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President Erdoğan Delivers Address on 100th Anniversary of the Republic
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a speech to the nation on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic. In his address, he expressed his heartfelt emotions, respect, and affection for the nation and extended his congratulations to the citizens of Turkey both at home and abroad.
President Erdoğan emphasized that the Republic, established on October 29, 1923, was now completing its first century and embarking on its second century, which is often referred to as the “Turkish Century.” He expressed gratitude to all those who have contributed to the development of Turkey since the establishment of the Republic.
Highlighting the significance of the Republic within Turkey’s thousand-year-old state tradition, Erdoğan emphasized that the Republic is not the first state but the final one built on these lands. He mentioned that Turkey has a rich history of states that have pioneered civilizations.
Erdoğan underlined that the Republic of Türkiye is not a rootless state, but rather a magnificent legacy that has been passed down from generation to generation for thousands of years. He considered the Republic, which marks its 100th anniversary, as a source of inspiration.
Referring to the sacrifices made by thousands of sons of the country, Erdoğan quoted Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the head of the Republic, who said, “Republic means being the orphan of the homeless.” He added that the Republic has truly embodied this spirit by becoming a country that assists the homeless, just as Gazi desired. Erdoğan cited examples such as the assistance provided to various nations including Korea, Cyprus, Iraq, Libya, Yemen, Karabakh, and now Gaza and Palestine.
President Erdoğan proudly mentioned Turkey’s achievements in the fields of healthcare, infrastructure, and urban development. While the number of hospital beds in 1923 stood at 12,000, it has now reached 268,000. Similarly, the number of physicians has significantly increased, from around 1,000 in 1928 to 194,000 today. He also highlighted the modern railway lines and the astonishing growth in the number of buildings in recent years.
Erdoğan expressed his vision of bringing an additional 6 million houses to Turkish society, with 1.5 million planned for Istanbul.
In terms of defense and national security, Erdoğan announced plans to increase the number of aircraft carriers from one to two through an agreement with Spain for the construction of TCG Anadolu.
President Erdoğan concluded his address by declaring that Turkey enters its second century with determination and a commitment to fulfilling the mission of the Turkish Century. He spoke confidently of Turkey’s ability to overcome any challenges and praised the heroic efforts of the nation’s defenders, including Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. He extended his best wishes to the nation on the happy centenary of the Republic and prayed for the souls of the martyrs.
The article highlights President Erdoğan’s address on the occasion of the Republic’s 100th anniversary, emphasizing his reflections on the past century and his vision for the future. It emphasizes Turkey’s achievements and its commitment to serving its people and nations across the globe.
