NewsA respectful response from President Erdoğan to Prof. Dr. Sadettin Ökten, who wanted to kiss his hand

A respectful response from President Erdoğan to Prof. Dr. Sadettin Ökten, who wanted to kiss his hand

A respectful response from President Erdoğan to Prof. Dr. Sadettin Ökten, who wanted to kiss his hand

24.10.2026 22:31

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan did not allow 84-year-old Prof. Dr. Sadettin Ökten, who presented him with a painting at the Opening Ceremony of the Topkapı Palace Darphane-i Amire Museums, to kiss his hand. The gesture made by President Erdoğan as Ökten leaned over to kiss his hand drew attention.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the opening ceremony of the Topkapı Palace Darphane-i Amire Museums. After his speech at the ceremony, there was a noteworthy moment between Erdoğan, who remained on stage for a while longer, and Prof. Dr. Sadettin Ökten.

HE DID NOT LET HIM KISS HIS HAND

A painting featuring the 39th verse of Surah An-Najm was presented to President Erdoğan by Prof. Dr. Sadettin Ökten and President of the National Palaces Yasin Yıldız.

During the presentation of the painting, 84-year-old Ökten wanted to kiss President Erdoğan's hand. However, Erdoğan did not allow this with a respectful gesture.

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