Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding and a philanthropic businessman, issued a congratulatory message on the occasion of the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey.

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

The Republic of Turkey is our greatest legacy, established by our beloved nation under the leadership of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his comrades-in-arms, as a result of the War of Independence waged with unwavering faith, fueled by love for the homeland and a yearning for sovereignty and independence. During this process, our noble nation, young and old, men and women, waged a glorious struggle. As Mehmet Akif so eloquently put it, our great nation, speaking with one voice, declared, “I wonder which madman would dare put chains on me,” and knew how to protect and liberate its homeland.

Today is the day when our esteemed nation succeeded in creating a modern and advanced Republic from its own ashes amidst scarcity and impossibility. The proclamation of the Republic, a symbol of our nation’s rebirth and an expression of its regaining its distinguished and respected place on the stage of history by establishing a modern state, opened new horizons for our country.

The Republic, which was established by the Great Leader Atatürk on May 19, 1919, when he landed in Samsun and launched the National Struggle, and which he declared on October 29, 1923, stating that “The administration most suitable to the character and customs of the Turkish Nation is the Republic,” is the greatest legacy left to us, crowning our independence with a total struggle. Our most important duty is to work with the same determination, resolve, and spirit to keep this legacy alive, to elevate Türkiye above contemporary civilizations, and to further strengthen it. The Republic, which is also the guarantee of a bright future, an honorable life, and a modern state, is a modernization initiative that places the will of the nation at its center and uses the conditions and opportunities brought about by the age for the benefit of the nation. Our country, which has succeeded in crowning the values ​​of our Republic with democracy, has become a shining star of our region and the world with its peace-based foreign policy, its deep-rooted historical past, its rich culture, and its geopolitical position.

The most important thing we need to become stronger as a nation and overcome the obstacles we face is unity and solidarity. Just as we owe our success in the War of Independence to our unity and solidarity, today we again need unity and solidarity to overcome the obstacles that may arise.

With these feelings and thoughts, I sincerely congratulate all our citizens on Republic Day, and I commemorate with mercy and gratitude our dear martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the indivisible integrity of our country and the unity and solidarity of our nation in the War of Independence, on July 15th, and in the fight against terrorism, especially the founder of our Republic, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his comrades-in-arms, and I remember our heroic veterans with respect and gratitude.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors, Philanthropist and Businessman Asaf ATASOY, published a commemorative message on the 86th anniversary of the death of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey.

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors Asaf ATASOY included the following statements in his message;

As the Turkish Nation, we once again commemorate with mercy, gratitude and appreciation the founder of our Republic and the architect of our independence, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, whom we sent to the eternal world on November 10, 1938, on the 86th anniversary of his death.

Atatürk, who attributed all of his achievements, especially the Republic, the greatest work created with democratic, secular and contemporary values, to the Great Turkish Nation, earned the admiration and respect of even his enemies with his combative personality, ideas and indestructible works he left behind. He worked tirelessly for the welfare of our nation until the last moments of his life and did not hesitate to make any sacrifices for this cause.

Because when he said, “Sovereignty belongs to the Nation unconditionally and unrestrictedly,” he trusted in the determination, courage, faith and determination of his Nation while entrusting the Republic to the Turkish Youth.

How fortunate that today, with the inspiration we receive from his ideas, foresight and works, we continue on our way without any obstacles to ensure that our Turkey lives in peace, tranquility and prosperity as long as the world stands. The fact that our country has been experiencing great developments and transformations in almost every field in the recent past, our increasing prestige in our region and in the world, and the giant steps we have taken as a Nation in the direction of contemporary civilization are obvious indicators of this.

Therefore, it should never be forgotten that commemorating Atatürk is possible by walking resolutely on the path illuminated by his principles, by protecting the Republic he founded, his principles and reforms, complete independence, and our indivisible integrity within our national borders.

With these feelings and thoughts, I respectfully remember the precious memory of the Chief Teacher, the Eternal Commander-in-Chief, Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and pray to God to grant him, his Heroic Comrades-in-Arms, our Holy Martyrs and our Glorious Veterans who have passed away.
May their souls rest in peace.

ABDULLAH YIGIT-ISTANBUL

The UAE Cultural Festival was held magnificently on the first day in the Capital National Garden, Zübeyde Hanım, Atatürk Cultural Park with the participation of participants from home and abroad.

Participants in the opening ceremony of the United Arab Emirates Cultural Festival were: Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey Dr. Serdar Çam, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Ankara Saeed Thani Hareb Al Dhaheri, members of the delegation, ambassadors and many participants from abroad and within the country.

At the Opening Ceremony, Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey, Dr. Serdar Çam, and Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Ankara, Mr. Saeed Thani Hareb Al Dhaheri, gave speeches.
After the speeches, the protocol delegation members visited the stadiums participating in the UAE Cultural Festival one by one and took souvenir photos with them.

The United Arab Emirates Cultural Festival hosted a Folk Show, Artists, Local Food, Cultural Activities, Technology, Local Dresses, Artists and Mirra, served to the guests coming from the UAE.

The United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Ankara, Mr. Saeed Thani Hareb Al Dhaheri, his team and the embassy staff welcomed the guests with a simply magnificent organization.
The first day of the 2-day event was held magnificently.

ABDULLAH YIGIT-ANKARA