Türkiye Committed to Strengthening the Republic: President Erdogan

Ankara, The Gulf Observer: On November 10, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan led the nation in honoring the legacy of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkiye, on the 86th anniversary of his passing. The solemn ceremony took place at Anıtkabir, Atatürk’s mausoleum in Ankara, where President Erdogan paid tribute to the nation’s founding father by signing the memorial book with heartfelt words.

“August Atatürk, we once again remember your excellency with grace on the 86th anniversary of your passing to eternity,” President Erdogan wrote, reflecting on the enduring influence of Atatürk’s vision. In his message, Erdogan reaffirmed Turkiye’s commitment to strengthening the republic and advancing its values.

“We spare no effort to glorify and strengthen the Republic of Türkiye, the legacy of your excellency and our martyrs, in every area, and make it grow bigger in security and stability despite the crises in its near environs,” Erdogan continued, underscoring the resilience of Turkiye in the face of regional challenges.

President Erdogan vowed to continue building a Turkiye where peace, justice, development, and unity prevail, emphasizing that the country would not rest until these ideals were fully realized. “We will neither stop nor rest until we build a Türkiye, where peace, calm, justice, development, and brotherhood prevail in every inch of our country. May you rest in peace!” he concluded.

As part of the national observance, daily life across Turkey came to a halt at 9:05 a.m. local time, marking the exact moment of Atatürk’s death at the age of 57. Sirens wailed across the country, and millions of citizens observed a two-minute moment of silence in remembrance of Atatürk’s profound legacy.