President Erdoğan Vows to Remember Srebrenica – Breaking News from Milliyet
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan recently delivered a moving video message during the commemoration ceremony held on the 29th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide. In his address, President Erdoğan expressed his deepest condolences to the Bosnian-Herzegovinian people, the families of martyrs, and all those affected by the tragic events that unfolded in Srebrenica.
The President emphasized the importance of never forgetting the genocide that took place in Srebrenica, quoting the late Alija Izetbegović, the first President of Bosnia and Herzegovina, who warned that a forgotten genocide would be repeated. Erdoğan pledged to never forget Srebrenica and ensured that the memory of the victims would not be forgotten to prevent such atrocities from happening again anywhere in the world.
Additionally, Erdoğan highlighted the recent adoption of a draft resolution by the United Nations General Assembly to declare July 11 as the International Day of Remembrance of the Srebrenica Genocide, praising the efforts of those involved in the resolution. He also drew attention to the ongoing violence against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the occupied territories, likening it to the horrors experienced in Srebrenica 29 years ago.
Erdoğan assured that those responsible for the barbarity in Gaza would be held accountable before international law, emphasizing Turkey’s commitment to seeking justice for the victims. He expressed concern over the denial of the genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina and urged local authorities to ensure the safety of all citizens, regardless of ethnicity.
In conclusion, President Erdoğan called for a culture of peace, tolerance, and compromise in Bosnia and Herzegovina to achieve lasting stability and prosperity. Turkey stands ready to provide unconditional support for the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, with the goal of creating a peaceful and prosperous future for all its citizens.
As the ceremony came to a close, President Erdoğan extended his prayers for the souls of the Srebrenica martyrs and paid homage to their memory. He urged everyone to keep their hearts at ease and reiterated Turkey’s unwavering commitment to supporting Bosnia and Herzegovina.
