Today, our host country, the Republic of Türkiye, celebrates the 102nd Anniversary of its Foundation.

On this remarkable occasion, it gives me great pleasure to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Government and the brotherly people of Türkiye.

Over the past 102 years, Türkiye has exemplified resilience, determination, and vision — standing as a dynamic nation that bridges continents, cultures, and civilizations. Its century-long journey has been guided by the wisdom of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who stated, “The one who loves his country most is the one who works the hardest”. True to this spirit, Türkiye continues to inspire through its hard work, innovation, and commitment to peace, stability, and prosperity.

As a founding member of the Organization of Turkic States, Türkiye has played a vital role in strengthening cooperation, advancing regional integration, and promoting shared values across the Turkic World. Its leadership and vision remain essential in realizing the collective aspirations embodied in the Turkic World Vision 2040 and the OTS Strategy 2022–2026.

Looking forward, we firmly believe that with the valuable contributions of all our Member States, the solidarity among our countries will grow even stronger and that new achievements await us in the period ahead.

On this proud Republic Day, I once again extend my warmest congratulations to the Government and people of Türkiye, and respectfully commemorate Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his comrades, whose foresight and dedication built the foundations of the modern Republic.

Ambassador Kubanychbek Omuraliev
Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States