President Erdoğan attends 569th anniversary celebrations of Istanbul’s conquest

 

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the 569th anniversary celebrations of Istanbul’s conquest and the ceremony for plantation of the first sapling at Atatürk Airport Nation’s Garden in Istanbul.

Planting the first sapling with First Lady Emine Erdoğan and the children accompanying them, President Erdoğan greeted all the citizens in Türkiye’s 81 provinces from Istanbul Atatürk Airport Nation’s Garden.

Stressing that Mehmed the Conqueror has a unique place in history and in hearts since he had conquered Istanbul, which has been the apple of the eye of the world in every era, President Erdoğan said: “The conquest of Istanbul took place as a result of genius plans, tremendous efforts, masterful preparations, unprecedented sacrifices, and an unwavering perseverance and determination.”