President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, delivered important messages regarding both domestic and foreign policy. Criticising the opposition on aircraft procurement processes, Erdoğan stated, “Buying an aircraft is not like buying milk from a grocery store. You will identify your needs, plan accordingly, and reach an agreement after long negotiations.”
Foreign Policy and Palestine Message
Erdoğan highlighted that during the OIC–Arab League summit in Doha and his contacts at the 80th UN General Assembly, Turkey gave strong support to Palestine, criticised Israel, and reiterated calls for the recognition of the TRNC. He also noted that his meeting with US President Donald Trump covered trade, energy, defence, and regional crises.
- Key Domestic Policy Highlights
- Public employment for families of martyrs and veterans reached 51,947.
- Cooperative support increased 2.5 times.
- The 13th TEKNOFEST was held in Istanbul.
- İŞKUR Youth Program quota raised to 150,000, with a target of 1 million students by 2028.
- A 500,000-unit social housing project was launched in 81 provinces; for the first time, a rental housing model will be implemented through TOKİ.
- 18,000 new personnel will be recruited for the Ministry of Health, along with 1,000 assistant judges and prosecutors.
Energy and Aviation Vision
Erdoğan stated that Turkey continues to diversify its energy portfolio, announcing that THY aims for 90 million passengers by 2025 and plans to expand its fleet to 813 aircraft by 2033. He noted that the orders of 335 aircraft to Airbus and 225 to Boeing are part of this vision.
Fight Against Illegal Betting and Digital Gambling
The President announced a comprehensive action plan against illegal betting and virtual gambling, with MASAK and security units closely monitoring the issue.
