Erdogan's Message: Turkey on the Rise, We Will Prevail Again
President Erdogan emphasizes reopening Hagia Sophia in speech at Quran Reading Contest
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke at the final of the "Quran Reading Contest" organized by TRT for the 7th time this year. In his speech, President Erdogan drew attention to the importance of reopening Hagia Sophia to worship.
"The restoration of Hagia Sophia in accordance with the legacy of Fatih is the only symbol of our country's embrace of civilization values," said President Erdogan. "As we have come out of the struggle we have entered so far, we have come out with a clear conscience. We will also reach the target."
President Erdogan went on to emphasize Turkey's goal of rising again, with the power of the country's civilization and the belief and creed rooted in the Quran.
"We want to transform these pleasing developments into the foundation of a new development that will bring our country and our nation to the top in every aspect of life," President Erdogan said. "We have achieved this in a thousand years in many geographies throughout history, and we will succeed again, by Allah's leave."
The Islamic world has left its mark on the world for more than a thousand years, but has paid the highest price in recent times, according to President Erdogan. He believes that reopening Hagia Sophia to worship will serve as a powerful symbol of Turkey's embrace of civilization values and resurgence as a major player in global affairs.
The Quran Reading Contest organized by TRT highlights the role of the Quran in Turkey's cultural heritage and religious identity. With President Erdogan's speech, the event also serves as a platform to promote the reopening of Hagia Sophia as a crucial step in Turkey's resurgence as a leader of civilization values.
