Ankara Chamber of Industry (ASO) Chairman Seyit Ardıç stated, "On the night of July 15, 2016, our beloved nation, by protecting its democracy, independence, and future, showed the entire world that no power can stand above the national will."
ASO Chairman Ardıç made a written statement on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day.
"On the night of July 15, 2016, our beloved nation showed the entire world that no power can stand above the national will."
Ardıç, stating that the spirit of courage, unity, and solidarity displayed on the night of July 15 has been etched into memory, said, "On the 10th anniversary of July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day, I once again condemn the treacherous coup attempt that targeted our democracy, national will, and independence. On the night of July 15, 2016, our beloved nation, by protecting its democracy, independence, and future, showed the entire world that no power can stand above the national will. The spirit of courage, unity, and solidarity displayed that night has been etched into memory as one of the strongest examples of our nation's historical determination."
"The spirit of national unity displayed that night has been a source of inspiration and courage for all nations."
Ardıç stated that, as the Ankara Chamber of Industry, they would continue their unwavering commitment to democracy and the national will with the same faith and determination, adding the following remarks:
"The Republic of Turkey, with its deep-rooted state tradition and unwavering national unity, possesses the power to never bow to any threat, regardless of its origin or perpetrator. No group or initiative will be able to seize the will of our nation. Our nation, with the epic stance it displayed on the night of July 15, declared its determination to protect its democracy, independence, and national will to the entire world. The spirit of national unity displayed that night, with its resolve to uphold democracy, has been a source of inspiration and courage for all nations. As the Ankara Chamber of Industry, we will continue our unwavering commitment to democracy and the national will with the same faith and determination, today and tomorrow, just as we did yesterday. In line with the Century of Turkey vision put forth by our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, we will continue to carry our country towards stronger tomorrows through production, employment, and exports. With these feelings and thoughts, on the 10th anniversary of July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day, I commemorate our beloved martyrs who sacrificed their lives for our democracy and homeland with mercy, gratitude, and respect; and I extend my thanks to our heroic veterans." - ANKARA