AWARE OF THE HISTORICAL MOMENT Erdogan encouraged his tearful wife, announced the century of a strong Turkey

(Patria) - Emine Erdogan burst into tears during the speech of her husband, Turkish President and AKP Chairman, Tayyip Recep Erdogan in Kizilcahamam, Turkish media report.

In his speech, announced as "historic", Erdogan conveyed important messages about "Turkey without terror" after the disarmament of the Kurdish group PKK, which Ankara considers a terrorist organization.

"This is a historic turning point. Turkey is entering a new era of unity and strength. Today we mark a new day, a new chapter in history. The doors of a great, strong Turkey - the Century of Turkey - are fully open", Erdogan said during the 32nd consultative and evaluation meeting of his Justice and Development Party (AKP) in Ankara.

"Today we mark the dawn of a great and powerful Turkey", he emphasized.

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Speaking about the decades-long fight against terrorism, Erdogan said he hopes the 47-year-old scourge of the PKK has ended on Friday.

He described the Kurdish group's decision to lay down arms as a victory for Turkey, stating that "Turks, Kurds, Arabs - all 86 million citizens - have emerged as winners".

Emphasizing a broader vision of regional unity, Erdogan also said that "today the spirit of Malazgirt, the Jerusalem alliance, and the core of the War of Independence are being reshaped".

"The Republic of Turkey is our common home, our common roof. All 86 million of us are one, united, and brothers forever", Erdogan said in a speech that his wife, Emine, experienced very emotionally.

The photo of Erdogan hugging his tearful wife caused great enthusiasm on social media.