The assistance of our Kyrgyz brothers during the founding of the Turkish Republic can’t be forgotten
Attending the dinner hosted by the President of Kyrgyzstan, Almazbek Atambayev, in their honor, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out that the assistance of the Kyrgyz during the founding of the Turkish Republic was very important and said, “We are one, there is no disparity between us.” President Atambayev said, “Turkey is like a motherland for us; like a great star. We do not see it to be far off but we know it is there, we do have a motherland in Turkey. Turkey is forever in our hearts.”03.12.2013 Kyrgyzstan