"If today we can pursue our policy from the East of the Mediterranean to the Aegean, from the Caucasus to South Africa, it is because of the progress we have made in the political, economic and technological spheres."
The statement came from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Qadin.Net reports quoting the Telegraph.
"It is impossible for nations that cannot be strong and independent in defense to look to their future with confidence. The defense industry is a non-stop, development-oriented industry. We have to go further and develop further. "
Erdogan noted that Turkey, as a democracy and the rule of law, will overcome all obstacles and continue its path, breaking all insidious games: "Turkey's only goal is to protect the recognized rights of himself and his friends."