fehim yamak calgav- THE CRITICAL DATE AND EVENT:
On March 18, 2019, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s statement in Çanakkale—”You will return in coffins like your grandfathers”—was recorded by Australia and New Zealand as a “direct security threat.” - THE RESPONSE OF THE AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER:
Then-Prime Minister Scott Morrison described these words as “disgusting, offensive, and reckless.” He immediately summoned the Turkish Ambassador and brought diplomatic relations to the brink of collapse. Through this firm stance, Morrison demonstrated that Australia is not anyone’s “whipping boy.” - PERSONAL INTERVENTION AND THE WARNING TO TRUMP:
During the period when Mr. Trump adopted a similar attitude toward Australia, I personally sent him a written message and an email with this historic warning:
“Mr. Trump, you cannot make such an outburst against Australia!” Through this intervention, I defended Australia’s international honor and diplomatic weight, standing as a barrier against foreign interference.
- INTERNAL THREAT AND WARNING TO THE TURKISH COMMUNITY:
Excluding the proud and honest Turks living in Australia; the activities created by “HOLLOW AKFERS” through proposals regarding Lake Chad or the Salton Sea—aimed at those who migrated and those already living there—constitute a MAJOR INTERNAL THREAT TO AUSTRALIA. These structures threaten the peace of the country by manipulating both old residents and newcomers.
IN CONCLUSION:
THE AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER IS NO ONE’S WHIPPING BOY!
Australia is not a country that will bow down to the arbitrary outbursts of either Erdoğan or Trump. This declaration serves as both a historical reminder and a warning to protect the internal security of the nation.
