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Numan Kurtulmuş visits Gaziantep to discuss security and cooperation
Turkish Grand National Assembly Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş conducted a series of visits in Gaziantep, addressing national security, regional cooperation, and academic milestones.
During his visit to Gaziantep University for the 2026-2027 academic year opening, Kurtulmuş discussed the ‘Terror-Free Turkey’ initiative. He noted that terrorism has cost the country approximately 2 trillion dollars over the last 50 years. He highlighted that a parliamentary commission, which held 21 meetings, recently passed a roadmap report with 47 out of 50 votes.
Regarding security, Kurtulmuş reported significant progress in the Metina region, where state institutions have taken control of caves and weapons previously held by terrorist groups. He emphasized that these steps aim to ensure no terrorist elements remain in border areas.
In a diplomatic move, Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality and Gaza Municipality signed a sister city protocol to strengthen solidarity and strategic cooperation. Kurtulmuş reaffirmed Turkey's support for Palestinian freedom, describing the situation in Gaza as a major humanitarian crisis.
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Fatma Şahin · Gaza · Gaza Municipality · Gaziantep · Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality · Gaziantep Municipality · Gaziantep University · Grand National Assembly of Turkey · Numan Kurtulmuş · Turkish Grand National Assembly
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The terrorism issue has cost Turkey approximately 2 trillion dollars over 50 years. www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr · www.odatv.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Gaziantep and Gaza signed a sister city protocol to strengthen solidarity and strategic cooperation. www.karsmanset.com · www.malatyaguncel.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Numan Kurtulmuş stated that oppressors are destined to be defeated and destroyed. www.gaziantepgapgazetesi.com · www.karsmanset.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Numan Kurtulmuş visited Gaziantep University for the 2026-2027 academic year opening ceremony. www.gaziantepgapgazetesi.com · www.aksam.com.tr · www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.bursahakimiyet.com.tr · www.odatv.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] A parliamentary commission held 21 meetings and its report was accepted with 47 votes out of 50 MPs. www.aksiyon.com.tr · www.odatv.com · www.turkgun.com · artigercek.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] State institutions have taken control of caves and weapons previously held by terrorist groups in the Metina region. www.turkgun.com · artigercek.com · www.sondakika.com