He said Türkiye stands as “both a powerful nation and a state with deep-rooted traditions,” emphasising the country’s determination to safeguard its unity and sovereignty.
The president said Türkiye was making “breakthroughs in every field” — from defence and economy to energy and diplomacy — under the “Century of Türkiye” vision, pledging to continue building a “great, strong, and prosperous Türkiye.”
Erdogan also vowed to maintain efforts to rebuild areas devastated by the February 2023 earthquakes, noting that the government aimed to deliver 453,000 new homes by the end of the year.
He reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to peace and stability, saying the country was moving “step by step toward a terror-free Türkiye” and continuing to defend justice and humanity amid global conflicts, including in Gaza and Palestine.
“Together, we will build a great, strong, and prosperous Türkiye — a leader in its region and a respected power in the world,” Erdogan said, marking the Republic’s 102nd anniversary.