ANKARA: President of Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said “we are working round the clock to elevate ‘even above the level of contemporary civilizations’ the Republic of Türkiye, which we founded under really harsh conditions 99 years ago by paying high prices. With the democracy and development revolutions we have carried out in the past two decades, we have eliminated not only the obstacles before the national will, but also the thick walls between the public and the republic.”
In a message released on the occasion of the 99th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic, he said “today, we all are proud of and excited for marking the 99th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Türkiye. I congratulate each and every one of our people in the 81 provinces of our country and millions of citizens all across the world on 29 October Republic Day. Also, on behalf of myself, my country and my nation, I offer my gratitude to all our friends who share our joy in our foreign representative offices.”
President Erdoğan said “on this occasion, I once again remember with grace Ghazi Mustafa Kemal, the founder of our Republic, all our heroes who crowned our War of Independence with victory, and all the patriotic members of the Grand National Assembly. I remember with gratitude all our ghazis, and wish Allah’s mercy to our august martyrs who selflessly sacrificed their lives for independence. We are working round the clock to elevate ‘even above the level of contemporary civilizations’ the Republic of Türkiye, which we founded under really harsh conditions 99 years ago by paying high prices. With the democracy and development revolutions we have carried out in the past two decades, we have eliminated not only the obstacles before the national will, but also the thick walls between the public and the republic.”
Below is the full text of his message:
“We have made Türkiye a country, whose democracy is taken as an example, whose economy makes a strong impression, whose diplomacy is attentively followed, and which defends in the strongest manner its national unity and brotherhood despite all kinds of sabotages. It is a fact that Türkiye, whose fight for independence a century ago inspired all the oppressed peoples, are in the eyes and hearts of all today as well. Amid the increasing global uncertainties, our efforts aimed at establishing stability and justice are appreciated by all. We work to create a zone of peace and prosperity in our near environ with our entrepreneurial and humanitarian foreign policy, from putting an end to the humanitarian tragedy in Syria to bringing a solution to the Russia-Ukraine crisis. As a country that delivers the largest amount of humanitarian aid in proportion to national income, we rush to the help of all the oppressed, all the wronged and all the needy wherever they are and regardless of their origin, faith, or differences.
“While increasing our country’s reputation and efficiency abroad, we uninterruptedly continue our investment and development initiatives at home. The natural gas, which we discovered in the Black Sea and which we work day and night to carry to our homes, has opened up new horizons before us in the area of energy. In defense industry, we are now capable of designing, developing, producing and exporting our own goods. We compete against ourselves in every area, from agriculture and tourism to transportation, education and healthcare, and constantly raise our bar of success.
“A few days ago we broke the ground for the biggest social housing project of our history which will meet our 6 million citizens’ need for a home and land. And on October 29 we will hold a ceremony to take our country’s first-ever indigenous and national electric car TOGG off production line.
“Despite all the injustices and hindrances we are faced with, we, with the sensitivity of a chess master, are laying the groundwork for our visions for 2053 and 2071. We are determined to build ‘the Century of Türkiye’ on the infrastructure of works and services which we have built in our country. May my Lord help and guide us! With these thoughts, I congratulate you once again on the 29 October Republic Day, and wish good health, tranquility and welfare for our nation. May our martyrs rest in peace! Happy 99th anniversary of the proclamation of our Republic!”
