“Türkiye remains a key partner in global trade, security and diplomacy. The direction that our country chooses not only affects us, but also on the entire international order” – he emphasized the imamogle in a text published on Wednesday in the British journal.
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“When in 2019 I became the mayor of Istanbul, I started looking for an alternative. In response to Erdogan's authoritarian populism, we introduced a civic model based on human dignity, practical solutions and public trust. This vision was confirmed in 2024, when I was elected the mayor of this 16 million metropolis for the third time, “he reminded Imamoglu.
“The victory was part of the success of the Republican People's Party (CHP, the largest Turkish opposition party), and the message was clear: the nation of Turkey is ready for changes” – he added.
Immogle stopping on March 19 caused the largest wave of protests in Turkey in Turkey. The politician was charged with corruption and relationships with the terrorist organization. Based on corruption allegations, on March 23, he was arrested during further proceedings. On the same day, CHP chose him for its candidate in the presidential election in 2028. On March 26, Nuri Aslan, also a member of the CHP, was appointed as the new mayor of Istanbul.
“Placing me behind bars is not Erdogan's victory. On the contrary, it caused awakening. Students came to the streets first. Hundreds of thousands of people joined them. Over 15 million citizens took part in the Open Pleopons of CHP to nominate me for a presidential candidate. This is a collective occupation of a position in defense of our democratic future, “the oppositionist emphasized.
Paying attention to the global importance of Turkey, The imamog emphasized that the country has the second largest army in NATO, is running to the European Union and belongs to the Council of Europe.
“Our political orientation is crucial for Europe, the transatlantic alliance, the Middle East and the Caucasus regions. The war in Ukraine showed how urgent strategic coordination in this area is. Events in Syria and the tragedy in the Gaza Strip show how quickly instability can spill outside the borders, “a politician said in” FT “.
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“In each of these theaters (activities), democratic, secular Turkey is not only helpful, but even necessary. As the global supply chains are reconfigured, our geographical location and industrial base make us a natural partner. This potential can only be realized when the country is reliable, transparent and based on the principles of economic policy. investors disappear and the capital flows somewhere else, “the CHP politician noted.
“I am writing these words from the Silivri prison cell (in Istanbul), where many other selected officials, scientists, journalists and activists are also detained. I was imprisoned on the basis of unclear rumors obtained from a handful of so -called confidential witnesses. The conviction was not a political prisoner.”
