Erdogan highlights major gains in fight against terrorism

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered a speech at the Gendarmerie and Coast Guard Academy Graduation Ceremony, held at the academy.

During his address, Erdoğan highlighted the nation’s significant achievements in combating terrorism and reiterated Türkiye’s commitment to national security.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized that the country has achieved significant successes in its decadeslong fight against terrorism, particularly targeting the separatist terrorist organization PKK/YPG, which has been carrying out terrorist acts for 40 years.

Recent victory against high-profile terrorist

Erdogan stated that Türkiye’s determined efforts have led to historic gains in the fight against the terrorist organization, which poses a constant threat to the security of the country. “We have achieved historic victories in our fight against the separatist terrorist organization that has plagued our nation for 40 years,” Erdoğan said.

Turkish President also highlighted a recent victory, noting that a high-profile terrorist classified in the red category was brought to justice.

“Just yesterday, we held a red-listed terrorist responsible for all the massacres he caused. There will be no going back from this point,” he said.

Commitment to national security

Erdogan stated, “If Türkiye can take a courageous and conscientious stance in the world today, it is largely due to the security achievements made over the past 22 years.”

The president also assured the public that the government would not tolerate any threats to citizens’ safety and well-being, whether from criminal organizations, human traffickers, terrorists, or urban outlaws. “We will not allow anyone to harm the lives, property, or peace of our citizens,” Erdoğan vowed.

We will never tolerate those who aim at the lives, property and peace of our citizens. Mafia, gangs, human traffickers, terrorists, city bandits, we will not tolerate any of them. We have come a long way in the fight against all forms of crime. The owner of the state is our beloved nation.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Call for responsibility and unity

In his address, Erdogan called on the newly graduated, stating, “The state belongs to our noble nation. It is your responsibility to stand strong against those who threaten our future and unity.”