AK Party conducts regional meetings in Trabzon and Gümüşhane

The AK Party has conducted its ‘Türkiye Yüzyılı Buluşmaları’ (Century of Türkiye Meetings) across 18 districts in Trabzon. The program involved party officials, including MPs and central management, meeting with citizens, tradespeople, and NGOs to gather local demands and expectations to be relayed to Ankara.

Key regional issues identified during these meetings include transportation infrastructure, such as the South Ring Road and rail systems, as well as the expansion of tourism to a year-round model. Local concerns regarding agriculture, health, and employment also varied across the different districts.

In Gümüşhane, Ömer İleri discussed the ‘Century of Türkiye’ vision, stating the goal is for the country to rank among the top 10 states globally in all fields. He emphasized a shift toward a ‘Great Türkiye Consensus’ politics, moving away from confrontational styles, and touched upon advancements in defense technology, space exploration, and the ‘terror-free Türkiye’ process.