For me, our Republic means our freedom, our history, our nation, our heroes and
Most importantly, our Atatürk… The Republic is the form of government that allowed
us to be reborn from our ashes exactly 100 years ago, on October 29, 1923.
The Republic has great importance for the Turkish nation in terms of adopting a
democratic and secular state structure and taking a step towards modernization. With
In the proclamation of the republic in modern Turkey, national sovereignty was
emphasized, and the political and social transformation of the country was achieved.
In this process, significant progress was made in education, economy, law and social
structure. In addition, republican values have led to a system in which people have
fundamental rights such as equality, justice, and freedom. Again, with the republic,
Significant progress has been made in women’s rights. Throughout its history, the
Republic of Turkey, as a country with a deep-rooted history and rich cultural heritage,
has brought different emotions and victories to the Turkish people. In its 100th year,
the Republic will give the Turkish people a taste of different heroism, just as it has
done throughout its history. In fact, the 100th year will be a turning point in history
of Turkey. In this special and meaningful year, the values and achievements of the
The Republic should be celebrated with greater emphasis. This period can offer us an
opportunity to recall history and create a vision for the future. Our achievements,
especially in the arts and sports, make us feel proud of the 100th anniversary. These
achievements also include economic growth, infrastructure development, and advances
in science and technology, improvements in health services and diplomatic efforts in
international relations. Our country continues to take important steps in areas such as
the protection of our cultural heritage and environmental sustainability. In the
changing and developing world order, we are also making important developments in
honor of our 100-year history. As the heroic Turkish people, I am confident that we
will develop in a manner befitting our republic. As Turkish youth, we need to take
important steps to shape the future of our country. For example, we can support the
digital transformation of our country by developing creative projects in the field of
technology and innovation. We can also contribute to the development of our country
by taking an active role in areas such as environmental protection, sustainability,
education and social solidarity. We should aim to develop our country by reaching a
more aware level of consciousness. With our free minds, we should express our free
thoughts at every opportunity. We should always remember our first duty, which is to
protect Turkish independence and the Turkish Republic forever.
How lucky I am! I am one of the young people of the heroic Turkish nation. As all
Turkish youth, we should celebrate the 100th anniversary of our Republic with a
sense of national unity and solidarity by experiencing the justified pride of our
glorious history. As our great leader Ataturk said, ‘How happy is the person who says I’m a Turk’
