Ashraf Siddiqui
Doha
The Turkish Embassy in Qatar celebrated Victory Day and Turkish Armed Forces Day, commemorating the 102nd anniversary of the significant victory in the Turkish War of Independence led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
Present on the occasion were Ambassador of Turkiye to Qatar HE Dr Mustafa Göksu; Deputy Commander of the Qatari Amiri Naval Forces Major-General Abdullah Ali Al Mazrouei; Head of the International Cooperation Authority, Qatari Armed Forces Brigadier-General Abdulaziz Saleh Al Sulaiti; Qatari Air Force Brigadier-General Yousef Al Dosari; Turkish Military Attache Colonel Ali Çetin; Qatari military officers; members of the diplomatic Corps; Turkish military officers; guests, and members of Turkish community residing in the country.
In his welcoming speech, Dr Goksu expressed pride and gratitude in celebrating the historical occasion, stating: “Today, we gather with pride and gratitude to celebrate the Victory of August 30 and Turkish Armed Forces Day. This day represents a crucial moment in our nation’s history. It is not merely a military victory, but the revival of the Turkish nation and the foundation of the Republic.”
He added, “Let us take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices of those who came before us, to remember Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his comrades with respect, and to pray for all the martyrs and veterans who sacrificed their lives in service to our country. Happy Victory Day to all.”
In his address, the Turkish Military Attaché praised the significance and details of this historic day.
During the event, a message from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was read, which stated: “Today, we celebrate with pride, joy and happiness the 102th anniversary of the great Victory Day. This day is one of the turning points in our history, a victory achieved through the valour of our martyrs and the sacrifices of our people, which continues to light our way to this day.”
He emphasised that Türkiye is doing its utmost and mobilising all its resources to halt conflicts, injustice and massacres around the world, particularly in Gaza.
The Turkish president assured that Türkiye will always remain a source of inspiration for oppressed peoples and will continue to strive for peace and justice globally.
