{"id":12291,"date":"2026-05-15T15:30:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T15:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wnp.com.pk\/?p=12291"},"modified":"2026-05-15T15:30:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T15:30:19","slug":"turkish-interior-minister-highlights-role-of-shopkeepers-in-national-unity-during-tatvan-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/05\/15\/turkish-interior-minister-highlights-role-of-shopkeepers-in-national-unity-during-tatvan-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkish interior minister highlights role of shopkeepers in national unity during Tatvan visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BITLIS, Friday, May 15, 2026 (WNP): Interior Minister of T\u00fcrkiye Mustafa \u00c7ift\u00e7i on Friday interacted with shopkeepers and citizens in the Tatvan district of Bitlis following Friday prayers, emphasizing the vital role of local businesses in strengthening social unity and national solidarity.<\/p>\n<p>During the visit, Minister \u00c7ift\u00e7i held conversations with traders and residents, inquiring about their well-being and extending wishes for prosperity and successful business activities.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12292\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HIXjOclW4AAgeI5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>He described Tatvan as one of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s distinguished districts, known for its sincerity, loyalty and strong attachment to the state, adding that direct engagement with citizens remained essential for understanding public concerns and expectations.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12293\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HIXjOclW4AEz68x.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The minister said the true strength of the country rested in hardworking shopkeepers who opened their businesses at dawn and earned their livelihoods through honest labour.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that shopkeepers were not only central to economic activity but also served as an important pillar of peace, solidarity and societal cohesion in Tatvan and across T\u00fcrkiye.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12294\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HIXjOcmW4AAb8TW.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Minister \u00c7ift\u00e7i further said the strength and prayers of shopkeepers helped reinforce the bridge of trust between the nation and the state, contributing to the stability and prosperity of cities and communities.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12295\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/HIXjOcuXIAA-W7h.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BITLIS, Friday, May 15, 2026 (WNP): Interior Minister of T\u00fcrkiye Mustafa \u00c7ift\u00e7i on Friday interacted with shopkeepers and citizens in the Tatvan district of Bitlis following Friday prayers, emphasizing the vital role of local businesses in strengthening social unity and national solidarity. 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