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AK Party General Secretary and Izmir Deputy Eyyüp Kadir İnan stated that the traditional new legislative year opening meeting was held in Izmir and after approximately 25 years, Izmir met with the People's Alliance under the umbrella of the AK Party.
MAY IT BE GOOD FOR IZMIR
Touching on the meaning and importance of the day, AK Party General Secretary Izmir Deputy Eyyüp Kadir İnan said, "First of all, let it be auspicious for both our city, Izmir and our party. Today was a very exceptional day for our party and Izmir. Frankly, Mr. Cemil Tugay made a very exceptional and special speech." Stating that the traditional opening meeting was a critical main stage, AK Party General Secretary Izmir Deputy Eyyüp Kadir İnan said, "Today, we held the traditional program that we hold every year with our deputies, ministers, MKYK members, with our deputies, ministers, MKYK members, and in this meeting, there were truly special moments for our city. After about 25 years, Izmir met with the People's Alliance under the umbrella of the AK Party. Of course, this was a very special moment for our party. A very historical speech from our Chairman." "On the other hand, the way Cemil Tugay Bey translated his feelings and shared his thoughts about the city, as well as the thoughts he shared about our party and our President, made this speech very important and went down in history as an important step for both Izmir politics and Aegean politics."
"IT IS THE LOVE OF SERVICE TO THE CITY THAT BRINGS US TOGETHER"
Recalling his previous contacts with Cemil Tugay, as a person who knows the problems of the city closely, which were reflected in the public and the press, and speaking on the question of how long it took for the process to mature, Eyyüp Kadir İnan said, "Even though we are in different parties, we have joint discussions with each party about the problems of the city. The main duty of politicians is to work together for the benefit of that city." Stating that the dialogue channels are always kept open, İnan said, "Mr. Cemil Tugay always kept the doors of dialogue open with us and always held very serious consultations regarding the issues of Izmir. We also always acted constructively. Of course, this basis for dialogue and these constructive meetings have a small share in today's situation." Stating that different views are natural in politics, but the denominator of service meets at a common point, İnan said, "There have been times when we had disagreements over time. This is something that happens in politics, not everyone has to agree, but our love of service to our city was truly an issue that brought us together."

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