President Erdogan condemns Moscow attack
As a nation deeply familiar with the impact of terrorism, we share the pain of the Russian people, President Erdogan says
Seeking support for his ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party), President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke to a crowd in Türkiye’s capital Ankara on Saturday.
Addressing an enormous crowd, Erdogan condemned the terrorist attack in Moscow and promised better cities to the electorate after the March 31 municipal elections.
‘Terrorism is common enemy of humanity’
“Terrorism is unacceptable, regardless of its origin or perpetrator. As a nation deeply familiar with terrorism’s bloody and treacherous nature, we share the pain of the Russian people,” the president said.
“Terrorism is a common enemy of humanity,” he added. “Türkiye is ready to enhance cooperation with Russia in fighting all forms of terrorism, within understanding of combating terrorism indiscriminately.”
Erdogan slammed the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) and Ankara’s current mayor, stating, “In five years, what has Mayor Yavas accomplished? The state of the roads – filled with garbage, mud, and potholes – highlights CHP’s governance. The same situation prevailed in Istanbul. We’ve lost five years to inefficiency,” he remarked.
Erdogan emphasized the importance of the upcoming election: “March 31 represents a critical opportunity to reclaim Ankara from those who’ve failed to deliver services befitting our capital. We must fulfill our duty on March 31 evening. Ankara deserves better than pride in inaction. The delay and neglect we’ve endured must end – it’s time to save Ankara,” he added.
“Türkiye’s ruling People’s Alliance will strive for concrete results in every constituency it’s cooperating in for the upcoming local elections,” Erdogan said.
Erdogan also endorsed Turgut Altinok, AK Party’s candidate for Ankara.
“With Altinok’s projects, Ankara will enter its golden era,” Erdogan told the cheering crowd.
Ankara’s role rooted in resilience and history
Erdogan highlighted the significance of Ankara’s role as Türkiye’s capital, emphasizing that its selection after the national struggle was a deliberate and symbolic choice.
“The resilience Ankara demonstrated a century ago when enemies were at its gates and the Parliament in Ulus could hear the sounds of artillery, still influences us today,” Erdogan said.
He connected this historical resilience to the spirit exhibited during the failed coup attempt on July 15, known as Democracy and National Unity Day, underscoring its importance in Türkiye’s journey toward democracy and renewal. Erdogan’s statements reflect a commitment to honoring Ankara’s legacy as a global city and a beacon of democratic resilience.
Source: Newsroom
