“We will not allow any cunning attack aimed at derailing Turkey to deviate us from our path,” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday.
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This came in a video message on the occasion of the anniversary of the founding of the Turkish Republic, which the country celebrates on October 29 of each year.
“As the centenary of our republic looms on the horizon, we will not allow any force, dirty scenario, or any cunning attack aimed at obstructing Turkey to deviate us from our path,” Erdogan said.
The President congratulated all citizens inside and outside the country on the occasion of the anniversary of the founding of the Republic, describing it as “one of the proud golden stations in the history of the honorable Turkish people.”
“On the 98th anniversary of its proclamation, I pay tribute to the founder of the republic, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, and his heroic comrades,” he added.
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He continued: “I pray to God to have mercy on our martyrs who entrusted us with this country at the cost of their lives, and I would like to express my gratitude on my behalf.
And for my country and my people, to the veterans who fought with honor while fighting for the same blessed cause.”
He pointed out that 84 Turkish citizens are continuing their efforts with the strength that they derive from their ancient history and ancient values to promote the country’s growth and achieve its goals.