Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) President Ekrem İmamoğluattended the "Industrial Vision of the City" meeting, organized with the contributions of the "Istanbul Industry Platform", which they established during their term of office. At the meeting held at the Anatolian Side Orgazine Industrial Zone (AYOSB) Administration Building, respectively; AYOSB President Murat Çökmez, Biotechnology Specialized Organized Industrial Zone (BİOSB) President Ercan Varlıbaş, CHP Tuzla Mayor candidate Eren Ali Bingöl and İmamoğlu made speeches. Drawing attention to the importance of the industrial sector on the country's economy, İmamoğlu stated that the Istanbul Industry Platform, established under the leadership of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, was established to contribute to the field in question.
“WHILE DETERMINING A GROSS NATIONAL PRODUCT OF 2023 THOUSAND DOLLARS PER PERSON AT THE END OF 25…”
Pointing out that 3-digit inflation figures were encountered due to the economic crisis resulting from the wrong policies of the government, İmamoğlu said in summary:
“This registers with us. The loss of this job is huge, indescribable losses. Just yesterday, 8-9-10-11 years ago, we had determined a gross national product of 2023 thousand dollars per person on this date, at the end of 25; We need to know how painful it is to have to agree to 3/1 of this today and what a huge inconsistency it is. So, is the one who makes this policy or makes this decision losing? We all lose. So, if 25 thousand dollars were achieved today, what kind of mood would I be in? I would be the happiest person in the world, regardless of who did it. As long as we reach that wealth. Let's aim for better, let's put better in front of people. But we have fallen to 3/1 of those targets, and we have become people who accept it, consent to it, and try to get rid of it and leap forward.”
"THE PERSON IN HEAD OF THIS WORK IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS JOB"
“Of course I know the reason for this. Here, of course, I have to say a few sentences on the basis of politics. The person responsible for this job is the person in charge of this job. Very clear. So there is no one else responsible for this. And if there is no accounting for the administration in Istanbul, if the problems are growing, just as I am responsible for that period; Likewise, the President of this country is currently responsible for the economy of this country. Because, when you look at it today, citizens cannot even buy white cheese. There is a real hunger problem. We are opening Kent Restaurant. We will open 3 more within this 1,5 months. I hear it from children, I hear it from retirees, I also hear it from the working class, that people are now clinging to us and shouting at us, 'Open a Kent Restaurant in our neighborhood too, Mayor'. Maybe even our voiceless tradesmen want to say this. “This means deep poverty.”
“BUT WHAT ARE WE DEALING WITH?”
“But what are we dealing with? The general election has passed, a year has passed, economic policies in the country have hit rock bottom, and we are in an even worse situation than that day. We are in a worse situation in terms of production, exports, import figures, budget deficit, current account deficit and all kinds of data due to monetary policies. But his mind and thoughts are in Istanbul. Every day, in every speech, Istanbul is down, Istanbul is up; Mayor of Istanbul is down, Mayor of Istanbul is up. He also feels sorry for the candidate he announced. So you announced a candidate; Let the candidate speak. Let him be our rival. He is trying to describe a process like 'No, he shouldn't be the rival'. We are also watching the process with amazement. A good statesman deals with the main problems of the state. And I say, 'Mind your business.' I suggest you focus on your real business, your real problems. And let the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality elections be held by the people of Istanbul based on the candidates determined in Istanbul, and their performance will be decided by the decision of the people. It's that simple. But this simple process is an effort to make democratic understanding difficult. I think it is pointless to sabotage the local elections so much by holding openings, rallies, etc. In this context, I would like to underline that the real issues are the issues of this producer and that he should deal with them.”
“WHETHER THEY VOTE OR NOT, WE REPRESENT EVERYONE”
“As IMM, we stand with the nation. We are the representatives of the nation. We are your representatives. Not the voters; We represent everyone, whether they vote or not. Political parties are intermediary institutions. In other words, it is a means to service, not an end. We will come to you on that occasion. But the main purpose is; To understand the whole of the nation is to serve the whole of the nation. On this journey, we are individuals who look exactly like that and walk towards that destination. We, as the representatives of the nation, seek the support of all our industrialist friends here, and your votes, with all our good will and diligence, with an understanding that truly cares about you and the future of the people, children and youth of this nation, this country, this beautiful city. We represent an individual or a political party; We represent the nation. This is our morality. We will continue to represent this. Please choose an approach that cares about your nation and your beautiful future. Of course, we want your support. "You should have no doubt that we will run as much as we did yesterday in serving Istanbul, and that we will walk with you towards such a destination, saying 'Full speed ahead'."
