Finance Ministry denies reports on pensions attributed to Minister Şimşek: 'News does not reflect reality.'

Turkey's Treasury and Finance Ministry has issued a denial regarding news reports that attributed statements about pension increases to Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek. The ministry explicitly stated that the information published in Türkiye Gazetesi and Sabah newspapers does not accurately reflect the situation and that the purported statements were not made by Minister Şimşek.

In its statement, the ministry clarified that the meetings where these alleged remarks were made, specifically Minister Şimşek's discussions with lawmakers, were conducted behind closed doors. Consequently, the ministry emphasized that the words attributed to the minister in the news reports have not been verified and are considered mere gossip.

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The news published in Türkiye Gazetesi and Sabah newspapers regarding pension increases, attributed to our minister, does not reflect reality. These statements do not belong to our minister.

The ministry stressed the importance for the public, particularly citizens concerned about sensitive issues like pension amounts, to rely solely on official announcements. This call for caution aims to prevent the spread of misinformation and ensure that the public receives accurate information from credible sources.

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Therefore, the words attributed to him in the news have not been confirmed by us and carry the nature of gossip. It is of great importance for the public, especially our citizens, to rely only on official statements on such sensitive issues that closely concern them.