The General Assembly of the Turkish Grand National Assembly started its legislative work today after a 51-day break. With the participation of the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Numan Kurtulmuş, a wreath was laid at the Atatürk Monument in the Parliament at 13.00, a moment of silence was observed and the National Anthem was sung for the opening of the 28th Term 5th Legislative Year.
Following the ceremony at the monument, the General Assembly of the Turkish Grand National Assembly was opened at 14.00 under the chairmanship of the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Kurtulmuş.
KURTULMUŞ: "I REPEAT MY CALL FOR THE CONSTITUTION"
Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, Numan Kurtulmuş, who made the opening speech in the Parliament on the occasion of the opening of the 28th Term, 5th Legislative Year of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, said, "I repeat my call for a new Constitution."
Kurtulmuş said: "We can crown Turkey's 150 years of constitutionalism by agreeing on a libertarian text. The need for a new, contemporary, democratic, civil and participatory constitution is an irreversible responsibility for all of us."
"THE LAW HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED"
Regarding Terror-free Türkiye, Kurtulmuş said, "The implementation phase of the accepted law has begun. The dissolution of the armed organization and laying down its weapons are subject to the confirmation of the authorized institutions.
Completion of the conditions stipulated in the law is the legal insurance of the path to be followed. "While the relevant units of the state fulfill their duties, our parliament will continue to follow the process on behalf of the nation," he said.
"THREE RESPONSIBILITIES FALL ON THE GNAT"
Kurtulmuş continued as follows: "We will continue our joint responsibility together with the representation of political parties in the Monitoring Commission to be established in the Turkish Grand National Assembly. At this stage, the Turkish Grand National Assembly has three responsibilities. The first is to monitor the implementation of the law through the Monitoring Commission we will establish.
The second is to monitor the determinations made by the security institutions regarding the termination and disarmament of the terrorist organization and the decisions of the executive on a file basis within the scope of the law. The third is to strive to address these issues by consensus if there are necessary legal regulations.
"WHOEVER IT GOES TO SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE"
We will maintain our common sense against the provocations of those who want to disrupt the process. We will persistently and carefully avoid hasty judgments that target our nation's hope. "We will take firm steps forward to the ground where weapons are completely out of action and politics can discuss issues freely."
Regarding the investigation carried out regarding the capital market, Kurtulmuş said, "We are carefully following the concerns of citizens who want to evaluate their savings. Allegations of irregularities and unfair profits must be investigated to the fullest, and whoever is involved must be held accountable."
OPENING RECEPTION AT 18.30
The traditional reception given by the parliamentary speakers for the opening of the legislative year will be hosted by Kurtulmuş at the GNAT Ceremony Hall at 18.30.
At the opening of the legislative year, no visitors will be admitted to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, except for those who are invited by state protocol.
The General Assembly will hold its first session of the new legislative year on October 6.
CBRT GOVERNOR KARAHAN WILL MAKE A PRESENTATION IN THE ASSEMBLY
With the opening of the Parliament, specialized commissions will also start working. The Grand National Assembly of Turkey Planning and Budget Commission will meet on October 6, under the chairmanship of Commission Chairman and AK Party Samsun Deputy Mehmet Muş.
Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) Governor Fatih Karahan will make a presentation at the meeting on October 6 to inform the members of the commission about the Bank's activities and monetary policy practices in accordance with the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey Law.
While Karahan is expected to provide comprehensive information within the framework of global developments, Turkish economy, inflation outlook, interest rate decisions and monetary policy, the latest developments in capital markets and funds are also expected to be touched upon in line with the questions of the members of parliament at the meeting.
ASSEMBLY'S AGENDA: TERRORISM-FREE Türkiye
The terrorism-free Türkiye process will also be on the agenda of the Parliament.
The process was discussed at the MGK meeting held yesterday under the chairmanship of President Erdoğan.
In the MGK statement, "The steps taken and the progress made towards the goals of a terrorism-free Turkey and a terrorism-free region were evaluated, and it was stated that the efforts made for the security of our country and nation, as well as the security of our region and the peace and prosperity of our neighbors, will be continued with determination." It was said.
Steps to be taken regarding the Terror-Free Türkiye process in the new period will also be among the main issues.
PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN IS ALSO IN THE PARLIAMENT
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was welcomed with an official ceremony at the Turkish Grand National Assembly for the opening. CHP Chairman Özgür Özel was also included in the protocol delegation that welcomed Erdoğan.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan came to the Parliament for the new legislative period of the Parliament. After Kurtulmuş, President Erdoğan addressed the MPs.
