"We have gathered in Nakhchivan, which Atatürk called the 'Turkish Gate,' to commemorate the 88th anniversary of the passing of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye. Atatürk was a great leader, a great statesman, a great commander, a reformer, a republican, a populist, and a peace-loving person. While remaining committed to the national values of Turkish society, he also aimed to transform it into a society open to science and art. I commemorate him, his comrades-in-arms, and all our martyrs with mercy. I express my gratitude and appreciation to our veterans," Turkish Consul General in Nakhchivan Ali Sevim told journalists, APA reports.
Sharing his first impressions, the diplomat, who recently began his duties in Nakhchivan, said that he truly felt at home there and emphasized that the beauty of the city, its traditional architecture, parks, orderly traffic, and overall discipline had made a positive impression on him. Expressing hope that his tenure there would be successful and pleasant, the consul also stated that he believed the opening of the Zangezur Corridor would take place during his tenure.