14.08.2026 20:10
As the countdown continues for the "25th Anniversary Special Rally" organized at the Capital National Garden on the occasion of the AK Party's 25th founding anniversary, activity has begun at the ceremony area. While the critical messages to be delivered by President Erdogan are eagerly awaited, one of the first names to arrive at the rally area was Bülent Arınç, a founding member of the AK Party and former Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly.
Founded on August 14, 2001, and continuing its quarter-century political journey, the AK Party is crowning its 25th anniversary with a massive rally in the capital, Ankara. A fervent crowd is gathering at the Capital City's National Garden for the "25th Anniversary Special Rally," where President and AK Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will address the citizens and the party organization.
FOUNDING MEMBERS HAVE BEGUN TO ARRIVE AT THE VENUE
While citizens and party members continue to stream into the area without interruption, the founding figures who played a role in the party's establishment and served in key positions have been specially invited as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations. One of the first figures to arrive at the ceremony area was former Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Bülent Arınç, who is among the AK Party's founders. Arınç's arrival was met with great interest by the party members.
ALL EYES ON ERDOĞAN'S MESSAGES
While enthusiasm is at its peak at the Capital City's National Garden, the attention of all of Turkey and political circles is focused on the critical messages President Erdoğan will deliver at the rally. Erdoğan is expected to evaluate the AK Party's 25-year political journey and share his goals for the upcoming period.