Important statements from President Erdoğan after the Cabinet meeting
Speaking after the Cabinet meeting held in Beştepe, President Erdoğan made evaluations regarding fund investigations, urban transformation, and İŞKUR quotas.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made important statements on fund investigations, the urban transformation mobilization, the İŞKUR Youth Program quota, and foreign policy issues after the Cabinet meeting held in Beştepe, which lasted approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes.
Cabinet Meeting and Duration
The Presidential Cabinet held a meeting in Beştepe that lasted approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes. Following the meeting, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan appeared before the cameras to make evaluations on various topics and share current developments.
Fund Investigations and Payments
President Erdoğan stated that the current situation regarding the fund investigations formed the main agenda item of the meeting. Emphasizing that managing the process transparently without using public resources is their primary goal, Erdoğan said that those who make gains through manipulation will pay the price. He also announced that following the passage of the fund law through Parliament, principal amounts of up to 1 million TL will begin to be paid this month.
İŞKUR Youth Program Quota
Within the scope of the statements, another development concerning the youth was shared. President Erdoğan announced to the public that the quota for the İŞKUR Youth Program for the 2026-2027 period has been increased to 150 thousand.
Urban Transformation and Istanbul Emphasis
Drawing attention to the earthquake reality in Istanbul, Erdoğan stated that sacrificing the issue to daily political squabbles would be a betrayal of Istanbul. Reacting to claims of rent-seeking transformation, the President expressed that no one has the right to play with citizens' lives due to ideological stereotypes and stated that they are determined to accelerate the urban transformation mobilization.
Foreign Policy and Regional Developments
Under the foreign policy heading, the attacks by the Houthis targeting Riyadh King Khalid International Airport were condemned. Emphasizing that they stand with Saudi Arabia, Erdoğan announced that the Mecca Agreement will be brought to Parliament.