Türkiye marks Victory Day on 102nd anniversary

Türkiye commemorates Victory Day on Aug. 30, marking the pivotal military triumph that concluded the Turkish War of Independence, with various official ceremonies and events across all provinces.

Turkish national flags are hung on skyscrapers in several cities, with thousands of people planning to gather at the cities' square to celebrate the victory day.

Ankara's programs commenced at 10:30 a.m. with a visit to Anıtkabir, the resting place of the modern Türkiye founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, ministers and other state dignitaries set to be present at the ceremony.

"On this important day, one of the critical milestones in our history, I congratulate the August 30 Victory Day of our beloved nation, our Turkish Cypriot brothers and sisters, and our millions of citizens all over the world. I extend my most heartfelt gratitude to our guests at our missions abroad who share our joy on the Victory Day," Erdoğan said.

The president emphasized The Great Victory, which Gazi Mustafa Kemal Ataturk described as "the immortal monument of the Turkish Nation's idea of freedom and independence," has eternally registered the existence of the nation existence on the Anatolian lands.

He further said that with the Battle of the Commander-in-Chief on Aug. 30, the occupation forces were "decisively defeated, the axis of imperialism was shattered, and the doors to the proclamation of the Republic were thrown wide open."

"With the Great Victory, the Turkish Nation once again declared to the whole world that it would not accept captivity, that it would not let shackles be put on its will, and that it would never compromise on living independently in its own homeland," he said.

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