New Targets for Minimum Wage and Salary Increases: Welfare Growth and Economic Balance
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made important statements about the salary arrangements for citizens on fixed incomes at the AK Party Expanded Provincial Presidents Meeting. Erdoğan stated that minimum wages, civil servants and pensions will be raised to the best possible level. He said that these adjustments were planned to preserve the sustainability of the economic program.
Promise to Compensate Welfare Loss
President Erdoğan said that they are aware of the impact of the increase in the prices of basic necessities on citizens on fixed incomes and that efforts are being accelerated to compensate for the loss of welfare. “We will take the necessary steps to alleviate the economic hardships of our citizens. Our aim is to raise living standards by increasing the income level,” Erdoğan said.
Emphasizing that minimum wage and salary increases will be made by considering economic stability, Erdoğan pointed out that the contribution of all parties is important in this process.
Syria and Fight against Terrorism
In his speech, President Erdoğan touched not only on economic issues but also on foreign policy and security issues. Commenting on the developments in Syria, Erdoğan stated that the territorial integrity of the country must be protected.
Emphasizing that the fight against terrorist organizations such as DAESH and PKK/PYD will continue with determination, the President stated that Turkey’s border security and ensuring stability in the region are among its priorities.
Economic Goals and Solutions
In Turkey, which has faced economic challenges in recent years, the government’s primary goal is to ensure stability and increase the welfare of citizens. In line with this goal, Erdoğan said reforms will be carried out in all sectors of the economy and efforts are underway for sustainable growth.
The President stated that the AK Party government has developed solution-oriented policies against economic problems. “Our goal is to leave economic problems behind by increasing growth and employment. We will continue to work for this,” he said.
Salary Increases Expected
Details regarding the minimum wage and salary increases, which closely concern millions of employees, are expected to be announced in the coming days. Stating that the works are planned to protect citizens on fixed incomes, Erdoğan said, “We are determined to protect our citizens against inflation.”
Consumer-Oriented Policies
Stating that the government has developed consumer-oriented policies, the President said that measures have been increased to eliminate imbalances in the market. Erdoğan stated that mechanisms will be put in place to control price increases.
All these statements have created great expectations among citizens regarding salary adjustments and economic stability. The steps to be taken by the government in this process are critical in terms of ensuring both economic and social balances.
