Economic recovery, diplomacy, unity: Erdogan outlines Türkiye’s priorities for 2025

In a New Year’s message, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan outlined Türkiye’s priorities for 2025, focusing on economic recovery, reducing inflation, combating exploitative practices, and strengthening Türkiye’s diplomatic efforts in Syria, Palestine and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

He also reaffirmed Türkiye’s vision for unity, peace, and prosperity under the “Türkiye Century” initiative.

Why it matters

Erdogan’s address comes as Türkiye faces economic challenges and evolving geopolitical issues. His emphasis on stabilizing the economy and reinforcing Türkiye’s international role signals a comprehensive approach to balancing domestic and global priorities in the coming year.

Key points of Erdogan’s message

Economic recovery, inflation

• Erdogan highlighted progress in reducing inflation, particularly in late 2024, and expressed confidence in meeting 2025 economic goals.
• He pledged to enhance purchasing power and take action against exploitative practices in housing, rent and food pricing.
• “We will continue our fight against those who exploit our citizens with exorbitant prices,” he stated.
• Stressing perseverance, he added, “We are on the right track. With determination and faith, we will overcome economic challenges and achieve our goals.”

Geopolitical priorities

• Syria: Erdogan referred to developments in Syria as the “spark of a new era” and promised support for lasting peace and stability. He expressed hope that stability would facilitate the voluntary return of Syrian refugees.

• Palestine: Erdogan condemned ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza and reiterated Türkiye’s commitment to establishing a free, sovereign Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
• Russia-Ukraine conflict: Emphasizing Türkiye’s role as a mediator, he called for a just peace between Russia and Ukraine and expressed hope for progress in 2025.

Unity, internal security

• Erdogan reaffirmed Türkiye’s focus on national unity and counter-terrorism:
  • “We are committed to realizing a vision of a terror-free Türkiye and region through decisive action,” he said.
  • He hinted at significant developments in 2025, underscoring the government’s readiness to act firmly when required.

Broader implications

The president’s message reflects a dual strategy for 2025: addressing domestic economic pressures while positioning Türkiye as a stabilizing force in regional geopolitics.

His emphasis on reducing inflation, increasing purchasing power, and advancing diplomatic initiatives highlights the government’s priorities for sustainable progress.