The Republic of Turkey celebrated the 99th anniversary of the Victory Day on 30 August. On the occasion of the Victory Day, President of Turkey published a message.
The following statements are included in the message of the President.
We are happy to celebrate the 99th anniversary of the great victory which is one of the cornerstones of our centuries-old glorious history.
I congratulate our nation, the Turkish Cypriots and each one of our citizens living in different countries of the world on the August 30 Victory Day.
I thank on behalf of myself and my nation all our friends as well as our brothers and sisters who share our joy on this day which is a source of pride for us.
On this occasion, I remember with grace Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of our Republic and the Commander-in-Chief of our War of Independence, esteemed members of our Great National Assembly and gallant soldiers of our military.
August 30 is one of our history’s most critical milestones when our nation thwarted the hopes of imperialist intentions, which made estimates on its existence, and laid the groundwork for the foundation of our Republic.
Today, our country has become a hope for not only its 84 million citizens living inside its borders, but also for its hundreds of millions of friends as well as brothers and sisters living in places that are dearly to itself, from the Balkans and Asia to Africa and Europe.
Happy August 30 Victory Day to my nation and all my brothers and sisters in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus!”