The struggle for independence ended with a victory thanks to the heroism and determination of the Turkish people. This is stated in the congratulatory message of the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the occasion of 100 years from the date of liberation of Istanbul.
In his message, the Turkish leader congratulated the inhabitants of the republic on the anniversary of the liberation of Istanbul from the enemy occupation.
“The struggle for independence ended with a victory thanks to the unprecedented victims and heroism of all our heroes and veterans who put their homeland above their lives, as well as thanks to the determination of our people to defend independence and freedom. We continue to work with all the determination of the protection of our republic, which is, which It was based on the heritage of ancient civilization, on the preservation of its achievements, its greatness, as well as to further strengthen it with new successes in the future. Considing the memory of all fallen heroes in the war for independence, ”the president said.