROYED

YEARS AGO, in a speech, I said, ‘Where is my biscuit and chocolate?’ I said. I aimed to be the ‘someone to say come’ to the helpless and lonely. The heedless people who did not understand this conversation that day, used the word “scatterbag” in sarcastic expressions for weeks. Our friends could not realize the depth this call deserved. It’s okay, it’s people’s fault too. This Ramadan, let’s all be the voice of tables, hearths, children, youth, elderly and women. If we share, we will be full, if we divide, we will perish.

The new settlement built in Somalia to replace the houses destroyed by the terrorist organization Al-Shabaab was named “SOMTÜRK Village” to honor Türkiye’s contributions to the country’s security and stability efforts. According to the news of Somali National Television (SNTV), the delegation consisting of Somali Defense Minister Ahmed Muallim Fiqi, Interior Minister Ali Yusuf Ali, Somali National Army Commander Major General İbrahim Muhammed Mahmud and Somali Turkish Task Force Command (TÜRKSOM) officials visited the Sabiid and Caanoole settlements in the Lower Shabel region and inspected the newly built residences on site.

NEW RESIDENCES WERE DELIVERED

Within the scope of the visit, new houses built for families whose houses were destroyed and displaced by the terrorist organization were delivered to their rightful owners, and aid materials including food were delivered to the local people in need. Officials stated that this step is an important part of the Somali government’s commitment to permanent security in the areas liberated from the terrorist organization and to ensure the resettlement of displaced civilians.

Turkey’s contribution

It was stated that naming the new settlement area “SOMTÜRK Village” is an indication of Türkiye’s contributions to security, stability and reconstruction efforts in Somalia. The delegation also examined the Sabiid and Caanoole Bridges, which were destroyed by Al-Shabaab and rebuilt with the support of Türkiye. It was emphasized that the bridge, which was reopened, facilitated transportation for the people of the region and made a significant contribution to the revival of economic and social life. Authorities also visited the mosques and social areas previously damaged by the organization and observed that life began to return to normal thanks to the security provided in the region.

MULTIDIMENSIONAL COOPERATION

The Somali government and Turkish officials stated that reconstruction, humanitarian aid and stabilization efforts will continue in the regions liberated from the terrorist organization and that joint efforts will continue to ensure that civilians can live safely. Cooperation between Türkiye and Somalia has been developing multidimensionally since 2011 in areas such as security, military training, economy, health, education and infrastructure construction. Türkiye, which trains the Somali army at the TURKSOM Military Training Base in Mogadishu, provides strategic support to the stability of the country with defense, maritime security, energy exploration and development aid. AA