Erdogan: "Jerusalem is our city and Turkey's honor"
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Jerusalem is "the city of Turkey," emphasizing the historical significance of the city and the support of the Palestinian people.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made a statement to the deputies of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, which caused a wide response. He called Jerusalem "our city", emphasizing Turkey's historical connection with this sacred place.
Erdogan noted that for Turkey, the issue of Jerusalem goes beyond the usual geopolitics. He recalled that the ancestors of Turks have respected and appreciated this city for centuries, which makes it a part of Turkish history and identity.
The President stressed that Turkey considers it an honor to defend the rights of the Palestinian people on international platforms. He called the Palestinian issue and the struggle for Jerusalem a "bleeding wound in the world consciousness" and assured that Turkey would continue its support to the end.
This statement strengthens Turkey's position as one of the active supporters of the Palestinian people and underlines its desire to play a key role in the fate of Jerusalem in the international arena.
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