President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan commemorated Bosnia and Herzegovina's first President Alija Izetbegović on the 22nd anniversary of his passing with a post on his NSosyal account.
In his post, President Erdoğan stated, "On the 22nd anniversary of his passing into eternity, I commemorate with mercy and longing the wise leader, the first President of our friendly and brotherly country of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Alija Izetbegović, who won hearts with his nobility, character, and exemplary stance, and who courageously defended the rights and laws of his nation."
Furthermore, the Presidency's Head of Communications, Burhanettin Duran, also commemorated Alija Izetbegović with a post on his NSosyal account.
In his post, Head of Communications Duran said, "I commemorate with mercy and reverence Alija Izetbegović, the 'Wise King' and the first President of our brotherly Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the 22nd anniversary of his passing. His struggle for justice, freedom, and human dignity will be remembered forever. May his soul rest in peace and in heaven."