The recess of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) is over and the new legislative year has begun.
Erdoğan addresses MPs at the General Assembly at the opening of the new legislative year.
President Erdoğan's statements are as follows:
"I hope that the new legislative year will be beneficial for our country, our nation and our Parliament. The only Parliament in the world that has been honored with being a veteran twice is the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. This Parliament has successfully led and managed the national struggle against those who tried to put shackles on my nation's feet and ropes on its neck. This Parliament has set an example for oppressed nations.
This Parliament was established against the invaders. Our veteran Parliament, which defended the trust of the nation on the night of July 15, passed that heavy test with flying colors along with our nation that resisted the coup.
“THE REPUTATION OF THE GNAT IS ABOVE EVERYTHING”
The Turkish Grand National Assembly is one of the fastest-paced parliaments in the world. Vital laws and critical issues that will shape the future of our country, nation and region were discussed. As the ruling party and the People's Alliance, we will continue to act constructively. It is clear that we keep the reputation of the Turkish Grand National Assembly above all else.
Our first duty is to serve the nation. We have taken very important steps in every field that concerns our country. 3.5 years have passed since the February 6 earthquakes. Today, we are experiencing the peace of getting our 11 provinces back on their feet.
Despite the wars in our region, we managed to keep our country on the development path. In the first half of 2026, Türkiye grew by 2.5 percent annually. Our annualized national income exceeded 1.7 trillion dollars. We broke a record with our annual exports of 280 billion dollars in August.
FUND INVESTIGATION
We are successfully overcoming the problem that arises in certain parts of the fund market. We are solving this issue quickly, without compromising anyone's rights, by observing the rules of equity and justice within the framework of capital market rules. We will not allow this issue to turn into a threat to our economy, security and social peace.
“THERE WILL BE COMPETITION IN POLITICS”
Our greatest wealth as a country and society is our diversity and colorfulness. Throughout history, differences have developed a deep-rooted respect for each other. Today, artificial polarization is one of the main issues that politics needs to find a solution to. Of course, there will be competition in politics. However, leading to conflict through polarization is incompatible with the raison d'être of politics.
Turning politics into a war of attrition is a grave mistake. Global developments legitimize the new style of politics. Neither Türkiye nor the Turkish nation can tolerate losing anymore. No one has the right to make Türkiye and the Turkish nation lose. If Türkiye is to become a great and powerful Türkiye again, we have to realize this paradigm change without wasting time.
TERRORISM-FREE Türkiye
The priority of every political party should be Türkiye. Every political party should pursue Türkiye-centered politics. In Türkiye's national interests, politics is possible on the basis of complete agreement. We call this the great Türkiye consensus. I would like to state that our terrorism-free Türkiye process is also aimed at building this social consensus, this national consensus. In an environment where our region has turned into a ring of fire, the Terrorism-Free Türkiye process has brought a new wind. Terrorist attacks have ended and the terrorist organization has come to the point of dissolving itself.
The historical consensus displayed in the Turkish Grand National Assembly with 467 votes in favor of enacting the framework law made our beloved nation and Türkiye's friends happy, while disappointing Türkiye's enemies. On behalf of my party, my country and my nation, we thank Mr. Devlet Bahçeli for supporting the terror-free Türkiye process. I would like to express my gratitude to the HDP party group for bringing the process to this day. I would also like to thank the political parties for their stance in the adoption of the framework law in the National Solidarity Commission.
Our state custom is nothing more than a social contract, a constitution in the modern sense. Politics should not be involved in Türkiye's national interests.
"SEPARATIONIST DISCOURSES SHOULD BE STAYED AWAY"
Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Numan Kurtulmuş, made the opening speech. The highlights of Kurtulmuş's statements are as follows:
"It requires political maturity to be able to take decisions regarding the destiny of the nation together. The compromises we will develop for the benefit of our country will be much longer lasting than the differences between us.
In the past working period, we have crossed an important threshold together for the future of our nation. We brought together different opinions from all walks of life. A historical door has opened before us. It is the door to unity, solidarity and peace. Dissolution of an armed organization and laying down its weapons is subject to the confirmation of authorized institutions. We will maintain joint responsibility in the Monitoring Commission. Our Parliament has three responsibilities. The first one follows the implementation of the law with the Monitoring Commission that we will establish. The second is to monitor the findings of the security institutions regarding the dissolution and disarmament of the terrorist organization and the decisions of the executive on a file basis, within the scope of the law. Thirdly, it strives to address these issues by consensus when there are legal regulations that will be needed.
We will develop relations that will increase regional security. From now on, everyone should stay away from separatist discourses and discriminatory tones.
CALL FOR NEW CONSTITUTION
I renew my call for a new constitution. The new constitution is one of the most important steps. The traces of the coup period should be left behind. We have to renew the framework of the constitution, which bears the traces of the coup period, with the participation of the nation. The need for a new, modern, civil, democratic and participatory constitution is an irreversible responsibility for all of us and our nation.
“ILLEGAL EARNINGS CLAIMS MUST BE INVESTIGATED”
Allegations of unfair profits must be investigated and held accountable. We carefully monitor citizens' concerns. Whomever he goes to must be held accountable.
“WE WILL NEVER GIVE UP”
Israeli aggression puts the people of the region in danger. As the Turkish Grand National Assembly, we will never give up and will never stop following the Palestinian cause until Palestine is free. I hope the new legislative year will be fruitful and peaceful."
DEM PARTY AND PRIVATE SHAKED HAND WITH BAHÇELİ
Before the opening, while the MPs were taking their places in the General Assembly, MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli shook hands with the DEM Party delegation and New Party Chairman Özgür Özel.
