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Devlet Bahçeli security and regional policy statements

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Devlet Bahçeli, leader of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), has issued a series of statements regarding national security, regional stability, and bilateral tensions. Bahçeli has maintained a focus on a ‘terror-free Turkey’ initiative, recently stating that steps toward this goal would be finalized soon. In a notable development, Bahçeli held an unplanned meeting with CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey; Kılıçdaroğlu characterized the encounter as two friends meeting and expressed gratitude regarding the ‘Terörsüz Türkiye’ process. Regarding regional foreign policy, Bahçeli has criticized Israeli actions in Gaza and the West Bank and addressed the conflict involving Houthi forces. He emphasized the strength of ties with Azerbaijan and discussed Turkey’s upcoming presidency of the Organization of Turkic ~~States.~~ States (OTS). He ~~also voiced support~~ has described the OTS as an institutional platform for ~~Saudi Arabia regarding~~ shared history and culture, noting increased cooperation in defense, technology, energy, and education. Bahçeli stressed that all OTS cooperation must respect the ~~defense~~ sovereignty and territorial integrity of ~~holy sites.~~ member states, asserting that the bond between Turkey and Azerbaijan transcends political developments and is rooted in a shared ‘heart geography.’ In response to recent social media tensions, he called for common sense to avoid undermining the fraternal bond between the two nations. On bilateral tensions with Greece, Bahçeli asserted that Greece cannot achieve security through alliances or armament unless it recognizes Turkish rights and the sovereignty of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. He warned that Turkey would not be intimidated by Greek defense policies, stating, ‘If it is arming itself to terrorize us, let it not get that out of its mind: no power can terrorize us.’ He suggested Greece should seek lasting peace by building friendly relations with neighbors and ‘drawing lessons from ~~history,’ particularly amid tensions involving the Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnection project and strengthening Athens-Tel Aviv relations.~~ history.’

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