President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey highlighted the nation’s diversity and unity, emphasizing the harmonious coexistence of all ethnic and religious groups. In his address, Erdoğan stated, “Turks, Kurds, Arabs, Zazas, Lazs, Circassians… We are all one, together, and brothers on this land. Sunnis and Alevis… We are all one, together, and brothers on this land. We are all Turkey together.”
This statement was made to underline the importance of social solidarity and cohesion. The President’s message is seen as a call for unity and togetherness in a country where various identities coexist.