Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who brought the honor of a free and independent life to the Turkish nation with his superior military skills, foresight above the age, and his endless trust and belief in his nation, won the love, respect and appreciation of both our country and the whole world with his victories. Despite the difficult conditions of the country, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk led the establishment of the Turkish Republic, which is independent and based on national sovereignty, with the power he received from his nation, and brought the Turkish nation to brighter days.

 

With the awareness of our responsibilities today, we are determined to raise individuals with free mind and conscience, by working with all our strength to raise our country to the level of contemporary civilizations, by protecting our Republic, which Mustafa Kemal Atatürk called "my great work", and by bringing the same consciousness to future generations.

 

With these thoughts in mind, on the 83rd anniversary of his death, I commemorate the founder of our Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, his colleagues, our veterans and our martyrs who sacrificed their lives for our country with endless gratitude, gratitude and mercy.