TEKNOFEST ended in Şanlıurfa, attracted 1.5 million visitors

Aviation, Space and Technology Festival (TEKNOFEST), of which Anadolu Agency (AA) is the "Global Communication Partner" and carried out by the Ministry of Industry and Technology and T3 Foundation, ended after the closing ceremony held at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport.

Answering the questions of the press members after the closing program, Yılmaz said, "What is the difference of this TEKNOFEST from other TEKNOFESTs, what is the difference of Şanlıurfa?" He gave the following answer to the question:

"Şanlıurfa really showed its difference. The Southeast embraced TEKNOFEST very warmly with its ancient civilization values. Today, you see the crowd in the field at this hour. There was a very intense interest from our citizens. As of today, it is estimated that 1 million 300 thousand people visited this area alone. Together with what was done with other Southeastern provinces, 1.5 million people came and experienced the TEKNOFEST environment."

Stating that this year, 1 million 600 thousand young people from 81 provinces participated in this process as competitors, Yılmaz said, "From there, one by one, there are champions here, there are those who received degrees. Now, TEKNOFEST has really turned into a movement, it has left its mark in Şanlıurfa. As you have just seen, Şanlıurfa has added a different color to technology with its beautiful Urfa folk songs, songs, adapted TEKNOFEST content, and enriched songs. We always do this. We say, in fact, this is Şanlıurfa, the exact place to say this, the city of the prophets, the city where Halil İbrahim is blessed." he said.

Pointing out that the coming together of technology and values ​​is very important for the future of humanity, Yılmaz emphasized that a technology disconnected from morality, compassion and law does not give anything to humanity.

"On the contrary, it brings destruction, but a technology combined with human values ​​and virtues makes humanity's life easier and increases welfare. It provides significant benefits to humanity in many areas." Yılmaz continued his words as follows:

"This is Şanlıurfa, the right place to say this. I congratulate the T3 Foundation in the person of Mr. Selçuk. They have added great excitement to the Southeast. On the other hand, there is a Terror-Free Turkey process. A Southeast where technology is talked about, not terrorism. A Southeast where development is talked about, young people's entrepreneurship and innovation are talked about. This was a longing of all of us. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. As a person of this region, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated and contributed." "I present."

"TEKNOFEST adds significant value in terms of tourism to the provinces where it is held and to the Southeast. What would you say?" In response to the question, Cevdet Yılmaz said, "Tourism is one of the sectors that develops the most in this environment of peace and security. There is Göbeklitepe in Şanlıurfa, there is the Halepli Garden Museum. I recommend everyone to visit it. That museum was built with the special monitoring of our President. The history of humanity is here. These are regions that hold very important values ​​not only for our country but for all humanity. The historical fertile crescent. Hopefully, this fertile crescent will meet the abundance of technology." he said.

"I invite all our provinces to visit the Southeast"

Yılmaz emphasized that very good projects were developed at TEKNOFEST in the field of agriculture, and said, "In the field of health and food, we now see that the defense industry has spread to our other sectors and increased the level there. I would like to thank everyone who contributed wholeheartedly. I invite all our provinces to visit the Southeast. Please do not create a perception about this region through the media. Let them come and experience the reality here for themselves. They will see that it is not like what has been described for years. I hope with brotherhood, technology and production." "We will build the future together, 81 provinces and 86 million people." he said.

"We have never seen so many participants over the age of 70-80 together in any TEKNOFEST. There were not only young people but also citizens over the age of 70-80, what can you say?" When asked the question, Yılmaz said, "This is also very important. This has been longed for in our country for years. Older generations, unfortunately, have experienced many difficulties. They have always wanted to see such days. I think it is a reflection of a longing that has accumulated over the years. Thank God, they have seen these days. If today's generations have come, it is thanks to their sacrifices. We offer our love to all our elders and elderly people. I hope these things will continue with their prayers." made his assessment.

"Türkiye, together with its youth, has demonstrated that it is ready to face these new challenges of the world."

Yılmaz answered the question about what the next projects of the public and the T3 Foundation will be to sprout these seeds planted by TEKNOFEST in the Southeast as follows:

"We have developed support mechanisms for every stage from the idea stage to commercialization. We have programs that support entrepreneurship, especially our Ministry of Industry and Technology. We provide this support with many different sources because this is a chain. Now you see our children here. This is actually the display of the final point of a great effort. There is a long effort behind this. There are different stages.

The important thing is that you need to support every stage for success. The strength of the chain is measured by the strength of its weakest link. Therefore, we have developed support programs for all publics. We are ready to do whatever it takes to move forward because our future is here. We see it."

"Turkey has talked about Şanlıurfa since September 30. Colorful images were experienced and they were talked about a lot. Not only Turkey, but also Greece and Israel followed. What was the message rising from here today, what message did Turkey give to the world?" Upon the question, Yılmaz stated the following:

"Turkey has demonstrated that it is in unity, that it is strong, that it is a deterrent force, and that it is ready to face these new challenges of the world together with its young people and new generations. At the same time, it also demonstrates its attitude in favor of peace, in favor of welfare, in favor of social justice, and its peaceful attitude of solving problems not by fighting but by reaching compromises at the tables. A strong deterrent, peaceful diplomacy. The Republic of Turkey does both of these very well and tells the world: 'We will be both strong and right.' he says. If you are only powerful and commit massacres and inhumane actions, that power has no meaning, that technology has no meaning. This is what we say from Urfa, we say this from the city of Halil İbrahim: We will be both strong and right, we will continue to defend human values, we will continue to stand by the oppressed, inshallah."