Turkiye: 7th commemorative ceremony of martyred of July 15 thwarted coup
Islamabad, The Gulf Observer: Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has said that the 15th July coup attempt in Türkiye, was bravely defended by the Turkish people and that 250 people sacrificed their lives to save democracy, their rights and the freedom.
He made the remarks while addressing the 7th commemoration ceremony of the martyred of the July 15, 2016, thwarted coup by Fethullah Gulen Terrorist Organisation (FETO) and Democracy and National Unity Day.
It is indeed a historic example and a great message to the entire world that nothing can harm a democratic order if it is tested and then trusted by the people.
Turkiye Embassy in Islamabad organises an impressive ceremony addressed by NA Speaker and Ambassador
The speaker further stated that this day reminded us of the memorable victory of the Türkiye’s democracy over the dark forces of regression and repression as it was the glorious day when the entire Turkiye nation stood like a rock side by side and showed their patriotism and courage.
They defended democracy and their popular leader President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
He congratulated Dr. Mehmet Paçaci, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye, on behalf of the entire nation.
He added that Pakistan and Türkiye shared goals of democracy & stability,
Pakistan considered Türkiye a brotherly country as it supported it in difficult times, especially during natural disasters, including the earthquake of 2005.
Raja Pervaiz said “I am confident that our relations will continue to grow and stronger in every passing day and our people have always taken pride in Türkiye’s progress as for generations, our two peoples have shared our joys and sorrows.”
Turkey has always supported Pakistan at all regional and global forums and added that the Turkish Embassy in Islamabad also played its role in taking Pakistan-Turkey relations to new heights.
On his part Dr. Mehmet Paçaci, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Pakistan said that the evening and night of the 15th July was a night of unprecedented betrayal as well as a night of unprecedented heroism until dawn.
He said that the Turkish people defended democracy simply at the cost of their lives.
The envoy acknowledged Pakistan’s initiative to prudently clear the FETO organization from its soil which was working in the education sector.
For this, the Turkish nation is grateful to Pakistan.
The ceremony was attended by Ambassadors, diplomats, civil servants and media persons in large number.
