Erdogan Declares 'Century of Türkiye,' Says Nation Enters Stronger New Era

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared the start of what he called the "Century of Türkiye," telling supporters on 12 July that the country is entering a new and stronger era. "Today marks a new day, a new chapter in history," he said, describing the moment as the dawn of a "great and powerful Türkiye." Erdogan emphasized national unity, insisting that every citizen—whether Turkish, Kurdish, Arab, Sunni, Alevi, right-wing or left-wing, rich or poor—is a first-class citizen before the state. He said the government remains committed to strengthening social cohesion across ethnic and religious lines. The president also claimed that the "terror wall has been torn down," asserting that the Turkish state stands firmer and more hopeful about its future than ever before. Erdogan framed the achievements as evidence of Turkey’s growing clout and resilience amid regional and global challenges.