Breaking news... Devlet Bahçeli announced: MHP's Ordinary Congress date has been announced

MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli made a comprehensive statement after the joint meeting of his party's Central Executive Board (MYK), Central Disciplinary Board (MDK) and MPs.

Evaluating the political and economic developments in Turkey as well as regional and global developments, Bahçeli also announced the date of his party's 15th Ordinary Grand Congress.

Bahçeli stated that the provincial and district congresses were completed and announced that it was decided to hold the 15th Ordinary Grand Congress of MHP on Sunday, February 7, 2027.

Bahçeli said that MHP sees "the survival of Turkey, the peace and prosperity of the nation, the independence of the state and the unity and peace of the Turkish world" as the main issue, and stated that his party will act in this direction in the coming period.

Bahçeli also made evaluations regarding the developments in Turkey's Mediterranean basin and its immediate surroundings.

Arguing that the developments in the geography extending from the Eastern Mediterranean to North Africa, from West Asia to the Caucasus and Turkestan directly affect Turkey's security and sovereign rights, Bahçeli claimed that Turkey "is intended to be subjected to a multifaceted strategic siege."

Arguing that attempts to exclude Turkey from regional developments will not yield results, Bahçeli stated that the state has the capacity to take the necessary measures.

The maritime jurisdiction agreement between Türkiye and Libya also featured extensively in Bahçeli's statement.

Describing the approval of the agreement by the Libyan House of Representatives as "an important development", Bahçeli said that the agreement is important for the protection of Turkey's rights in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Bahçeli argued that the objections to the agreement revealed "struggles of interest and calculations for influence" in the region.

Stating that Turkey will not give up its rights in maritime jurisdictions, Bahçeli noted that Ankara will use diplomatic, legal and political tools when necessary.

In his evaluation of the Turkish world, Bahçeli reacted to regional projects that excluded Turkey.

Stating that the relations between the Turkish states cannot be explained only by current geopolitical calculations, Bahçeli stated that the relations developed on the basis of common history, culture and brotherhood.

Stating that the Organization of Turkish States Summit to be held in Ankara next week is important in this respect, Bahçeli described the summit as "an important manifestation of the will for a common future".

Bahçeli also evaluated AKP President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's invitation to Azerbaijani President İlham Aliyev to the summit in Ankara.

Stating that Türkiye-Azerbaijan relations are "beyond daily political developments and temporary disagreements", Bahçeli stated that maintaining the trust between the two countries is important for the future of the Turkish world.

Bahçeli stated that there may be differences of opinion between states, but these should be resolved "with mutual understanding and direct dialogue, without damaging the law of brotherhood."

Touching on Turkey's social and economic problems, Bahçeli expressed the opinion that the country's problems are not unsolvable.

Arguing that some topics have been kept on the agenda recently in order to "distract the public's attention from the real developments", Bahçeli stated that Turkey's priorities should not be overshadowed.

In the last part of his statement, Bahçeli gave a message of loyalty to the People's Alliance.

Stating that MHP members are aware of the political responsibility carried by the People's Alliance, Bahçeli said that protecting Turkey's independence and sovereignty, strengthening national unity and solidarity, and contributing to the future of the Turkish world are their main priorities.

Bahçeli concluded his statement by stating that MHP "will continue to produce solutions to Turkey's problems and serve the future of the Turkish nation."