30.08.2026 11:51
The state officials, led by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, paid a visit to Anıtkabir on the occasion of August 30 Victory Day. Erdoğan laid a wreath adorned with the crescent and star motif on Atatürk's mausoleum and signed the Anıtkabir Special Book. President Erdoğan wrote in the book, 'Just as 104 years ago, today we do not allow the heinous plots targeting our country and our geography, and we resolutely stand by our nation's independence and future.'
The state dignitaries led by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited Anıtkabir on the occasion of the Victory Day on August 30. Erdoğan laid a wreath with a crescent and star motif on Atatürk's mausoleum and signed the Anıtkabir Special Book. President Erdoğan wrote in the book, "Just as 104 years ago, today we do not allow the heinous plans targeting our country and our geography, and we resolutely protect our nation's independence and future."
GLORIOUS VICTORY CEREMONY AT ANITKABIR
The 104th anniversary of the glorious victory is being celebrated with great enthusiasm all over the country. The first ceremony within the scope of official celebrations in the capital was held at Anıtkabir.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the state dignitaries came to Anıtkabir. The ceremony began with the dignitaries' walk along the Lion's Road.
WREATH LAID AT THE MAUSOLEUM
Erdoğan laid a wreath with a crescent and star motif on Atatürk's mausoleum. After the moment of silence, the National Anthem was sung.
President Erdoğan and the state dignitaries in the protocol then moved to the Misak-ı Milli Tower. Erdoğan signed the Anıtkabir Special Book there.
CLEAR MESSAGE TO NETANYAHU IN THE PRESENCE OF ATATÜRK
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, after signing the Anıtkabir Special Book, also read the message he wrote in the book. Erdoğan, without naming him, gave a very clear message to Netanyahu in the presence of Atatürk, in response to Israel's attack on Syria and Netanyahu's statements targeting Turkey.
The President, in his message, said, "Just as 104 years ago, today we do not allow the heinous plans targeting our country and our geography."
"WE DO NOT ALLOW HEINOUS PLANS TARGETING OUR GEOGRAPHY"
President Erdoğan wrote the following in the book:
Today, as a nation, we proudly celebrate the 104th anniversary of the Great Victory once again.
We commemorate with gratitude your esteemed self, who contributed to the Great Victory, one of the turning points of the National Struggle, along with the valuable members of our Grand National Assembly and the heroic soldiers of our heroic army.
We continue to strengthen the Republic of Türkiye, which we see as the sacred trust of our martyrs and veterans, in every field with the spirit of brotherhood and solidarity, guided by the legacy we inherited from them.
Just as 104 years ago, today we do not allow the heinous plans targeting our country and our geography, and we resolutely protect our nation's independence and future.
May your soul rest in peace."