Embassies shared posts about 10 November Atatürk Commemoration Day on the social media platform accounts of US-based company X.
In its post, the US Embassy in Ankara said, "Today, we stand with our Turkish friends as we commemorate Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey. His vision and leadership shaped the course of Turkey's history and left a lasting legacy that continues to resonate for generations. On November 10, we respectfully commemorate Atatürk's cherished memory and his eternal contributions to this great country." He included his statements.
US Ambassador to Ankara and Special Representative for Syria and Iraq Tom Barrack also stated that he observed a moment of silence with Turkey as Turkey fell silent at 09.05, and emphasized that although 88 years have passed since his death, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's exemplary life sheds direct light on the current period.
Barrack stated that Ataturk, as a soldier who knew the cost of war better than anyone else, chose to build a new future, to establish a republic from the ashes of an empire, to build institutions instead of resentment and hostility, and to adopt the principle of "Peace at home, peace in the world", which continues to guide this nation today.
Noting that this is the task before them today, Barrack continued as follows:
"In a region still searching for stability, his lesson remains valid. Sovereignty and honor are won by courage, but securing them requires the greater courage required to turn adversaries into parties capable of acting together."
The European Union Delegation to Türkiye said, "We commemorate Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye, with respect on the 88th anniversary of his death." he said.
The Embassy of Japan in Ankara stated that they commemorated Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye, with respect on the 88th anniversary of his death.
Poland's Embassy in Ankara noted in its post that they commemorated Atatürk with respect on the 88th anniversary of his death.
The British Embassy in Ankara also said, "On the 88th anniversary of his passing away, we respectfully commemorate Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first President of the Republic of Türkiye." he stated.
Pakistan's Embassy in Ankara stated that on Ataturk Commemoration Day, Pakistan joined the Turkish people in respectfully commemorating Gazi Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, and that Ataturk's vision and eternal legacy still inspire generations.
Kosovo's Embassy in Ankara also stated that they commemorated Atatürk with deep respect on the 88th anniversary of his passing away.
The German Embassy in Ankara shared: "We commemorate Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye, with deep respect on the 88th anniversary of his death!" he said.
The Russian Embassy in Ankara shared a newspaper article about how this painful event was received in the former Soviet Union on November 10, Ataturk's Commemoration Day.
The Italian Embassy in Ankara also shared, "Today is November 10, we are together with our Turkish friends to commemorate Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey. Atatürk's vision continues to inspire the Republic of Turkey and the Turkish people. We remember his memory and the values he brought with respect." He included his statements.
Ukraine's Ankara Embassy noted the following in its post:
"We commemorate Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, with respect, love and longing, who achieved great success against the numerically superior enemy with his comrades in the Turkish War of Independence and became a source of inspiration for the Ukrainian people in their struggle against the Russian occupation today."
Canada's Embassy in Ankara stated that they commemorated Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, with respect along with the Turkish people on November 10 and said, "On this meaningful day, we remember his vision, principles and achievements that continue to inspire generations, and we remember his legacy with respect." he said.
