Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan marks 100th anniversary of the Treaty of Lausanne, a pivotal moment in the country’s history recognising the modern Turkish state
President Erdogan expressed his respect for Gazi Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye, along with his comrades, martyrs, and veterans. / Photo: AA
"Our honorable nation's will for full independence showed itself very strongly during the negotiation and signing process of the Lausanne Peace Treaty. Despite all the poverty and impossibilities, this will, which led our War of Independence to victory, still guides us, illuminates our path, and gives the determination to struggle in the face of difficulties.”
Erdogan also expressed his respect for Gazi Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye, along with his comrades, martyrs, and veterans.on July 24, countries around the world acknowledged Türkiye as an independent and sovereign nation with the historic signing of the Lausanne Peace Treaty.
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