Işıkhan, in his statement, stated that there were increases in the minimum wage and the salaries of public personnel and retirees, as stated in the legal and other regulations at the beginning of the year, and accordingly, 15.75 percent for SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees, and 11.54 percent for pension fund and civil servant retirees. reminded that there was an increase.
In this regard, Işıkhan stated that the lowest SSK and Bağ-Kur pensions, which they increased to 12 thousand 500 liras in July 2024, were not affected by this proportional increase, and therefore, he said that legal regulation was needed to increase this figure, as in the past periods.
Işıkhan said, “In this context, we are announcing the decision to increase the lowest SSK and Bağ-Kur pension of 12 thousand 500 liras, by the 6-month CPI rate, that is, by 15.75 percent. With this increase, the lowest pension has increased to 14 thousand 469 liras. Our retirees May it be beneficial, especially to our beloved nation.” he said.
Stating that they are always there for retirees and that they have made significant improvements in their pensions and increased them above inflation, Işıkhan said, “While inflation increased by 64.8 percent in 2023, the lowest pension increased by 114.3 percent. In 2024, while inflation increased by 44.4 percent, the lowest pension increased by 66 percent.” The lowest pension for the first 6 months of this year was 15.75 percent, in line with the increase in SSK and Bağ-Kur pensions. “We are increasing it.” he said.
“AS Türkiye GROWS, WE WILL CONTINUE TO SHARE THE GAINS WITH OUR NATION”
Işıkhan said that they have entered a period in which they have started to reap the fruits of the policies they have implemented with determination in the fight against inflation and that they have reached their targeted points one by one.
Stating that a visible decrease in inflation has begun and that this will be reflected as an increase in welfare in all segments of the economy, Işıkhan said:
“The disciplined financial policies we follow and our determined stance have placed Turkey on a stronger and more stable economic ground. With inflation under control, there is relief in the market, a balance in price stability and a direct improvement in the pockets of our citizens. Thus, the increases in monthly salaries become more meaningful.” “Our main goal is to make the welfare of our retirees and workers permanent by ensuring a permanent decrease in inflation. As Turkey grows and becomes stronger, we will continue to share the gains with our nation.”
