Ceremonies commemorating the eighty fifth anniversary of the passing of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founding father of the Republic of Türkiye, have been held on Friday worldwide.
In the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), individuals noticed a minute of silence at 9:05 a.m., the precise time of Atatürk’s demise.
A commemoration ceremony passed off in entrance of the Atatürk monument within the TRNC capital Lefkosa. It was attended by President Ersin Tatar, Prime Minister Unal Ustel, Türkiye’s Ambassador to Lefkosa Metin Feyzioglu, and different officers.
“Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, on this day when we bid farewell to you for eternity, we remember you with love, respect, and longing. As per your testament, we will pay attention to Cyprus for the preservation of Türkiye’s and the Turkish nation’s future, and we will work diligently,” Tatar stated in his speech.
Atatürk was additionally honored in Kyrgyzstan at a ceremony organized by the Turkish Embassy within the capital Bishkek. Ambassador Ahmet Sadik Dogan together with embassy staff and representatives from Turkish establishments, attended the occasion.
“Mustafa Kemal Atatürk has been one of the rare leaders who shaped the course of history,” Dogan stated, including: “At this time when we have reached the centennial of our republic, we better understand the value and character of the great Atatürk, and once again, we bow with respect before him.”
The same ceremony was performed on the Turkish Embassy in Moscow, attended by Ambassador Tanju Bilgic, mission staff, press members, and Turkish residents.
In a memorial ceremony in Baku, Ambassador Cahit Bagci stated Atatürk was an distinctive statesman and commander who prioritized independence and love of the homeland, dedicating his total existence to the Turkish folks.
The ceremony, held in entrance of the Atatürk monument, was attended by embassy staff, representatives from Turkish organizations, and college students from Turkish establishments.
In Cameroon’s capital Yaounde, a ceremony passed off on the Turkish embassy, attended by envoy Volkan Isikci, embassy employees, and representatives from Turkish establishments.
“As a result of our War of Independence, we live in the world with the tranquility of being able to exist with our own identity, language, flag, and name. This is an invaluable gain. The one who gifted us all these achievements is Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk,” Isikci stated.
An occasion was additionally organized on the Turkish Embassy in Athens, Greece. Turkish Ambassador Cagatay Erciyes stated Atatürk’s legacy continues to form the basic values of Türkiye at present and information future generations. “Commemorating Atatürk, preserving his values, and leading Türkiye towards a brighter future are our shared responsibilities,” he added.
Türkiye’s diplomatic missions in different nations together with Croatia, China, Uzbekistan, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Kosovo, Malta, Italy, Finland, the UK Romania, Albania, and North Macedonia additionally held commemoration ceremonies.
Atatürk led the battle of Turkish independence, which began on May 15, 1919, with the firing of the primary bullet towards the occupying Greek forces. The outstanding achievements on the battlefield in the end resulted in Turkish independence, and as a consequence, the Republic of Türkiye was based on Oct. 29, 1923.
Atatürk served as the primary president of the republic till his passing on Nov. 10, 1938, in Istanbul, on the age of 57, as a consequence of cirrhosis.
Source: www.anews.com.tr