The Path of National Consensus

Turkey is a deep-rooted state that has passed through great trials in every period of its history and has managed to stand up again with its own will after every trial. In the memory of these lands, there are not only victories but also the common will of a nation that has come together in difficult times to change its destiny. Today, the most important thing Turkey needs is for this common will to come to life once again.

The world is being reshaped. International balances are shifting, power centers are changing, and economic and political competition is becoming increasingly fierce. States are no longer evaluated solely by their economic size, but by their political determination, production capabilities, national unity, and strategic goals. In such a period, it is unthinkable for Turkey to turn inward, consume its energy with internal conflicts, and drift away from its common goals.

For Turkey to solidify its place on the world stage, to be a decisive power in its region, and to have its own say in the face of global developments, it needs a strong state will. At the foundation of this will must lie a national consensus.

National consensus does not mean the elimination of different ideas, the end of political competition, or everyone uniting under the same opinion. National consensus is the ability to meet on a common ground regarding the survival of the state, the welfare of the nation, the integrity of the homeland, and the future of our Republic, by accepting our differences as a richness. Because the state is the greatest institution that represents the common future of the nation, above daily political calculations.

The governance approach that Turkey needs in the coming period will be a Government of National Consensus shaped not by narrow political calculations, but by broad social reconciliation. I am of the opinion that this has become an inevitable necessity for the future of our country, beyond being a political preference.

The foundation of this government must be national sovereignty, the rule of law, meritocracy, a production-based economy, social justice, and a strong state understanding. A Turkey that bases its foundation on domestic production, protects its national resources, supports its farmers, industrialists, and laborers; and gives hope to its youth and confidence to its citizens should be targeted. There is a need for a state mind that knows it cannot make its political independence permanent without strengthening its economic independence.

It should not be forgotten that Turkey bears responsibility not only to solve today's problems but also to build the strong state of the coming centuries. This responsibility is too great to fit within the narrow boundaries of political parties. Patriotism is not just a commitment expressed in words; it is the will to meet on a common mind when necessary and to keep the country's interests above personal and political calculations.

The founding philosophy of our Republic, the spirit of the Kuvayı Milliye, and the independence character of our nation remind us of an important truth: Turkey is a great country that has no obstacle it cannot overcome when it is united.

What we need today is not to get lost in the political debates of the past, but to build the Turkey of the future together. A new ground for political reconciliation must be established where no one is marginalized, the state is governed with justice, and national interests are kept above all kinds of calculations.

There is a new path ahead for Turkey: The Path of National Consensus.

This path is not the path of a party, but the path of the nation. It is not a matter of one period, but of future generations. Because a strong Turkey is only possible with common sense, common will, and common responsibility.

History does not forget the will shown by nations in difficult times. Turkey's future will also be shaped not by divisions, but by those who meet in the common conscience of these lands.