Turkish Prime Minister Ben Ali Yildirim said that all the economic data for the first half of 2017 indicate that the growth of the Turkish economy is moving towards the better.

Yildirim made the remarks in a speech during the meeting with former parliamentarians from the Justice and Development Party (AKP).

He explained that the future of the Turkish Economy will be better than now, referring in this regard to the development plans of his government, and the large projects currently completed and projects programmed.

Yildirim discussed the issue of combating terrorist organizations that threaten the security of the country. He said that Turkish forces are working to clean up all parts of the country from terrorist elements that prevent the implementation of development projects in some areas.

The Prime Minister pointed to the continuation of his government to develop the democratic system in the country, and seek to achieve the desired strategic objectives.