
A rally is being held in Ankara National Garden on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the AK Party; Congratulatory messages were published from ministers and politicians.
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AK Party was founded on August 14, 2001, and the 25th anniversary of the party is celebrated with various events.
AK Party, the party of the nation, is celebrating its 25th anniversary... A historical rally will be held today in Ankara National Garden for the 25th anniversary of the founding of the AK Party, which has achieved a radical transformation in all areas of life under the power of the nation.
The symphony orchestra and the janissary band will take the stage in the giant organization that will be held with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. AK Party's memorable songs will be performed live by the symphony orchestra for the first time. A special film of approximately 20 minutes, describing the 25-year political journey, will also be shown.
Before the giant organization, special messages were shared from ministers and politicians for the 25th anniversary of the AK Party.
MINISTER ÇİFTÇİ: THE DOOR OF A NEW ERA HAS OPENED FOR Türkiye
Minister of Internal Affairs Mustafa Çiftçi: On August 14, 2001, our Honorable President said, "Nothing in Turkey will ever be the same again." By saying this, he opened the door not only to a new political movement but also to a new era for Türkiye.
Exactly 25 years have passed since that day... Many tests have been passed, many obstacles have been overcome. Our Honorable President, who leans on his nation in every storm and strengthens his will in every difficulty; He left his mark on Türkiye's recent history with his leadership, courage and work politics. "The nation kneaded the dough for the AK Party." This statement is actually the essence of this 25-year struggle. The unshakable trust in our nation has been the fundamental will that guided this blessed journey.
In the beautiful words of the late poet and thinker Erdem Bayazıt:
"I must say words of love above all of them." For us, the name of these 25 years is love for our country. Believing in Türkiye means taking strength from our nation, going against what is said to be impossible, and aiming for bigger goals each time. We became one, we became big, we became alive, we became brothers; We all became Türkiye together. Today, we are looking at a new horizon rising above 25 years of experience, struggle and service accumulation: the Turkish Century. Happy 25th anniversary of our AK Party. May God Almighty grant our Honorable President health, strength and success in serving our nation and country. A quarter of a century with our nation, Türkiye is ready for the future.
MINISTER INSTITUTION: A HOLY MARCH STARTED 25 YEARS AGO
Murat Kurum, Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, made the following statements in his post on his social media account:
25 years ago today, not only one party was established. A blessed march began, shouldering the values of the nation and the great ideal of Türkiye. Our AK Party, under the leadership of our President Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, brings the will of the nation to the center of politics and changes the face of Türkiye with its works; Today, it is the name of a great struggle, service and cause of 25 years. Happy 25th Anniversary AK Party! A Quarter Century with Our Nation, Türkiye is Ready for the Future...
MINISTER BAYRAKTAR: WE ARE CROWNING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A NEW ENERGY VISION
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar stated that there has been a great transformation in the field of energy and mining in the last 25 years. Minister Bayraktar said:
We are crowning the 25th anniversary of our AK Party with a new energy vision. We will create a new energy architecture centered on electrification, digitalization and durability.
MINISTER BAK: Türkiye IS READY FOR THE FUTURE
Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak said the following in his message emphasizing the Turkish Century:
The prayer of the nation in its leaven; A quarter-century-old story of our country, whose every step was written with effort, every line with sweat, every turning point with courage... Our blessed walk, whose roots are in these lands and whose horizon is shaped by the vision of the Turkish Century; He has reached these days by overcoming many tests, building bridges of heart, and never diminishing his love and excitement. Under the leadership of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, with the faith and love of the country on the first day; We continue to walk faithfully to our covenant and our nation. Happy 25th anniversary of our AK Party! A Quarter of a Century with Our Nation, Türkiye is Ready for the Future
EMPHASIS ON THE STRONG CENTURY FROM MINISTER BOLAT
Minister of Commerce Ömer Bolat, in his message published on social media, said, "The distance our Turkey has covered in trade, as in every field, in the last 25 years, with our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's #TurkeyCentury vision and #StrongTurkey goal, is as much a success story of the past as it is a strong beginning towards the goals of the future."
URALOĞLU: WE SUPPORT THIS GREAT MARCH
Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said, "A great cause that supported Türkiye's rise for 25 years has today turned into a deep-rooted story in the hearts of our nation. Under the leadership of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, we shoulder this great march that turns Türkiye's dreams into reality and its determination into great works. May this quarter-century-old blessed march extend to many more years, many works and a greater future of Türkiye."
AKIN GÜRLEK: THE DOORS OF A NEW ERA HAVE BEEN OPENED
"Founded on August 14, 2001, under the leadership of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the AK Party opened the doors of a new era in Turkish politics by embracing all segments of society with its people-centered understanding of politics. In line with the strong will and vision put forward by our President, the AK Party has made major development moves in every field, from energy to transportation, from health to education, from agriculture to sports, from industry to technology, with its work, service, investment and reform policy.
The AK Party strengthened the democratic state of law by pioneering constitutional and democratic reforms, and took an uncompromising stance under the leadership of our President against all kinds of attacks targeting the national will. Today, the AK Party strengthens our social solidarity in line with the Terror-Free Türkiye goal set by our President; continues to produce politics for a Türkiye where everyone lives in peace, security and prosperity.
This blessed march, which started on August 14, 2001, under the leadership of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, draws strength from the experience of the past, combining its quarter-century experience with the excitement and belief of the first day, and builds the Turkey of the future.
Under the strong leadership of our President, we continue to work with all our strength for a more democratic, more fair and more prosperous Türkiye in line with our Türkiye Century goals. "A quarter of a century with our nation, Türkiye is ready for the future."
AK Party Group Chairman Abdullah Güler: We are ready to proudly celebrate our 25-year great success story under the leadership of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. A Quarter of a Century with Our Nation, Türkiye is Ready for the Future
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