Politics · Turkey · 15 hrs ago
Erdoğan says ending terrorism could boost Türkiye’s economy
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says ending terrorism could spur economic growth across Türkiye.
He presented the government’s “Terror-Free Türkiye” initiative as a project that goes beyond security and could open new opportunities in tourism, trade and investment.
Erdoğan said eastern and southeastern provinces, including Hakkari, Van and Diyarbakır, could attract more visitors and investment if security improves.
He said the benefits could reach all 86 million citizens and reaffirmed his aim to complete the process through dialogue and broad public consensus.
Two Gabar oil fields have an estimated 135 million barrels in place, Erdoğan said, while current production in the region has reached 84,000 barrels a day.
He expects Gabar output to exceed 100,000 barrels a day in the second half of 2027, and said Türkiye plans to double the number of households served by Black Sea natural gas.
The government is also targeting $300 billion in exports and more than $70 billion in tourism revenue, goals Erdoğan said greater security and energy production could support.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said ending terrorism could unlock economic growth through tourism, trade and investment across Türkiye.
He described the “Terror-Free Türkiye” initiative as a project extending beyond security and said its benefits could reach all 86 million citizens.
Erdoğan said eastern and southeastern provinces could attract more international attention for their historical and natural attractions.
He also announced oil discoveries in two fields in the Gabar region with an estimated combined potential of 135 million barrels.
The government aims to raise exports to $300 billion and tourism revenues above $70 billion.
- Who
- President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
- What
- He said ending terrorism could drive economic growth and announced new oil discoveries in southeastern Türkiye.
- When
- Monday, according to the article published on November 9, 2026.
- Where
- Erdoğan spoke at the Presidential Complex in Ankara; the oil discoveries are in the Gabar region.
- Why
- He said greater security and stability could support tourism, trade, investment and Türkiye’s long-term development.
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Production began in the Gabar region.
Integration of more than 4,000 armed group members into Iraqi security forces began in Iraq’s Sinjar region.
Erdoğan spoke after a Cabinet meeting at the Presidential Complex in Ankara.
Gabar production is expected to surpass 100,000 barrels per day from approximately 230 wells.
- Provinces
- 81 provinces
- Population
- 86 million citizens
- Gabar oil fields
- Gaziler and Çardaklı
- Estimated oil potential
- 135 million barrels combined
- Gabar daily production
- 84,000 barrels from 184 wells
- Government targets
- $300 billion in exports and more than $70 billion in tourism revenues
What people are saying
That is when Türkiye will make its greatest economic leap
There is no turning back from this path, which ultimately leads to peace, prosperity, brotherhood and development
When the shadow of terrorism is completely lifted, our cities that have suffered for years under the pressure of migration and insecurity will rise again