Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, in his speech at the Regional Directors Meeting of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, highlighted the impact of the massive infrastructure investments made in the last 23 years on the Turkish economy. Minister Uraloğlu said, “These investments have brought 1 trillion 71 billion dollars made a contribution and the annual average Employment for 1 million people "It offered the opportunity," he said. The total investment amount has increased in the last 23 years. To 298,4 billion dollars It was stated that it was reached.

Minister Uraloğlu emphasized that the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure is the driving force behind Türkiye's development initiative, stating that they strive to reach every corner of Türkiye with the principle of "Where you can't go, it's not yours." The Ministry plays a critical role in building, operating, and managing not only transportation but also communications infrastructure.

Minister Uraloğlu stated that they have kept their promises under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's leadership: "No Stopping, Keep Going." Some of the mega projects implemented during this period that have transformed Türkiye's landscape include:

Tunnels and Bridges: Marmaray, Eurasia Tunnel, Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, 1915 Çanakkale Bridge, Osmangazi Bridge, Kömürhan, Nissibi, Zarova Bridges, Sabuncubeli and Zigana Tunnels.

Motorways: Northern Marmara, Izmir-Istanbul, Ankara-Nigde, Canakkale-Malkara Highways.

Airports and Other Infrastructure: Ordu-Giresun and Rize Artvin Airports, Çamlıca Tower and Filyos Port.

The growth in the infrastructure network is strikingly demonstrated in numbers:

Divided Road Network: From 6 kilometers 29 thousand 926 kilometers The number of provinces connected by divided roads has been increased from 6 to 77 output.

Highway Network: From 714 kilometers 3 thousand 796 kilometers It reached.

Railway Network: Approximately 10,948 kilometers 14 thousand kilometers removed. Total 2 thousand 251 kilometers A high-speed train line has been built. With approximately 4 kilometers of lines under construction, the railway network will be fully operational by 2028. 17 thousand 500 kilometers is aimed to be achieved.

Minister Uraloğlu stated that they are working towards the vision of "There will be no place in the world we cannot reach," and drew attention to developments in the aviation field. The number of airports open to commercial flights has increased to more than 26. To 58 The number of countries to which flights are made has been increased from 50 to 132 and the number of flight destinations is more than 60 To 355 He noted that Türkiye has reached the top 10 countries in the world in maritime. He also noted that the first domestic and national communication satellite was developed in the communication infrastructure. TURKSAT 6A they sent to space and 5G tender He added that they had done so.

Minister Uraloğlu emphasized that Türkiye, just a four-hour flight away, is at the center of a region home to 1,5 billion people and boasting a gross domestic product of $51,2 trillion. He noted that the country is a key transit point on the East-West and North-South axes, saying, Middle Corridor, Development Road Corridor and Zangezur Corridor He said that work on international projects such as these continues.

Towards 2053 goals Minister Uraloğlu also touched upon the issue and said that they aim to exceed 38 thousand kilometers of divided highway length and 28 thousand kilometers of railway length. 'Net Zero Emissions' expressed their desire to achieve their goal.

Addressing the Regional Directors, Minister Uraloğlu stated that they will continue to work with team spirit, transparency, participation, and the efficient use of resources to leave a transportation and communication infrastructure befitting the vision of the Turkish Century to future generations.