Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

We are honored and delighted to celebrate the 106th anniversary of the opening of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye and the 23rd April National Sovereignty and Children’s Day, a gift from Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk to the children.

April 23, 1920, the date on which the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, one of the most fundamental institutions of our state, was opened with the understanding that “Sovereignty belongs unconditionally to the nation,” is the date when our beloved nation, with all its children from young to old, rose again and declared its independence to the whole world through its selfless struggle for its nation, state, flag, call to prayer, and independence.

The opening of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey is a crucial turning point that paved the way for the liberation of the Turkish nation, which was in the midst of a fiery ordeal, and for the declaration of its republic. It is a moment when the people asserted their sovereignty, new hopes blossomed, and new horizons opened for our country. Gazi Mustafa Kemal, who entrusted the republic he founded to our youth, the guarantors of the future, also gifted April 23rd as a holiday to the children he loved so much.

Atatürk’s decision to dedicate this day as a holiday to children is the most important indicator of the value and trust he placed in them. It is also one of our most important duties to raise our children, who are the guarantee of a strong and happy future, as knowledgeable, productive, hardworking, and successful individuals who are wholeheartedly devoted to their country, nation, and national and spiritual values.

On this occasion, I commemorate with respect and gratitude the founder of our Republic, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and his comrades-in-arms, as well as all the heroes of our War of Independence, our martyrs, and our veterans who sacrificed their lives for the survival of our homeland and nation.

“I congratulate all our children on April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children’s Day, and with the hope that this holiday will bring happiness to the children of our country and the world, I wish them a future as pure and innocent as their hearts, filled with love, kindness, and success.”

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Last Update: April 21, 2026

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

Celebrating its 181st anniversary, our Police Organization has been working with great dedication for nearly two centuries to ensure the indivisible integrity of the Homeland and Nation, the peace and happiness of our people, the safety of life and property, and to protect human rights and freedoms.

Our security forces, who serve shoulder-to-shoulder with our citizens in their duties such as maintaining public order, ensuring security, taking preventive measures against crime, and bringing perpetrators to justice, put their own lives on the line for the security of our country and our beloved nation.

Policing is not just a profession; it is a sacred duty performed with a high sense of responsibility, a strong emphasis on duty, and a deep belief in justice. This effort to protect human life, uphold the law, and maintain social peace requires great dedication and courage.

With these feelings and thoughts, I celebrate the 181st Anniversary of the Turkish Police Organization, commemorate with respect the police officers who were martyred while fulfilling their duties, express my gratitude to our veteran police officers, and wish health, success, and happiness to those currently serving and those who have retired, along with their families.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Last Update: April 9, 2026

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

As a nation, we are filled with joy at celebrating another Ramadan, a time when beauty and goodness abound, when those who are estranged reconcile, and when feelings of brotherhood, friendship, mutual assistance, and solidarity reach their peak.

Spiritual and national holidays are the most beautiful opportunities when the values ​​that make us human are intensely experienced, beautiful feelings and thoughts reach their highest level, grudges are forgotten, love and respect are amplified, and everyone looks at each other with tolerance. Holidays, which hold great meaning for all of us, strengthen our unity and solidarity, and create an atmosphere of friendship and peace, should be celebrated in accordance with their meaning and importance. Especially in these critical times, we should remember our responsibilities towards each other and our country even more.

With these feelings and thoughts, I sincerely congratulate all my fellow citizens of Erzurum and Istanbul on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, and I hope that this holiday will be an occasion for peace, love, and brotherhood for all humanity. With love and respect.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Last Update: March 18, 2026

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding, included the following statements in his message;

As we approach the end of Ramadan, a month filled with mercy, forgiveness, grace, and blessings, we are experiencing the spiritual peace of reaching Laylat al-Qadr, a blessed night that Allah Almighty has described as “better than a thousand months.”

Undoubtedly, this blessed night offers a great opportunity for the enlightenment of our inner world and the increase of our spiritual peace. I believe that this night, which guides people to profound thought and reflection, will contribute to the unity and solidarity we need always and everywhere, and that respect and love, the most important values ​​that make up a society, will be strengthened and come to life in our hearts tonight.

On this occasion, I wish health, peace, and well-being to all of humanity, especially my esteemed fellow citizens and the Islamic world; and I congratulate our nation and the Islamic world on this blessed night, Laylat al-Qadr, which is announced in the Holy Quran as being better than a thousand months. May our Laylat al-Qadr be blessed.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul