CHP’s ‘flag’ move for Erdoğan’s visit! Protocol preparations revealed...
Details have emerged regarding the visit that AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will pay to CHP leader Özgür Özel. It has been learned that to avoid a repeat of the empty chair crisis that marked the meeting at the AKP Headquarters, two chairs will be placed side-by-side, and a Turkish flag featuring the Presidential seal will be hoisted on the flagpole upon Erdoğan’s arrival at the CHP Headquarters.
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All eyes in the political agenda have turned to the return visit that AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will pay to the CHP.
Erdoğan will meet with CHP leader Özgür Özel at the CHP Headquarters tomorrow (June 11) at 16:00.
EMPTY CHAIR HAD DOMINATED THE AGENDA
An empty chair had dominated the meeting that Özel held with Erdoğan at the AKP Headquarters following the local elections. It has been learned that officials responsible for protocol from both sides have met to ensure the same situation does not occur at the CHP Headquarters.
TWO PEOPLE WILL ACCOMPANY THE HISTORIC SUMMIT
New details have emerged regarding the visit Erdoğan will pay to the CHP after 18 years. According to a report by Osman Nuri Cerit from Sputnik; Erdoğan will be welcomed by CHP leader Özel in front of the CHP Headquarters. Two people will accompany the two leaders during the meeting. It is expected that the accompanying individuals will be Namık Tan and Mustafa Elitaş, who were also present at the previous meeting.
CHP’S PRECAUTION AGAINST THE EMPTY CHAIR CRISIS
The seating arrangement will be organized with two chairs side-by-side. This is intended to prevent the chair controversy from coming to the agenda again. Upon President Erdoğan’s arrival at the CHP Headquarters, a Turkish flag featuring the Presidential seal will be hoisted on the flagpole.
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT FOR THE PRESS
A special area will be allocated for members of the press who will follow Erdoğan’s visit. Journalists will be able to work in the area used as a foyer during Erdoğan’s entry. They will also be provided with the opportunity to capture footage from this area during Erdoğan’s arrival and departure.
WHAT TOPICS ARE ON THE TABLE?
During the meeting, topics such as political softening, efforts for a new civil constitution, the parliamentary agenda, pension and minimum wage increases, Gezi prisoners, the Can Atalay issue, Constitutional Court and European Court of Human Rights rulings, announced grain and tea prices, and the problems of retirees and farmers are expected to be discussed.
ERDOĞAN LAST VISITED BAYKAL IN 2006
Erdoğan last visited the CHP Headquarters in 2006. Erdoğan had visited the then-CHP Chairman Deniz Baykal following the opening of the CHP Headquarters.