Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu
@kilicdarogluk · Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Iraq, Yemen
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu is a Turkish politician.
September 9 is the victory day of İzmir’s liberation and our country’s independence. The flag rising in İzmir is the flag of freedom in the face of captivity, the flag of the struggle for independence in the face of occupation, and the flag of the light of the Republic in the face of darkness. With gratitude, mercy, and infinite respect, I commemorate all our heroes, martyrs, and veterans who made these lands a homeland, foremost among them the Great Leader, Veteran Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Happy anniversary of İzmir’s liberation. Long live a fully independent Türkiye!
Translated from TurkishGreat Atatürk, my esteemed General Chairman, we promise that we will crown our Republic with democracy in its second century and make the sovereignty of the nation fully prevail. Drawing strength from the spirit of September 9, we will continue our struggle to make our country a land of democracy, justice, and hope… We bow respectfully before your cherished memory; we remember your comrades-in-arms and our revered martyrs with mercy, and our veterans with gratitude and thanks; we respectfully commemorate all members of the Republican People's Party who lost their lives. May your soul rest in peace.
Translated from TurkishEvery morning I start the day with the weight of the Six Arrows on my lapel. I have no aim other than to preserve that legacy, carry it as it deserves, and entrust it to the next generation. Because some legacies have no owners. They have trustees. Long live and prosper, Party! #CHP103Yaşında
Translated from TurkishI wholeheartedly congratulate the Sultans of the Net, our technical staff, and everyone who contributed, for bringing our nation great joy as European champions. Each one of our girls has become a wonderful example for our youth through her determination, discipline, and team spirit. I thank you all for making our crescent-and-star flag fly at the summit of Europe. I kiss your eyes, my children. We are proud of you.
Translated from TurkishOn the 107th anniversary of the Sivas Congress, I commemorate with respect, gratitude, and mercy the founding leader of the Republic of Türkiye, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, his comrades-in-arms, and the historic delegation that gathered in Sivas on September 4, 1919, to make the will of the nation prevail. The Sivas Congress adopted the indivisible integrity of the homeland, full independence, and the supremacy of the national will as fundamental principles. The will put forward in Sivas 107 years ago is not merely a glorious memory of our history. It is a great political legacy extending from the Society for the Defense of the Rights of Anatolia and Rumelia to the Republican People’s Party. The spirit of the Sivas Congress, which we regard as the first congress of the Republican People’s Party, lives on in our party today. The Republican People’s Party is the political heir to that great struggle that holds the sovereignty of the nation above all forms of tutelage and makes no concessions on independence or the Republic. This legacy places not only pride but also a great responsibility upon us. Whatever the circumstances, it is our historical duty to stand up for the national will, the law, democracy, and the Republic. We will continue to carry with determination, today as yesterday, the torch of independence lit in Sivas and the idea of national sovereignty. I commemorate all the heroes of our struggle for independence, foremost among them Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, with mercy, gratitude, and respect.
Translated from TurkishOnce upon a time, the phrase “the will of the people” never left this government’s rhetoric. I look at what happened in Üsküdar and Yüreğir: Courts, investigations, detentions, transfers of council members… I ask: Is the will of the people sacred only when the people elect you? From here, I address all members of the Republican People's Party: Stand by one another. No one should feel alone in the face of these pressures. We will not be afraid, we will not fall apart, we will not abandon one another. The municipalities of the Republican People's Party were won with the people's votes. We will not hand the mandate entrusted by the people to anyone through backroom maneuvers. Stop wielding the power of the government against people for the sake of a mayoralty. Will you take, one by one through these methods, the municipalities you could not win at the ballot box? Is it worth bringing the country to this state, trampling the law and morality underfoot, in order to take one more municipality? You can never take over the Republican People's Party by intimidating and dividing it.
Translated from TurkishI am making a press statement after our visit to Buca Prison in İzmir.
Translated from TurkishWe are in Kaynaklar village in İzmir's Buca district.
Translated from Turkish“National Consciousness, Strong Turkey” İzmir Gathering
Translated from TurkishI am making a statement following our visit to the Union of İzmir Chambers of Tradesmen and Craftsmen.
Translated from TurkishI share from the bottom of my heart the pain of those who lost their lives on the passenger ship that sank after taking on water off Girne. May Allah have mercy on those who lost their lives; I extend my condolences to their families and loved ones. I convey my wishes for a speedy recovery to our passengers who survived the accident and to our injured, and I hope that those missing at sea, where search-and-rescue efforts are still ongoing, will be found safe and sound as soon as possible. I wish ease and success to all our teams taking part in the search-and-rescue efforts.
Translated from TurkishThe Great Offensive that began at Kocatepe on the morning of August 26 reached victory at Dumlupınar on August 30, 1922, with the Battle of the Commander-in-Chief. That great victory under the command of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was not merely the defeat of the occupying armies. It was the declaration to the world that the fate of Anatolia would henceforth be determined not in other capitals, but by the people of these lands. Years later, Atatürk described August 30 as “the immortal monument to the Turkish nation’s idea of freedom and independence.” That monument rose through the shared will of all the colors of Anatolia. People who defended the same homeland amid deprivation stood shoulder to shoulder to leave their children an independent country. 104 years have passed. Today our region is once again in the midst of wars, conflicts, and power struggles. In such a period, when borders are being debated and maps are being sought to be redrawn, August 30 tells us something very clearly: the greatest assurance of Turkey’s independence is the unity of our nation. Therefore, what falls to us today is not to open new fronts, but to heal old wounds. A Turkey where the weapons have fallen completely silent, mothers no longer weep after their children, and Turks, Kurds, Alevis, and Sunnis live in our homeland in peace, security, and brotherhood will be the strength, not the weakness, of our Republic. A century ago, we won our independence together. We saved our homeland together. Now we must strengthen together and carry into the future the legacy of that great victory, our Republic, by making it a homeland of peace and democracy. I commemorate with mercy, gratitude, and respect all the heroes of the Great Offensive, our martyrs, and our veterans, foremost among them Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Happy August 30 Victory Day.
Translated from Turkish (Türkiye)I welcome the steps being taken toward lasting peace and stability in Syria. Developments aimed at integrating the SDF’s armed structures into the Syrian state are of great importance not only for Syria’s future, but also for the peace and security of our region. A democratic Syria in which the identities, fundamental rights, and freedoms of Syrian Kurds are guaranteed; in which all ethnic and religious groups can live together on the basis of equal citizenship; and which preserves its territorial integrity is in the interests of both Turkey and the peoples of the region. These developments also offer Turkey an important opportunity. We must remove the Kurdish issue completely from the shadow of weapons and conflict and resolve it under the roof of democratic politics, the law, and the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. I sincerely wish for the process underway in Turkey to result in the complete laying down of arms, the end of terrorism, the strengthening of our democracy, and the further consolidation of the historic brotherhood between Turks and Kurds. Turkey’s strengthening of its own internal peace will be a very important guarantee not only for our country, but also for peace and stability in the Middle East. Years ago, with this understanding, I proposed the Middle East Peace and Cooperation Organization, or OBİT. I still believe today that establishing a peace and cooperation structure led by Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria, and eventually encompassing the other countries of the region, is a historic necessity for the future of the Middle East. Because the common will of the peoples living in this geography, not the calculations of other countries’ interests, should determine the fate of the Middle East. To the extent that Turkey strengthens peace, democracy, and brotherhood within its own borders, it can also become a leading force for peace in its region. It is possible to establish lasting stability in Syria, to end the bloodshed and tears in Palestine, to end the attacks against Iran, and to make our region a geography of peace, cooperation, and shared prosperity rather than of new wars. The way to achieve this lies not in more conflict, but in more dialogue, diplomacy, and regional cooperation. We must not lose time. Turkey should be a founding force for peace in the Middle East, not a party to the wars. The shared future of Turks, Kurds, and Arabs lies in peace. Long live the brotherhood of peoples! Long live the brotherhood of peoples! Long live the brotherhood of peoples!
Translated from TurkishThe Great Offensive, which began on August 26, is one of the strongest testaments etched into history to the Turkish nation’s will for independence and love of country. The great victory won on August 30 proclaimed to the whole world that our nation would never give up its freedom and independence. I commemorate with respect, mercy, and gratitude all the heroes of the National Struggle and our revered martyrs who gave their lives for our homeland, foremost among them Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the Commander-in-Chief of this unparalleled victory.
Translated from TurkishI am speaking at the 2nd Kardeş Göçerler Yörük Event held in the Toroslar district of Mersin.
Translated from TurkishMay Allah have mercy on the mining worker who lost his life in the collapse at Nallıhan Çayırhan Coal Enterprises; I extend my condolences and wish patience to his family, relatives, and all his colleagues. I also hope that our 12 workers rescued injured from the collapse recover their health as soon as possible. To avoid losing another life in the mines, occupational health and safety measures must be implemented at the highest level; inspections must be carried out meticulously and without compromise. The lives of our miners must come before production targets and every kind of economic concern. All necessary measures must be taken so that this tragedy is not experienced again.
Translated from TurkishIsrael’s attack on the Abu Zuhur Military Airfield and Prime Minister Netanyahu’s words, “We sent Turkey a message and made sure they understood it better,” are an open provocation against the sovereignty of the Republic of Türkiye, a crude disrespect, and a direct threat to regional peace. No state, especially Israel, can use language about “bringing the Republic of Türkiye into line” or “putting it in its place.” This rhetoric is unacceptable arrogance and insolence toward a sovereign state. Türkiye is a nation that has preserved its independence and honor throughout history; no one can try to “send a message” to this land. This provocative language and the actual attack clearly reveal an intention to deliberately upset the delicate balance in Syria, carry tensions to dangerous levels, and destabilize the region. Our national interests and regional stability require a determined, calm, and clear stance against such insolence. The Republic of Türkiye will continue to maintain its position based on its sovereignty and international law without ever making concessions. Israel’s reckless conduct is a threat not only to Türkiye, but to the entire region. This is not a simple act that will go down in history as a black stain; it is the active attack of a country that has declared its intent to turn the entire region into hell unless it is stopped.
Translated from TurkishWith the announcement of the YKS placement results, a new page is opening in the lives of our young people. I wholeheartedly congratulate all the young people who have been placed at a university and wish them success in their educational lives. But I especially want to say this to our young people who were not placed at a university today, could not get into the department they wanted, or ended up far from the city of their dreams: One exam result does not determine your worth or your future. Do not give up on your dreams. Sometimes the road to the goal may be longer and different than we planned. We must build a Turkey together where our young people can develop their talents freely, receive a quality education, find a job when they graduate, and look to the future with confidence. It is not enough just to wish you success; we must also create fair opportunities for you to realize your dreams. May your path be open and your future bright. Each of your dreams is Turkey's future.
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