Erdoğan continues his 11-year habit this April 23rd

On the occasion of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) and the April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day, state officials led by TBMM Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş were present at Anıtkabir.

The ceremony was attended by Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz, CHP Chairman Özgür Özel, Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin, Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu, Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, İYİ Party Chairman Müsavat Dervişoğlu, TBMM Deputy Speakers Bekir Bozdağ, Celal Adan, and Gülizar Biçer Karaca, AKP Deputy Chairman Efkan Ala, AKP Group Chairman Abdullah Güler, TBMM Secretary General Talip Uzun, TBMM Head of Foreign Relations and Protocol Ali Murat Nas, members of the Presidential Council, members of parliament, political party representatives, and parliamentary staff.

The delegation proceeded along the Lion Road and reached the mausoleum of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. After TBMM Speaker Kurtulmuş laid a wreath at the mausoleum, a moment of silence was observed, and the National Anthem was sung.

Later, moving to the Misak-ı Millî Tower, Kurtulmuş recorded the following lines in the Anıtkabir Special Book:

"Today, bringing a smile to the faces of all children in our country and the world is a more important responsibility than ever. April 23 is not only a holiday for the children of our country, but also a day of remembrance for all the children of the world who bear the heavy burden of wars, migrations, injustices, crises, and poverty. We believe that April 23 is also an occasion for our determination to build our future and our search for universal peace. We will continue to work in national unity and solidarity to build a future worthy of the legacy of the past.

By remaining loyally committed to the national will, we once again reaffirm our determination to continue defending democracy, the rule of law, and human dignity under all circumstances. I commemorate with gratitude and appreciation all our deputies, martyrs, and veterans who have upheld National Sovereignty since the First Assembly, especially your Excellency. Happy April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day."

ERDOĞAN HAS NOT ATTENDED APRIL 23 CEREMONIES FOR 11 YEARS

AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan did not attend the commemoration program held at Anıtkabir for April 23 this year either. Erdoğan has not taken part in the April 23 ceremonies at Anıtkabir since he was elected President in 2014.

ERDOĞAN'S APRIL 23 SCHEDULE

President Erdoğan will attend various events throughout the day. Erdoğan, who will receive Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin and the children accompanying him at the Palace, will then participate in the TRT 47th International April 23 Children's Festival to be held at the Beştepe People's Exhibition Hall. He is also expected to attend the Online Leaders' Meeting on Climate and Just Transition and participate in the April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day Concert to be held at the Beştepe People's Congress and Culture Center.

News Source: 12punto