Second Meeting of the Committee Under the Terror-Free Turkey Process to Be Held
Cevdet Yılmaz announced at a meeting in Tuzla that the cost of terrorism to the country is at least 2.3 trillion dollars and shared the stages of the process.
Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz announced at an event he attended in Tuzla that the second meeting of the government committee established within the framework of the "Terror-Free Turkey process" will be held tomorrow.
Important Statements at the Tuzla Meeting
Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz made important assessments at the Tuzla Eastern and Southeastern Opinion Leaders Meeting held at the Tuzla Municipality Marriage Palace and Cultural Center.
The Committee's Work and Members
Yılmaz stated that the committee established under his chairmanship within the scope of the process will hold its second meeting in the morning to monitor the task. The committee includes the Ministers of National Defense, Foreign Affairs, Interior, and Justice, as well as relevant senior officials.
Economic Cost of Terrorism Calculated
Emphasizing that terrorism has hindered Turkey's economic and social development for many years, Yılmaz reported that, according to calculations made with the Presidency Directorate of Strategy and Budget, the 40-year loss is at least 2.3 trillion dollars.
Stages and Goals of the Process
Yılmaz noted that in the first stage, disarmament will be detected and reported on the ground, and the second stage, which includes legal processes, will not be transitioned to until this is completed. He also stated that Turkey's national income is expected to reach 1.8 trillion dollars by the end of 2026.