29.05.2026 14:21
Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek, in a social media post on the occasion of the 573rd anniversary of the Conquest of Istanbul, stated that the conquest is a unique victory that changed the course of history.
Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek said, regarding the Conquest of Istanbul, "Happy 573rd anniversary of the Conquest of Istanbul. The Conquest of Istanbul, which took place on May 29, 1453, with the faith, determination, and leadership of Fatih Sultan Mehmet Khan, was a unique victory that changed the course of history, closing an era and opening a new one."
GÜRLEK MADE A POST ON HIS SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT
Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek, in his post on his social media account regarding the Conquest of Istanbul, included the following statements: "Happy 573rd anniversary of the Conquest of Istanbul. The Conquest of Istanbul, which took place on May 29, 1453, with the faith, determination, and leadership of Fatih Sultan Mehmet Khan, was a unique victory that changed the course of history, closing an era and opening a new one. With the conquest, Istanbul became the center of justice, science, tolerance, and civilization; it turned into an exemplary city where different faiths and cultures lived together in peace for centuries. On the anniversary of this blessed conquest; I commemorate Fatih Sultan Mehmet Khan, our heroic army that received the glad tidings of our Prophet (peace be upon him), and all the soldiers of the conquest with mercy, gratitude, and respect."