ANKARA, Oct 26 (DNA): To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Republic
of Turkiye, a special event was organized at Pakistan Embassy.
Ambassador of Pakistan to Turkiye Dr. Yousaf Junaid hosted Turkish
dignitaries including Governor Ankara Vasip Sahin, Ankara Mayor Mansur
Yavas, MP Ali Sahin, MP Burhan Kayaturk, MP Mehmet Emin Simsek, MP
Mustafa Kaya, MP Muhammet Mufit Aydin, MP Adurrahim Dusak, Mehmet Mehdi
Eker Former Minister of Food and Agriculture, Rector Ostim University
Murat Yulek, President SDE Guray Alpar, President ANKASAM Prof Mehmet
Seyfettin Erol, former Turkish ambassadors to Pakistan Rauf Engin
Soysal, Mustafa Yurdakul, DDG TRT Omer Faruk Tanriverdi and dignitaries
from academia, business and media at a traditional Pakistani brunch.
Speaking on the occasion, Chairman Pakistan Turkiye Parliamentary
Friendship Group Ali Sahin stated that Pakistan Turkiye relations are a
gift from Allah Almighty for the peoples of both countries. These
centuries old brotherly and strategic relations are not only a source of
mutual strength but also serve as an anchor for regional stability under
the direction and vision of the leaderships of both countries.
Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavas underscored that Pakistan Turkiye enjoy deep
rooted historical, cultural and brotherly ties and this friendship would
grow stronger in the years to come, based on our shared values and
mutual interests.
In his remarks, Governor Ankara Vasip Sahin stated that Pakistan and
Turkiye relations are exemplary as both countries have always stood
together in times of need and have consistently supported each other on
regional and global platforms.
While congratulating the Turkish nation in his closing remarks,
Ambassador Dr Yousaf Junaid paid rich tribute to Turkiye’s founder Ghazi
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk’s leadership in war of liberation and subsequent
founding of Republic.
He further stated that the centenary of the Republic is a testament to
the unwavering commitment and vision of the Turkish leadership and
people, who have worked tirelessly to build a prosperous and democratic
nation despite serious challenges.
The ambassador also highlighted that under the visionary leadership of
President H.E Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkiye progress and development
achieved new heights and Turkiye emerged as a strong prosperous country
in the comity of nations.
The ambassador underscored that this is a mutual celebration of
Turkiye’s remarkable journey and achievements over the past century.
Highlighting glorious Pakistan Turkiye bilateral relations, the
ambassador reiterated that ‘One Nation- Two States’ best describe the
fraternal Pakistan Turkiye relationship, founded on common religious ,
cultural and linguistic affinities and a shared history.
He underscored that these exemplary fraternal ties, have no match in the
world in terms of warmth, depth and unanimity of views. These relations
trace their roots in the centuries old people to people relations and
common views reflected in the poetry of Allama Muhammad Iqbal and Mehmet
Akif Ersoy, the national poets of the two countries. This is a sacred
trust and it is our duty to pass on this friendship to our future
generations stronger, the ambassador added.
