Communications Director Burhanettin Duran: Özel's language reflects anger

Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran, regarding CHP Chairman Özel's remarks targeting President Erdoğan, described them as "irresponsible and lacking in courtesy as a style" while evaluating,thiscontradicts the "let's move away from polarization"sentiment he expressedjust one day ago.He stated that there is aclear contradiction.

Duran madethe followingstatementHe made the statement and said:

CHP Chairman Özgür Özel's remarks about the Presiirresponsible and discourteous style targeting our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, is in clear contradiction with his owncall to “moveaway frompolarization”which he expressed just a day ago.is clear. Özel's language reflectsnot the truth, butanger and distortion.

Turkey's foreign policy is neither bombastic nor opportunnot with slogans, but within the framework of the interests of our state and our nation it is conducted with state wisdom. Turkey is an international

actor.has always been consistent regarding the principles of law and respect for sovereignty. Our stance against lawlessness, regardless of its source, is clear.

The attitude demonstrated by our President in international platforms and bilateral contacts, as well as his determinedand courageous stance regarding our country's rights and interests, is a clearindicationof hisleadership will.

The PresiOur President, withglobal counterparts, defends Turkey's interests. What makes our country strong at the table and in the field is this resolute and experienced leadership.

Mr. President's legitimacy is not the result of any external center, but directly the result of the will expressed by our nation at the ballot box. His existence, the nationis the clearest manifestationof the national will.This willwill continue to determine Turkey's courseand its leadershipwithout waiting for approval from others.

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