Merhaba. Hoş bulduk. So happy to be here. First of all, I want to thank all of you for being here tonight at the end of your weekend. This is a monumental day for me, feeling the echo of this land from which my ancestors came. The taste, the sound, the vibrations, the aspirations of hope that both nations have for each other. I’m so honored to have the DNA of this great region in me, together with the liberty, peace and prosperity of America.
I come with a simple message from President Trump, which is his desire to raise the level of the alliance between Türkiye and the United States to the level that it deserves. We’ve always had a great relationship, but it should be an extraordinary relationship. The president’s goal is to elevate this relationship, through the people, and through the great leaderships of our great nations, to find an accelerated peace and prosperity that make both Türkiye and the United States greater and the world better.
So, I’m hopeful. I look forward to working with all of you. And I’m privileged and fortunate to be here in this great nation. Thank you.