European security ‘not possible’ without Turkiye: Erdogan says

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech during Iftar on the Occasion of March 8 International Women’s Day at Halic Congress Center in Istanbul, Turkiye on March 08, 2025 [Turkish Presidency/Murat Kula – Anadolu Agency]

Europe cannot ensure its security without Turkiye, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stressed today.

“The heated debates over past weeks have shown that European security without Turkiye will not be possible,” Erdogan said after a Cabinet meeting in Ankara.

“Europe’s need for our country has begun to be openly acknowledged, not only in terms of security but also in many areas, from the economy to diplomacy and from trade to social life,” he added.

“Turkiye is ready to advance its relations with European countries and the EU in the framework of common interests and mutual respect,” he added.

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