Tag: Turkish Republic Day

  • Turkey’s military shun reception with first lady

    Turkey’s military shun reception with first lady

    (Reuters) – Turkey’s staunchly secularist military shunned the President’s Republic Day reception on Friday night, attended for the first time by his headscarf-wearing wife, in a snub to the country’s pious rulers.

    In the past President Abdullah Gul had given two separate parties, pandering to secularist sensitivities by conducting the higher-profile evening affair without his spouse, but this year he held just one event, which she co-hosted.

    The military held a separate party, Turkish media reported, demonstrating the lingering divide between the secularist old guard and the rising class of conservative Muslims, epitomised by Gul and Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan.

    via Turkey’s military shun reception with first lady | Reuters.

  • Turkey’s National Day

    Turkey’s National Day

    Hillary Rodham Clinton
    Secretary of State
    Washington, DC
    October 28, 2010

    On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Turkey on the anniversary of your founding this October 29.

    In the 87 years since Mustafa Kemal Ataturk set out a new vision for the Turkish people, Turkey has risen to become a leading economic power and an important presence on the world stage. The opportunities for Turkey to lead in the 21st century are even greater.

    The relationship between Turkey and the United States is broader and more dynamic today than ever before. Both President Obama and I made visiting Turkey a priority last year because we recognize the importance of a strong partnership between our nations – a partnership based on mutual respect, mutual interests, and mutual responsibility. The Framework for Strategic Economic and Commercial Cooperation to boost trade and investment is just one example of how we are strengthening ties between our counties. As NATO allies, we also stand shoulder to shoulder to help create a safer and more secure environment for future generations, in Afghanistan and around the world.

    I wish the people of Turkey a safe and happy holiday as you celebrate this special anniversary and all you have accomplished. We look forward to continuing to work closely with Turkey toward our shared goals and aspirations.

    PRN: 2010/1553

    hillary clinton

  • Fireworks for Turkish Republic Day

    Fireworks for Turkish Republic Day

    Istanbul has hosted a massive fireworks display to mark the 86th anniversary of the Turkish Republic.

     

    Click on the link to watch:

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8333035.stm