OCTOBER 29 REPUBLIC DAY MESSAGE FROM RECTOR DEPCİ
Iskenderun Technical University (ISTE) Rector Prof. Dr. Tolga Depci published a message on 29 October Republic Day.
Rector of Iskenderun Technical University (ISTE), Prof. Dr. Tolga Depci, issued a message for Republic Day on October 29. Expressing the pride and joy of celebrating the 101st anniversary of the Republic, a legacy of the independence struggle fought by the Turkish nation a century ago, Rector Depci stated: “As Heroic Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk emphasized, ‘There is only one sovereignty, and it is the sovereignty of the nation. The nation’s own power and strength will again save the country.’ These words point to the unity and solidarity of our people today, given to us through countless acts of sacrifice. October 29, 1923, marks one of the most significant dates in our history, a day when the unbreakable resolve for independence and freedom of the Turkish Nation was declared to the world. This historic day, establishing the Republic, empowered our nation to shape its own future, setting the foundation for a strong and enduring Turkish Republic for centuries to come.”
Rector Depci concluded his message by saying, “With this spirit, we celebrate the 101st anniversary of our Republic, a milestone that is honoured with enthusiasm and respect not only in our country but around the world. I extend my deepest gratitude and respect to the founder of our Republic, Heroic Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and remember with reverence our martyrs and veterans who made these lands our homeland with their lives and sacrifices. I look forward to celebrating many more Republic Days together.”.
