28.10.2024 Ankara

The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, celebrated the 29th October Republic Day with a message.

Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the Republic is our most meaningful common value and said, "Millions of people who believe in independence and freedom, who love their country, will hand over this sublime trust we received from our ancestors to new generations by taking one step further in the race for civilisation. As the Turkish business world, no one should doubt that we will work non-stop on this path."

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated the following views in his message:

"We celebrate the 101st anniversary of the proclamation of our Republic with pride and joy. 29 October 1923 is one of the most important and proud days of our history. This date on which our Republic was proclaimed, which we believe is the most appropriate form of government for our nation, actually contains a great epic struggle for liberation, the heroism of our youth and soldiers who fought against the occupation forces at the fronts at the cost of their lives, the will and determination that this nation will never give up its independence, and many other things.

The 101-year-old Republic of Türkiye, whose roots go back thousands of years, is the most beautiful partnership of millions of people who have shared destiny in these lands. As the Turkish business world, our duty is to ensure economic growth through new investments, production and trade. With the belief that we will do this, I wholeheartedly share the joy of this beautiful and meaningful day of our country.

I remember with gratitude all our ancestors, especially Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who gave us this homeland by putting their lives on the line, to whom we owe our existence, those who fought valiantly for the stability and future of our country, and all the sons and daughters of the homeland who were veterans and martyrs. May their souls rest in peace.

Happy 29th October Republic Day and 101st anniversary of our Republic! Long Live the Republic Forever"