Erdoğan: 'We are striving to do what is best and most right for the people of Venezuela'

AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made important statements after the cabinet meeting making statements.

The highlightsofErdoğan's statements are as follows:

For the growth, development, and for our country to getcloser to its goalsevery dayI would like tothank everyone whohas shed sweatfor this cause.I commemorate our heroic martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for the survival of our stateand the peace of our nation, with mercy and gratitude, and I wish our veteransa healthy and long life.gratitudeI present.

Especially lastweek, by DAESH terroristsmartyred I once again wish God's mercy upon our three police officers. To the precious families of each of our martyrs, who are symbols of fortitude, on behalf of my country and my nationmy mostsincere gratitudeandconvey my condolences.

"86 MILLIONA GREATWE ARE A FAMILY"

Together with our 86 million people and our more than 7 million brothers and sisters abroad, we aretruly a big family. Just as our citizens in Ankara, Adıyaman, Diyarbakır, Bursa, Trabzon, Tekirdağ, and all otherprovinces are,so too are those in differentparts of theworld.Themillions of our brothers and sisters who are struggling for life, dignity, and honestlivelihood in every cornerare a part of our ownsoul.

Regardless of politicalviewRegardless of our origin, whichbackground, or which sect orcreed we may belong to; we are all lovers of this heavenly homeland, watered with the blood of martyrs. As 86 million, we are brothers and sisters, we share the same destiny; we are one and together from eternity to eternity.

Those who want to divide us, those who try to sow discordamong us, those who try to turn brother againstbrotherThose who want to drivewere here yesterday,they are here today,and they will be here tomorrow. Those who want toturn our regioninto a sea of blood, above everything first they will try to pushTurkey out of the equation.

Today, those whowave their fingers at Turkey with an extremely arrogant air, without considering their own stature,will be disappointed.What they want from us is our state, our homeland. To prevent our ideal of a great and powerful Turkey from turning from potential into reality.

I would like my dear nation to know this very well: Whoever, regardless of their nameand pretextwhatsoever, adopts an attitude that will harm the spirit of national consensusis inis within it, it means they are serving Turkey's rivals. Whoever targets our common values and attempts to weaken the bond between us is working; is not a friend of the Turkish nation, but a sworn enemy.

'TERROR-FREE TURKMESSAGE OF 'WILL'

As I have statedon various occasions before, I am underliningit once again during these first daysof the year: For tenyears, in a differentstruggled on the fieldsthe terrorscourge of terroris animperialist shackleplaced on Turkey's feet. From DAESH to FETÖ, from DHKP-C to PKKto allAll illegitimatestructures have been used as apparatuses for this purpose.In linewith this goal.

The heroicstruggle of our security forces,the legendaryadvancements in our defense industrythe opportunities brought to our countryby our reforms,and thanks to the historicreforms we have implementedin the field ofrights and freedoms,as well as the profound foresight of our nation, we are at the point of being rid of the scourge of terrorism forever.we have seized an important opportunity. We will open this opportunity window that has opened before our country wideand will never allow this opportunityto be sabotaged. We are determined to continue the process of aterror-free Turkeyby continuingwith determination, wewill fundamentally solve the terrorism problem that has been drainingour country's energy and resourcesfor forty years.God willing, we will achieve this

with patience and common sense.we willrealize. In a countryand region wherethe darkshadow ofterrorism does not exist, thesecurity that livingWe will reach our goal by focusing ongreat achievements.

At the 16th Ambassadors Conference, held on December 16th with the theme of a foreign policy that producespeace, stability, and prosperity,the world'scurrentsituation was discussed.in all fourcorners of the worldwhere they successfully represent our state, wemet with our ambassadors.

In the currentclimate where uncertainty is increasing, andconflicts of interest are intensifying,In the global conjuncture; both on the diplomatic ground and in allotherareas, we are demonstrating a strong presence. Without hesitation, withoutbowing down, withoutbending; withoutbeing beholden to anyone, we courageously defend our country's rights and laws on every platform.

The Main Opposition Party Chairmanthe president, justas in domestic politics,is also displaying a third-ratepopulism inforeign policy. What this individualsays, what they defend, and which line they stand onis not clear.

"THOSE WHO DO NOT KNOW WHAT A BACKBONE IS IN FOREIGN POLICY"

My dear nation, my request to you is this: In recent years, pleasetake a look at the events unfolding in ourregion and the attitude displayed by the CHPin the face of these developments.Please review them.

Those who do not know what a backbone is in foreign policy, what a principle is, or what nationalinterest is; are the main opposition leaders who come out today and lectureus.Now they are trying to corner us in their own minds. No one should take offense, this is calledpoliticalis not criticism, butshamelessness. The oppositioncannot act with the mindset of "let the governmentbe worn down, no matter what happens toTurkey." Suchirresponsibilitycannot betolerated.cannot be within it. Moreover,after such shortsightedness, the main opposition should not even be able to say a word to us on these matters,let alonespeak; they should not evenopentheir mouths.

This is also extremely instructive: 11 thousand kilometers away from our country, in close proximity to Turkeya country with which we have friendly relations is experiencing a regrettable incident.The first thing that comes to the mind of the CHP Chairman is again to attack us, to provoke us. Heattempts to send messages through various photographs.For God's sake, this is a pathological state of mind.

For God's sake, this is a pathological state of mindif not a sign ofwhat is it? Are you going to reduce polarization in politics with this provocative style?Is this how youwill contribute to the fortification of our internal front?The world'sinthepassed throughthis difficult period, is this how you will defend the rights and laws of Turkey?

My dear nation, we will certainly not pay attention to these, and we will not fall for these ugly provocations. If necessary, a thousand dathinkand speak; we will always protect, defend, and elevate the interests of Turkey.

Regarding the Venezuela issue as well, both for Turkey and for the friendly people of Venezuela, weare striving for what is best and most corwe are striving to do what isright. Mr.Maduro and the people of Venezuela have shown many times that they are friends of our nation.As twofriendly countries, we have shown solidarity with each other duringdifficult times.We have alwaysprioritized and emphasized being within it. Today, we are acting with the sameunderstanding.

Inour Cabinet Meeting today,the up-to-date information compiled by ourrelevant units in light of We discussed the Venezuela issue in detail. In the phone conversation we had with American President Mr. Trump, we openlyconveyedour country's sensitivities. Venezuela'sdescent into instabilityshould not be draggedwe specifically underlined. Turkey and the Turkish nation, in the struggle for prosperity, peace, and development,will continue to stand by the friendly people of Venezuelawith determination from now on as well.