Kılıçdaroğlu, Erdoğan’s opponent, on the Russian invasion of Ukraine: “We think that we should stand by Ukraine in the Russia-Ukraine war. It is not right for a country with nuclear weapons to invade the territory of a country that does not have nuclear weapons and to start a war.”
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One student asked, “If the opposition wins the election, what will your government’s attitude be towards the European Union (EU)?” Responding to the question, Kılıçdaroğlu said, “We are determined to make all democratic moves without waiting for the European Union to open a new chapter in terms of democratization. In other words, they will not open any chapters. There are very serious problems with our EU membership at the moment, but these problems are not the kind problems that cannot be solved. These problems will come to an end when we bring democracy to the full with our own free will.”
***”POLITICAL ETHICS LAW WILL BE IMPLEMENTED”***
Kılıçdaroğlu said that their main goal is to “establish very good and close relations with countries with developed democracies”.
When asked about the economic reforms they will implement to increase their living standards if they come to power, Kılıçdaroğlu said, “A political ethics law will be enacted. The political institution will be purified from pollution. It will be fought against extravagance. For example, Erdogan has 16 planes, we will sell 15 of them, we will save income for the treasury. Like the President of the Central Bank, the Chairman of the Capital Markets Board, the President of the Public Procurement Authority, the competent people, that is, the people who are qualified in the government, who know the job and thus arouse respect in the public, will be appointed, not political people.”
***FOREIGN POLICY WITH RUSSIA***
Asked by a student, “What will be the prediction of Turkey’s foreign policy towards Russia,” Kılıçdaroğlu stated that Turkey has economic relations with Russia and said, “While Western countries did not provide many technologies in the past, Russia did. For example, aluminum, glass industry, petrochemical industry. Russia has provided for Turkey in these areas. But Turkey has developed the technology, and perfected it. We will continue our economic relations.”
Kılıçdaroğlu said, “We think that we should stand by Ukraine in the Russia-Ukraine war. It is not right for a country with nuclear weapons to invade the territory of a country that does not have nuclear weapons and to start a war.”
CHP Chairman Kılıçdaroğlu said, “Turkey’s dependence on Russia in terms of energy and the increase in this rate will increase this dependency, especially with the activation of the nuclear power plant, and we express in different environments that this will pose a serious problem for Turkey.”
***”WE NEVER CONSIDER BEING PARTIES IN THE ARAB WORLD’S OWN DOMESTIC AFFAIRS”***
“How do you see Turkey’s relations with the Gulf countries? In particular, how do you plan to restore trust between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)?” Responding to the question, Kılıçdaroğlu said that foreign policy should not be a reason for a fight between the parties, should be national, and should be built on the interests of the country.
Kılıçdaroğlu said, “We want to be in harmony with all our neighbors, whether with Gulf countries, Syria or Iran. We also want to develop economic relations. Therefore, we do not find it right to be a party in the internal affairs of the Arab world. On the contrary, if there is a conflict between them, it is important to end the conflict.” If we have a task, we find it right to fulfill it.”
Touching on the murder of Washington Post columnist Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Consulate General of Saudi Arabia in Istanbul, Kılıçdaroğlu stated that they think differently from the government on this issue and said, “The file of a murder committed in Turkey cannot be handed over to Saudi Arabia. It is an illegal practice and this practice has already been implemented. severely criticised.”
Kılıçdaroğlu, to the question regarding the Istanbul contract, “We have a commitment. When we come to power, we will put it into effect within a week.”
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Turkey’s future is..interesting. He forgot to mention Greece, that he would rather invade instead of just threaten. He also wants harmony with Syria, a country part of which Turkey occupies, like Cyprus.
Isn’t Turkey already supporting Ukraine with drones and weapons?
Is Kılıçdaroğlu’s Ukraine policy statement significantly different from Erdoğan in any way?
My man thinks Turkey can still join the EU. I’d expect a realistic approach.