Statements from President Erdoğan on the Maarif Foundation and FETÖ in Beştepe
At the Türkiye Maarif Foundation 10th Anniversary Program, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan conveyed get-well wishes regarding flood disasters, shared international developments in the field of education, and emphasized that the determined fight against FETÖ continues.
In his speech at the Türkiye Maarif Foundation 10th Anniversary Program held at the Beştepe Nation's Library, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan extended his get-well wishes to citizens affected by flood disasters and made important evaluations regarding educational investments and FETÖ's international structuring.
Condolence Message for Flood and Accident Casualties
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan conveyed his get-well wishes to citizens affected by floods and inundations in Antalya and Istanbul.
In his speech, he also shared his prayers for mercy and condolences for the 3 citizens who lost their lives in the disasters and for Üsküdar Deputy Mayor Dündar Ziya Gültekin, who passed away as a result of a tragic traffic accident.
Türkiye Maarif Foundation Global Education Activities
Touching upon the international activities of the Türkiye Maarif Foundation, Erdoğan stated that the foundation offers quality education to over 75,000 students in 66 different countries.
He expressed that the country has significantly improved its educational infrastructure over the past twenty-four years, thereby attaining a stronger position internationally.
International Successes in Education and Increasing Student Numbers
He emphasized that according to the PISA 2025 results, Turkey is the OECD country that has increased its score the most in science and mathematics.
Pointing out that the number of international students across Turkey is approaching 380,000, he noted that the country has become a global player in the field of education.
FETÖ's Structuring and Global Struggle
Stating that FETÖ members used schools in various countries to gain influence and abused the good intentions of the nation, Erdoğan said that the organization serves global imperialism and acts as a servant to Zionism.
He added that as a result of ongoing diplomatic and security efforts, schools affiliated with FETÖ have been completely or partially closed in more than fifty countries.