President Tufan Erhürman lays wreath at the Atatürk Monument in Lefkoşa following the Presidential Oath taking ceremony
Following his presidential oath taking ceremony at the Parliamentary General Assembly, President Tufan Erhürman paid his respects at the Atatürk Monument in Lefkoşa, where he laid a wreath and signed the Special Memorial Book.
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The ceremony started with the laying of the wreath, followed by a moment of silence and the raising of the national flags, as the National Anthem was played. The ceremony concluded with the signing of the Special Memorial Book by President Erhürman.
The message of President Erhürman reads:
“Dear Mustafa Kemal Atatürk,
As the 6th President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, it is a profound honour for me to stand today before you, the great leader who has been the foremost source of inspiration for the Turkish Cypriot people in their struggle for existence.
Your unmatched leadership in the War of Independence of the Turkish nation, the Republic you established, and your principles and reforms that have guided us for more than a century, have served as a timeless beacon — not only for the Republic of Türkiye but also for the Turkish Cypriot People.
Drawing strength and inspiration from the Republic you founded, we once again affirm our unwavering commitment to safeguard the peace, security, and prosperity of our people, and to advance our nation toward the highest standards of contemporary civilisation.
Before your cherished memory, we bow with deep respect and eternal gratitude.”