President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a message on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the Çanakkale Land Battles.
In his message marking the 110th anniversary of the Çanakkale Land Battles, President Erdoğan commemorated the martyrs, veterans, and all heroes who defended their sacred values, homeland, and honour in Çanakkale, and stated, "The sacrifice, courage, and determination of the Turkish nation have entrusted us with the 'Spirit of Çanakkale.' We will remain worthy of our ancestors by protecting this sacred trust they bequeathed to us, keep the 'Spirit of Çanakkale' alive under all circumstances, and instil this spirit in future generations." President Erdoğan emphasised that the nation, which has always rallied in unity even under the most difficult conditions, demonstrates today, as it did in the past, that it will never yield to any occupations threatening its homeland and flag, even at the cost of life. He continued as follows:
"The duty of the new generations is to protect the message of independence and the future inscribed on the stone, soil, and sea in Çanakkale with blood, life, determination, and courage." With the Century of Türkiye, our aim is to prove ourselves worthy of our ancestors, who defied the great powers in Çanakkale, brought the most modern armies of their time to their knees, and changed the course of history. Despite all the difficulties and hardships, we are determined to continue this struggle until we replace war, terrorism, and violence with peace, tranquillity, and humanitarian values. I respectfully commemorate once again the heroes of Çanakkale, especially Ghazi Mustafa Kemal, and I extend my most heartfelt greetings to all our citizens.