Erdoan hails 'Century of Trkiye' as republic turns 101

President Recep Tayyip Erdoan said on Tuesday that only “a few obstacles” remained before reaching “the bright future that we call the century of Trkiye”, as the nation celebrated the 101st anniversary of its Republic.

Erdoan led a delegation of state representatives to Antkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatrk, founder of modern Trkiye, for celebrations of October 29, Republic Day.

The presidential motorcade moving along the Lion Road included Speaker of the Grand National Assembly Numan Kurtulmu, Vice President Cevdet Ylmaz, opposition leaders zgr zel (CHP), Devlet Baheli (MHP) and Msavat Derviolu (IYI Party), as well as members of the cabinet, heads of higher judiciary, Chief of General Staff Metin Grak, force commanders and other dignitaries.

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– Recep Tayyip Erdogan (@RTErdogan) October 29, 2024

In his message published in the Antkabir special book, Erdoan wrote: “At a time when regional borders are once again drawn in blood and tears as they were a century ago, we are taking all measures to protect our homeland and the security of our nation. »

Republic of Türkiye #101Yanda pic.twitter.com/To6lAVYCUl

– Recep Tayyip Erdogan (@RTErdogan) October 29, 2024

Earlier on Tuesday, in a video message, Erdoan expressed his gratitude to “all our friends and guests who share the joy of our festival, here and in different parts of the world.”

“Today we are filled with happiness and legitimate pride as we celebrate the first anniversary of the new century of our Republic,” he said.

The President paid tribute to the founding figures of the Republic, particularly Mustafa Kemal Atatrk, honoring Trkiye as “the newest and most enduring link in a chain of states with a legacy spanning thousands of years.” years “.

He remembered the nation's martyrs and veterans saying, “Each of our brothers who fell to the ground like in a rose garden for our independence, especially the martyrs we lost during the attack on TAI, the main organization of our defense industry, will be. always live in our hearts.

Highlighting the historical legacy of Trkiye, Erdoan said: “As a nation, we have a deep-rooted state tradition of more than 2,200 years, symbolized by the 16 stars of the presidential seal. »

He underlined the country's determination to “eternally defend an independent, strong, honorable and prosperous Trkiye”.

I congratulate each and every citizen living in our country and around the world on October 29, Republic Day. pic.twitter.com/0NIl633qU0

– Recep Tayyip Erdogan (@RTErdogan) October 29, 2024

The Turkish leader reaffirmed the country's commitment to its values, saying: “Both within our borders, in our region and around the world, we will more firmly embrace our nation's ancient historical perspective and our civilizational values to establish peace, tranquility, security, and justice. »

Faced with challenges, Erdoan said: “Neither the terrorist organizations, nor those who seek to flood our region with blood and fire through expansionist ambitions, nor the imperialists who support and embolden them, can prevent us from achieving the objectives of our struggle. »

Looking to the future, the president expressed his desire to “open wide the doors to a Trkiye where we can foster joy instead of sorrow, share prosperity instead of difficulties, and nurture hope instead of pessimism.”

Erdoan reiterated the government's commitment to the ideal of a “big and strong Trkiye,” saying it was doing everything “undeterred by external and internal adversaries.” He said he was confident of being able to emerge from this new era “with our Republic even stronger”, citing “the help of God, the wisdom and support of our people, as well as the political and military strength of our country” .

The Turkish leader concluded by calling for unity, saying: “I wholeheartedly believe that all our citizens, regardless of their origins, beliefs or political affiliation,

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