Turkish embassies in Middle East mark Republic’s 103rd anniversary

Turkish embassies and consulates in Doha, Damascus, Tehran, Khartoum, Baghdad, Erbil and Algiers marked the 103rd anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye in the presence of ministers, officials and diplomats.

Turkish diplomatic missions in several Arab countries and other countries in the region marked the 103rd anniversary of the establishment of the Republic of Türkiye, which falls on October 29, with receptions and congratulatory messages. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s message for the occasion was read or displayed at several of the events.

Qatar hosts reception attended by ministers

In Doha, Turkish Ambassador Yakup Ceymazoğlu hosted a reception at his residence, which was illuminated in red and white, in the presence of Qatari ministers, diplomats and Turkish businesspeople. The ambassador praised the assistance Qatar provided during the 2023 earthquakes and announced that the 12th meeting of the countries’ High Strategic Committee would be held in Türkiye this year. The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra performed pieces of Turkish music.

Damascus: Minister Raed al-Saleh praises Türkiye’s role

In Damascus, Turkish Ambassador Nuh Yılmaz hosted a reception at the Sheraton Hotel attended by ministers, lawmakers, officials responsible for the Umayyad Mosque, religious leaders and representatives of minorities. Syrian Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management Raed al-Saleh said Türkiye’s rise would also contribute to regional stability, while a promotional film about Turkish tourism and culture was displayed on the giant screen in Umayyad Square.

Tehran: Türkiye opposes resuming military operations

In Tehran, Turkish Ambassador Ahmet Aydın Doğan hosted a reception attended by Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh. The ambassador affirmed that Türkiye opposed war in the region and did not support the resumption of military operations, expressing hope that mediation efforts would succeed.

Greetings from Khartoum, Baghdad, Erbil and Algiers

The Turkish Embassy in Khartoum also conveyed Republic Day greetings in Turkish and Arabic, while the embassy in Baghdad and the Consulate General in Erbil marked the occasion. The Turkish Embassy in Algiers said Türkiye was moving toward the future under the “Century of Türkiye” vision to promote a fairer international order and strengthen peace and stability in the region.

In Dubai, the Turkish flag will be displayed on the facade of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, this evening to mark the occasion.

Celebrations in Kuwait and Dubai

In an Arabic message, Türkiye's Embassy in Kuwait paid tribute "with gratitude" to Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his comrades, and "with respect" to the martyrs and veterans. The Consulate General in Dubai announced that its celebrations will begin with an Oct. 29 tennis meetup at the Emirates Golf Club tennis courts on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 6 p.m.

The Turkish Embassy in Kuwait's Republic Day message