17.03.2018 Ankara
TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu published a statement on the occasion of the March 18th Martyrs Memorial Day and the 103rd anniversary of the Çanakkale Sea Victory.
Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out that Çanakkale Victory was one of the most
important achievements of Turkish history and said, “Çanakkale epic is a
complete description of heroism. The most beautiful example of what a nation
can accomplish when it is united as one, written into history in golden
letters.”
Hisarcıklıoğlu's message is as follows:
“Çanakkale victory is the most meaningful gift from those who gave their
lives for the homeland to those who come after them. It is a true legend of
perseverance and will in history, the likes of which are rare.
By sacrificing their lives, our blessed martyrs have written down in
history for future generations the meaning of the love for their homeland,
independence and freedom.
It falls to us and future generations to ensure that these beautiful
lands are a bastion of fraternity and development; the most modern and
developed in the world in which everyone works together for a better tomorrow.
This goal is indispensable to us.
It is with these thoughts and feelings, on behalf of the Turkish
business community, we remember with respect and gratitude our martyrs in the Dardanelles
and the Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.”