President Erdoğan: Turkey is a global leader in connectivity power
Stating that Turkey has reached a leading position in global connectivity power through aviation investments, President Erdoğan emphasized that the number of airline passengers exceeded 167.5 million in the first 8 months of 2026.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made statements regarding transportation and aviation investments, stating that Turkey has reached the position of a world leader in global connectivity power.
Contributions of Transportation Investments
President Erdoğan stated that the investments made will provide significant contributions to the airport, raising service standards in terms of taxi and waiting times, as well as fuel and time savings. He thanked those who contributed.
Turkey's Strategic Location
Emphasizing that Turkey is in an exceptional position on the world map, Erdoğan noted that 1.5 billion people from 67 countries can arrive in the country within 4 hours, and that the connectivity map has become very clear with land, sea, and railway networks.
The Aim to Revive Turkey
Stating that they work for the welfare and security of 86 million citizens, Erdoğan expressed that they carry the aim of reviving the Republic of Turkey with investments, works, and services, and that they serve the nation fittingly in every field.
Criticisms of Istanbul Airport
Erdoğan voiced that past criticisms directed at the Istanbul Airport project such as "it's a swamp, planes cannot take off, it blocks migration routes" turned out to be completely baseless and that the project is breaking records.
Transportation and Airline Data
Conveying that the number of active airports has been increased from 26 to 58 since 2002, Erdoğan announced that the number of airline passengers nationwide exceeded 167.5 million in the first 8 months of 2026.