Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding and a philanthropic businessman, issued a commemorative message on the 88th anniversary of the death of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Türkiye.

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

We commemorate Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of our Republic and the architect of our independence, with gratitude once again on the 88th anniversary of his death.

Atatürk, who dedicated his life to his country and nation, despite the difficult conditions and limited resources the country faced, led the establishment of the independent and sovereign Republic of Turkey with the strength and support he received from his people.

Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was a great statesman who embodied many praiseworthy qualities. He was a leader who earned the love and respect not only of our nation but of all humanity.

We commemorate November 10th, the day marking the end of a 57-year life dedicated to the independence and future of the Turkish nation, not as a day of mourning, but as a day to understand the ideas, works, and sacrifices of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Indeed, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk emphasized the importance of understanding his feelings and ideas by saying, “Seeing me does not necessarily mean seeing my face. If you understand and feel my ideas and my feelings, that is enough.”

Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s greatest ideal was to elevate Türkiye, in unity and solidarity, to the level of modern civilizations as a prosperous nation.

Today, following the path shown by our esteemed Atatürk, we remain firmly committed to the founding principles, ideas, and ideals of our Republic, protecting its fundamental values, enhancing its achievements, and striving to bring our country to the modern level it deserves.

On this occasion, I commemorate with gratitude and respect Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the Commander-in-Chief of our War of Independence and the Founder of our Republic, all the heroes of our National Struggle, and our beloved martyrs and veterans, and I offer my love and respect.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding and a philanthropic businessman, issued a congratulatory message on the occasion of the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey.

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

The Republic of Turkey is our greatest legacy, established by our beloved nation under the leadership of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his comrades-in-arms, as a result of the War of Independence waged with unwavering faith, fueled by love for the homeland and a yearning for sovereignty and independence. During this process, our noble nation, young and old, men and women, waged a glorious struggle. As Mehmet Akif so eloquently put it, our great nation, speaking with one voice, declared, “I wonder which madman would dare put chains on me,” and knew how to protect and liberate its homeland.

Today is the day when our esteemed nation succeeded in creating a modern and advanced Republic from its own ashes amidst scarcity and impossibility. The proclamation of the Republic, a symbol of our nation’s rebirth and an expression of its regaining its distinguished and respected place on the stage of history by establishing a modern state, opened new horizons for our country.

The Republic, which was established by the Great Leader Atatürk on May 19, 1919, when he landed in Samsun and launched the National Struggle, and which he declared on October 29, 1923, stating that “The administration most suitable to the character and customs of the Turkish Nation is the Republic,” is the greatest legacy left to us, crowning our independence with a total struggle. Our most important duty is to work with the same determination, resolve, and spirit to keep this legacy alive, to elevate Türkiye above contemporary civilizations, and to further strengthen it. The Republic, which is also the guarantee of a bright future, an honorable life, and a modern state, is a modernization initiative that places the will of the nation at its center and uses the conditions and opportunities brought about by the age for the benefit of the nation. Our country, which has succeeded in crowning the values ​​of our Republic with democracy, has become a shining star of our region and the world with its peace-based foreign policy, its deep-rooted historical past, its rich culture, and its geopolitical position.

The most important thing we need to become stronger as a nation and overcome the obstacles we face is unity and solidarity. Just as we owe our success in the War of Independence to our unity and solidarity, today we again need unity and solidarity to overcome the obstacles that may arise.

With these feelings and thoughts, I sincerely congratulate all our citizens on Republic Day, and I commemorate with mercy and gratitude our dear martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the indivisible integrity of our country and the unity and solidarity of our nation in the War of Independence, on July 15th, and in the fight against terrorism, especially the founder of our Republic, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his comrades-in-arms, and I remember our heroic veterans with respect and gratitude.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding and a philanthropic businessman, issued a message on the occasion of October 19th, Village Headmen’s Day.

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

The institution of the village headman, one of the cornerstones of our democracy, has maintained its role as the closest point of contact between the state and its citizens for centuries.

Our village and neighborhood heads are the strongest representatives of the people’s will, best identifying the demands, expectations, and needs of the public in their respective neighborhoods and villages, and contributing to the effective delivery of public services at the local level.

Serving as a bridge between our citizens and the state, our village heads are an indispensable part of our local governance system, thanks to their dedication, sincerity, and sense of responsibility in carrying out their duties.

The diligent efforts undertaken by our villages and neighborhoods to develop their communities and improve the quality of life for our people constitute the strength of our public administration on the ground.

With these feelings and thoughts, I celebrate the October 19th Village Headmen’s Day of all our village headmen who carry out their duties with great dedication; I pray for mercy for our village headmen who have passed away, and I wish health, happiness and success to our village headmen who are currently in office.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding and a philanthropic businessman, issued a message on the occasion of October 19th, Village Headmen’s Day.

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

The institution of the village headman, one of the cornerstones of our democracy, has maintained its role as the closest point of contact between the state and its citizens for centuries.

Our village and neighborhood heads are the strongest representatives of the people’s will, best identifying the demands, expectations, and needs of the public in their respective neighborhoods and villages, and contributing to the effective delivery of public services at the local level.

Serving as a bridge between our citizens and the state, our village heads are an indispensable part of our local governance system, thanks to their dedication, sincerity, and sense of responsibility in carrying out their duties.

The diligent efforts undertaken by our villages and neighborhoods to develop their communities and improve the quality of life for our people constitute the strength of our public administration on the ground.

With these feelings and thoughts, I celebrate the October 19th Village Headmen’s Day of all our village headmen who carry out their duties with great dedication; I pray for mercy for our village headmen who have passed away, and I wish health, happiness and success to our village headmen who are currently in office.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding and a philanthropic businessman, issued a congratulatory message on the occasion of the start of the 2026-2027 academic year.

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

We are all experiencing the excitement and joy of our children, who are the guarantee of our future, starting a new academic year.

Ensuring our children have access to quality education, develop their talents, and grow into confident, well-rounded individuals committed to national and spiritual values ​​is one of our top priorities.

The greatest credit in this process belongs to our valuable teachers who dedicate themselves to the future of our children. I thank all our teachers who perform their duties selflessly and wish them success in the new academic year.

2026 – 2027 Academic Year in Formal Education

We will continue to work hand in hand with all stakeholders in our education community to ensure that our dear students receive a quality education and can discover their talents and develop themselves to the fullest. Preparing our students for the future in safe and modern learning environments will remain one of our most important priorities.

I pray that the academic year, which will begin on Monday, September 14, 2026, will be productive and peaceful for the entire education community, and I wish success to our children, who are the guarantee of our future.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding and a philanthropic businessman, issued a congratulatory message for the 2026-2027 Judicial Year, wishing success to judicial employees.

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

Throughout history, our nation, which has built states with the aim of establishing rights and justice, founded the Republic of Türkiye with the understanding that justice is the most natural right of all its citizens.

Our justice system, which never tires of upholding the rights of all our citizens, fulfills an extremely important duty for the peace and prosperity of our nation with its dedicated members.

Our judicial officers, guided by the profound statement of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of our Republic, “Independence, future, freedom—everything exists with justice,” are the guarantors of the principle of the rule of law.

We firmly believe that the scales of justice will never falter, and that our lawyers, who have emerged from the heart of our nation and possess pure consciences, will ensure the unity, harmony, peace, and brotherhood of our beloved nation forever.

On this occasion, I congratulate our independent judicial officers, lawyers, and all judicial personnel who uncompromisingly fulfill their duties for the sake of justice and the rule of law, on the new judicial year.

I commemorate with respect all our judicial officers and justice system employees who lost their lives in the line of duty.

I hope that our new judicial year will be beneficial to our country, our citizens, our judiciary, and the legal community.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding and a philanthropic businessman, issued a message on the occasion of World Peace Day on September 1st.

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

“September 1st, the day the Second World War began, is celebrated as World Peace Day in our country, as in many countries around the world.

September 1st, World Peace Day, was established to celebrate peace and tranquility after perhaps the bloodiest war in world history, which left millions dead, wounded, and countless victims. Unfortunately, even today, we are forced to celebrate it with a heavy heart. Despite all the suffering and the repeated experience that war, which only benefits arms dealers, is not a solution, the continued perception of war as the first option for resolving problems remains the greatest obstacle to the peace that all of humanity needs.

Despite all these negativities, we, the descendants of our heroic ancestors who ruled the world with justice and tolerance for centuries and established peace across a vast geography, must continue to uphold the principle of “Peace at home, peace in the world,” as expressed by the Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and, as we did centuries ago, we must continue to be the hope of the world and the oppressed for peace and tranquility.

“With the hope that it will be an occasion for an end to the bloodshed and tears in the world, I congratulate all people on World Peace Day, September 1st, and with the hope of leaving a better future for our children, whom we see as our future, a future where lasting peace prevails, I wish you happy and peaceful days.”

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding and a philanthropic businessman, issued a message on the occasion of August 30th Victory Day.

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

Today, we celebrate the 104th anniversary of August 30th Victory Day with great pride; it is the day when the Great Offensive, a turning point in our struggle for independence and freedom, ended in victory.

Our struggle to make Anatolia our homeland, despite all the difficulties encountered, ended in victory on August 30, 1922. Thus, the “August 30th Victory” has been etched in golden letters in our history as one of the symbols of our beloved nation’s determination to protect its independence and future.

This victory, the result of an epic struggle waged despite all the hardships, poverty, and impossibilities, heralded the establishment of the Republic of Turkey. Our duty today is to protect our homeland and our Republic, entrusted to us by our ancestors, with the same awareness and spirit, and to work with all our might for the development of our country.

I commemorate with gratitude and respect all the heroes of the War of Independence who made this land our homeland, especially Commander-in-Chief Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his comrades-in-arms, who gifted us this great victory, and our precious martyrs who sacrificed their lives for our country, and I express my gratitude to our veterans.

I congratulate all members of the Turkish Armed Forces, who selflessly serve for the integrity of our homeland and the independence of our nation, as well as our nation and my fellow citizens of Erzurum and Istanbul, on the 30th August Victory Day, and offer my respect and love.

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding and a philanthropic businessman, issued a message on the occasion of the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day.

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

“Two years have passed since the treacherous coup attempt by the Fethullahist Terrorist Organization, which aimed to undermine the unity and solidarity of our beloved nation and targeted the national will, the Republic of Turkey, and its government.”

On July 15th, our heroic people, fighting for their homeland, democracy, and independence, once again declared to the whole world, with the same determination as centuries ago, that protecting their land and glorious history is the sole element of their future.

That night, our heroic nation, united as one—men, women, young and old—filled the streets and squares at the call of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. They confronted tanks, cannons, planes, helicopters, and rifles with nothing but their faith and belief, risking their lives, and for days they remained in the squares, defending democracy.

As a manifestation of profound awareness, our noble nation, which without hesitation took to the streets to defend the indivisible unity and future of the country against the treacherous coup plotters and declared, “I have a heart bigger than tanks,” has set an unparalleled example for future generations.

From the very first moments of the July 15 coup attempt, our fellow citizens from Erzurum and Istanbul, who clearly and unequivocally took a stand in favor of national will and democracy, resolutely defended their homeland, nation, and flag with their vigil for democracy. Because we believe in the power of unity, and we know that our hearts have beaten with the same feelings for this homeland for centuries.

“With these feelings and thoughts, on the 10th anniversary of the July 15 Martyrs Commemoration, Democracy and National Unity Day, I pray to God for mercy for our July 15 martyrs who fought for our independence and democracy, and for all the martyrs throughout history who sacrificed their lives for our common sacred values. I remember our veterans with gratitude and appreciation, and I offer my deepest respects.”

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

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Asaf Atasoy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Asfa Holding and a philanthropic businessman, issued a message on the occasion of May 3rd, Turkish Nationalism Day.

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

“Turk is not the name of a race or an ethnic origin, but the name of a great nation honored with Islam, a nation that rebels against oppression and injustice,” he said.

Akkuş, stating that May 3rd is a historical moment in the manifestation of the will to exist of Turkish nationalism, expressed the following in his message: “I emphasize that I am honored and proud to be a member of a nation that has carried the banner of Islam for more than 10 centuries. ‘Turk’ is not the name of a race or ethnic origin, but the name of a great nation predominantly living in Central Asia, Anatolia, the Balkans, and the Middle East, honored by Islam, and rebelling against oppression and injustice. From history to the present day, as a nation, we have proudly and honorably sacrificed our own existence for the sake of our sacred homeland. Nationalism is working and producing to ensure our beloved nation takes its rightful place in the world. Our national survival and independence are indisputable conditions.”

May 3, 1944, has gone down in history as a historical monument of Turkish national consciousness, like a torch that will illuminate the future in the hands of true, devoted and committed men of the cause. May the spirit of May 3rd be lived in all hearts with all its excitement and sincerity. Happy May Day!

Abdullah Yiğit – Istanbul

Last Update: May 2, 2026