Bahçeli Calls Assad: He Should Establish Dialogue with Turkey Without Preconditions
Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) Chairman Devlet Bahçeli touched upon important issues on the agenda in his party’s group meeting. Bahçeli made striking statements on many issues from the Turkish economy to counterfeit money allegations, from developments in Syria to the Assad administration.
Turkish Economy: “Our Horizons Have Opened”
Bahçeli stated that the Turkish economy has left difficult days behind and said, “The disinflation process has begun. The Turkish economy has shown growth potential for 17 quarters without interruption for 4 years.” He emphasized that they support the budget, wishing the 2025 Central Government Budget Bill to be beneficial for the country.
Harsh Reaction to Counterfeit Money Allegations
Bahçeli, who described the counterfeit dollar allegations circulating in recent days as an “operation,” said, “The counterfeit money allegations of close to 600 million dollars are completely lies and distortions. This is an operation targeting Turkey.” Supporting the investigation launched by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, he said, “The fight against counterfeit money must continue relentlessly.” He also called on citizens to remain calm and not to pay attention to speculation.
People’s Alliance and State Intelligence
Bahçeli stated that the People’s Alliance is a unity of principles and will for the future of Turkey, and said, “We are continuing the policy that the Turkish nation has been following for centuries. Defeat is not regression, but giving up.” He expressed their determination for economic and financial independence within the framework of the Turkey Century vision.
Message to Syria and Assad
Bahçeli stated that common sense should be used regarding the instability in Syria, and emphasized that a security-focused stance was being displayed by adhering to Ankara’s vision. Calling on the Assad administration, Bahçeli said, “It would be in Assad’s best interest for him to establish contact with Turkey without preconditions.” He also emphasized that the YPG and PYD should be eliminated, and said, “Terrorism will either end or Türkiye will wake up to spring.”
Criticism of the US and Russia
Bahceli stated that the US and Russia did not keep their promises to withdraw terrorists from the region in Syria. Stating that the PYD/YPG is Turkey’s enemy, he said, “Life is forbidden to the separatist terrorist organization. Terrorists will either be destroyed or Turkey will not withdraw from the field.”
Emphasis on Peace and Tranquility
Bahceli stated that Syria achieving stability and tranquility is an important goal for Turkey. However, he drew attention to the fact that abandoning geographical regions before this is achieved would be disastrous. Expressing that sectarian policies should be abandoned, he called for dialogue without preconditions to ensure peace and tranquility.
In conclusion, Bahçeli’s statements once again revealed Turkey’s determination on economic, political and security issues. Emphasizing the importance of cooperation on Syria, he asked for the hand extended to the Assad administration to be held.
