Eurasian, Turkic countries congratulate Republic of Türkiye on 100th anniversary

By Burc Eruygur

ISTANBUL (AA) - Eurasian countries, including Turkic states, have congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in his remarks said his nation reveres “the dear memory of Great Leader (Mustafa Kemal) Ataturk, his comrades-in-arms, and our heroic martyrs with deep respect.”

“On this historic day, I share in the joy of you and the people of brotherly Türkiye, and wish you robust health, happiness, and success in your responsible state activities, and the Republic of Türkiye everlasting prosperity, well-being, and development."

Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded relations and cooperation between Ankara and Moscow, saying “I am confident that we will continue to consistently build up the entire range of bilateral ties for the benefit of our friendly peoples, in the interests of building a more just and democratic world order. I sincerely wish you good health and success, and all your fellow citizens - happiness and prosperity."

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev also wished his Turkish counterpart and his family members good health and prosperity, while also wishing the Turkish people “peace, lasting development and prosperity."

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko also congratulated Erdogan, saying Minsk sees Ankara as “a reliable and promising partner."