The Republic of Türkiye celebrated its 103rd anniversary with its friends and partners in Mali on a recent date. The event took place at a hotel in Bamako, under the presidency of Efe Ceylan, the Turkish Ambassador to Mali. Several high-ranking officials attended, including Mossa Ag Attaher, the Malian Minister for Malians Living Abroad and African Integration, members of the National Transitional Council (CNT), representatives of institutions, and members of the diplomatic corps.
In his speech, Ambassador Efe Ceylan highlighted the significance of the commemoration, which represents a moment of remembrance of the victory achieved by Turkish ancestors a century ago. He emphasized that the Turkish Republic was founded on the principles of sovereignty and modernity, with the motto "Peace at Home, Peace in the World." The ambassador acknowledged that these two devises may seem contradictory but constitute a primordial link between the past and the future of the Turkish people.
Efe Ceylan also saluted the trajectory of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic, and reaffirmed the responsibility to maintain his legacy. He stressed that in an increasingly unpredictable world, the best way to serve the Republic is to be prepared and capable of adapting to changing realities. The ambassador also addressed geopolitical issues, warning that they may lead to a confrontation with tectonic consequences.
The Turkish ambassador expressed satisfaction with the partnership between Mali and Türkiye, which is developing under the leadership of Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Assimi Goïta. He noted that cooperation between the two governments is strengthening, allowing Türkiye and Mali to grow closer. Efe Ceylan also highlighted Türkiye's unconditional support for Mali in the fight against terrorist networks.
Mossa Ag Attaher, on behalf of President Assimi Goïta and the Malian people, extended warm wishes to Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Turkish people. He praised Atatürk as a visionary statesman and military strategist who forged a sovereign nation. The minister also commended the exploits of the Turkish Republic, which are based on national dignity, self-determination, and the construction of a strong state.
The minister emphasized that relations between Mali and Türkiye are founded on mutual respect and concrete solidarity, which have intensified in recent years. He noted that the cooperation is manifest in the organization of the fourth session of the mixed commission and the first political consultations between the two countries. Mossa Ag Attaher expressed confidence that the friendship between Mali and Türkiye will continue to flourish.
The event demonstrates the strengthening ties between Mali and Türkiye, with Efe Ceylan affirming that the partnership has already proven its effectiveness in supporting the Malian armed forces. The Turkish Republic's commemoration in Mali highlights the shared values and interests between the two nations, as they look forward to a bright and sovereign future.
Key points
- The Turkish Republic celebrated its 103rd anniversary in Mali, highlighting the strengthening partnership between the two countries.
- The event was attended by high-ranking officials, including the Turkish ambassador and Malian ministers.
- The commemoration demonstrates the shared values and interests between Mali and Türkiye.
