Türkiye’s ruling party slams Macron’s remarks as “extremely inappropriate”

Türkiye’s ruling Justice and Development Party has rejected remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron as “extremely inappropriate.”

Following a meeting of the party’s Central Executive Committee, chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, spokesperson Ömer Çelik, said Macron’s rhetoric reflects “unwarranted arrogance,” Caliber.Az reports, citing Turkish media 

Macron stated on April 25 that France would stand by Greece if Athens faced a threat, hinting at one from Türkiye.

“All our enemies, potential or actual, must be made fully aware of this,” he noted.

The party spokesperson made it clear that Paris should focus on resolving regional conflicts and strengthening stability rather than issuing sharp statements about Türkiye.

He accused France of attempting to build alliances in the Eastern Mediterranean that run counter to Ankara’s interests.

In conclusion, Çelik emphasised the need for dialogue in the region and condemned what he called “provocative rhetoric” that fuels rising tensions.

The meeting in Ankara covered domestic political issues, preparations for the party’s 25th anniversary, and the “Century of Türkiye” concept.

Addressing international developments, Çelik also commented on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, tensions surrounding Iran, and broader global political crises.

He argued that the European Union faces internal contradictions and is unable to act as a unified political force.

Responding to statements by EU officials about “protecting Europe from the influence of Russia, Türkiye and China,” Çelik described such rhetoric as “ideologically biased” and indicative of double standards toward Ankara.

By Bakhtiyar Abbasov