President Erdoğan shared the telegram sent by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk on the occasion of the opening of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, highlighting the core values and principles upon which the Turkish Republic was founded. Erdoğan called on CHP leader Özgür Özel to re-read this historic telegram, which reflects the essence of the nation-building process and the Islamic identity that has guided Türkiye’s statehood since its inception. The president emphasized that the telegram encapsulates the sensitivities and ideals that have sustained Türkiye’s development, and that preserving and upholding these values is essential for the country’s continued progress and prosperity.
