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Erdoğan in New York: ‘Yes to Integration, No to Assimilation’
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed Turkish and Muslim communities in New York, saying Muslims should be able to integrate into the societies where they live without being expected to abandon their language, culture or roots.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed members of the Turkish and Muslim communities in New York, calling for stronger integration into the societies in which they live while firmly rejecting assimilation.
Erdoğan delivered his remarks at the Gathering of Turkish and Brotherly Communities at Gotham Hall, an event organized by the Turkish American National Steering Committee (TASC), the Union of International Democrats (UID), the Independent Industrialists’ and Businessmen’s Association (MÜSİAD) and the US Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO).
Speaking about the experiences of immigrant and Muslim communities, Erdoğan argued that integration should not require people to abandon their language, culture, faith or ties to their homeland.
“There are problems in many parts of the world, particularly in Europe. Muslims are expected not to integrate but to assimilate. We say ‘yes’ to integration and ‘no’ to all forms of assimilation,” Erdoğan said.
He stressed that people can become strong and active members of the countries where they live while preserving their cultural identity and connection to their homeland.
Erdoğan said Türkiye considers the growing human capital and institutional capacity of Turkish, Muslim and related communities in the United States important, highlighting achievements in business, science, academia, healthcare, law and technology.
He also described Turkish citizens living in the United States as natural representatives of Türkiye through their professional achievements, relationships and contributions to American society.
Erdoğan Calls for Stronger Representation in the US
Erdoğan urged the Turkish community to strengthen its presence in politics, business, academia, culture and the arts, saying individual achievements should be transformed into strong institutions and lasting structures that can be passed on to future generations.
He also addressed anti-Muslim sentiment, xenophobia and discrimination, arguing that stronger community organizations and solidarity would help counter such challenges.
Turning to U.S. politics, Erdoğan encouraged eligible Turkish citizens to exercise their democratic rights in the upcoming midterm elections and make their voices heard through participation in the electoral process.
The gathering was one of Erdoğan’s final engagements in New York during his visit for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
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