Erdogan says new era will open when terror-free Turkey goal reached
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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on August 25 that a new era will open for Turkey once the terror-free Turkey process reaches its goal. Speaking at an event in Ahlat marking the 955th anniversary of the Battle of Manzikert, he declared that the construction of the 'Century of Türkiye' has begun. He also announced that Nemrut Caldera was declared a national park by presidential decree last week.
Key Facts
- Erdogan spoke at the Ahlat Recep Tayyip Erdogan Nation Garden on August 25, 2026, as part of events marking the 955th anniversary of the Battle of Manzikert.
- He said that when the terror-free Turkey process reaches its goal, 'the doors of a new era will open before our nation.'
- Erdogan declared that 'the dawn of a great and powerful Turkey has broken' and 'the construction of the Century of Türkiye has begun.'
- He announced that Nemrut Caldera was declared a national park by a presidential decree published the previous week.
- Erdogan said the winners will be the 86 million citizens of the Turkish nation, while 'blood merchants' and 'opportunists who profit from terror' will lose.
Terror-Free Turkey Process
Erdogan linked the opening of a new era to the success of the terror-free Turkey process. He stated that 'blood merchants will lose, opportunists who profit from terror will lose, and genocidal actors who want to plunge our geography into instability will lose.' The winning side, he said, will be the 'front of humanity, brotherhood, peace and stability.' He added that the winner will be the Turkish nation with its 86 million citizens.
Nemrut Caldera National Park
Erdogan announced that Nemrut Caldera was declared a national park by a presidential decree published the previous week. He said the designation will allow better protection of the area's historical and natural beauties.
Ahlat and Manzikert Anniversary
Erdogan described Ahlat as the gateway to Anatolia and the place where the road to Manzikert was opened. He said the 955th anniversary of the Battle of Manzikert will be commemorated on August 26. He thanked the Okçular Foundation for organizing the program and expressed gratitude to the people of Ahlat and Bitlis.
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Erdogan says new era will open when terror-free Turkey goal reached
