Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday marked the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye, vowing to safeguard the nation\u2019s unity, independence, and strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are working with all our strength to keep the Republic of T\u00fcrkiye everlasting,\u201d Erdogan said in an official statement released by the Turkish Presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Describing the republic as the latest expression of a centuries-old state tradition built through national sacrifice, he noted: \u201cThe Republic of T\u00fcrkiye is the final roof of our selfless nation that clung with all its strength to its freedom and independence despite hardships, deprivation, and struggle during the most painful days of its history \u2014 the last link in our chain of states.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI commemorate with mercy the heroes who for centuries have made these lands our homeland with their blood and their lives,\u201d Erdogan added, honoring those who secured T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The president underlined T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s determination to resist threats to social cohesion: \u201cWithout giving credit to those who trade in chaos and target our national unity and solidarity, we will, God willing, continue to overcome obstacles, foil plots, and frustrate those who pursue expansionist ambitions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Erdogan pointed to major development and security goals under the Century of T\u00fcrkiye vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn line with our Century of T\u00fcrkiye goals, we are making groundbreaking strides in every field,\u201d he said, reaffirming efforts toward a \u201cterror-free T\u00fcrkiye where our 86 million people will live in peace.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also highlighted T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s international role and diplomatic activism, stressing that the country remains committed to defending justice in global crises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looking ahead, Erdogan called for collective resolve: \u201cWe will build together a great, strong, and prosperous T\u00fcrkiye \u2014 respected in the world and a leader in its region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The president concluded by extending Republic Day greetings to citizens in T\u00fcrkiye and abroad: \u201cMay the 102nd year of our Republic be blessed.\u201d<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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