Murat Kurum, İBB Mayoral Candidate: “We Will Restore Istanbul to Its True Identity” – Latest News
Murat Kurum, speaking at the International Vuslat Platform meeting, stated that the Vuslat Platform is an exceptional school where people in many parts of the world gather around the same purpose and spiritual values to create unity of thought and hearts. He emphasized the contribution of the platform to the upbringing of young people, youngsters, and future generations with an approach that centers on knowledge, morality, and wisdom.
Kurum also expressed that cities are not just structures made of concrete, but they are given life and character through a vision and philosophy. He highlighted the destruction that has occurred in Istanbul over the past five years and emphasized the importance of stopping this destruction and restoring the city to its true identity.
The mayoral candidate discussed the people-focused approach of the AK Party’s 22-year politics, emphasizing the responsive representation system and the politics centered on the people’s will.
Kurum outlined the AK Party’s approach to urban governance, stating that they have not abandoned any city to noise, lack of aesthetics, and irregular urbanization, but have instead made each city a center of peace, harmony, aesthetics, and architecture.
He also addressed the ongoing destruction in Istanbul and assured that the International Vuslat Platform, with its intellectual accumulation and wisdom, will stop the destruction and restore Istanbul to its true identity.
Kurum also pledged to work together with the youth to lead Istanbul, emphasizing the importance of the younger generation as active stakeholders in shaping the city’s future.
Moreover, he stressed the party’s commitment to always stand with the people in difficult times and mentioned their support for victims of recent natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes.
The mayoral candidate concluded his speech by underlining the AK Party’s strategy of representing the values of the people and providing the best services to all parts of society. He also mentioned the unity and solidarity that Turkish people have shown with the victims of various tragedies, both nationally and internationally.
Overall, Murat Kurum’s speech at the Vuslat Platform focused on the AK Party’s vision for Istanbul and its commitment to restoring the city’s identity, empowering the youth, and continuing to serve and support the people.
