The Turkish embassy in Doha marked the Turkish Victory Day and Armed Forces Day, commemorating the 102nd anniversary of the victory in the Turkish War of Independence led by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
Under the patronage of the Turkish ambassador to Qatar, Dr Mustafa Goksu, the event on Thursday saw the attendance of several distinguished figures, including Qatari Amiri Naval Forces deputy commander Major-General Abdullah Ali al-Mazrouei, head of the International Co-operation Authority at the Qatari Armed Forces Brigadier-General Abdulaziz Saleh al-Sulaiti, and Brigadier-General Yousef al-Dosari from the Qatari Air Force.
The ceremony was also attended by Qatari military officers, a number of diplomats and Turkish military officers and members of the Turkish community living in the country.
In his address, the Turkish envoy expressed his pride and gratitude in celebrating this historical occasion.
“This day represents a crucial moment in our nation's history,” said Dr Goksu. “It is not merely a military victory, but the revival of the Turkish nation and the foundation of the Republic.”
“Let us take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices of those who came before us, to remember Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his comrades with respect, and to pray for all the martyrs and veterans who sacrificed their lives in service to our country,” the envoy said.
The embassy’s military attaché, Colonel Ali Cetin, gave a speech at the occasion appreciating the significance of the historic day.
During the event, a message from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was read out.
He was quoted as saying: "This day is one of the turning points in our history, a victory achieved through the valor of our martyrs and the sacrifices of our people, which continue to light our way to this day.”
He further stressed that Turkiye is doing its utmost and mobilising all resources to halt conflicts, injustice, and massacres around the world, particularly in Gaza.
He confirmed that Turkiye will always remain a source of inspiration for oppressed peoples and will continue to strive for peace and justice globally.
