Commemorative Message of Turgut Özal from the Chairman of the Motherland Party, İbrahim Çelebi
"Turgut Özal was not only a politician, but also a statesman and a visionary," said Çelebi, adding: "His innovations in many fields, from economy to foreign policy, played a major role in Turkey's reaching a respected position in the world. Özal's leadership is of critical importance in overcoming the many challenges Turkey faces and pursuing the ideal of 'Greater Turkey'.” said. Çelebi said that Turgut Özal adopted a sincere approach to politics that was in touch with the public and that he won the hearts of the Turkish people with this approach.