Balkans | Foreign Minister Cavusoglu visits the Martyrs’ Monument in Bohcilar, Bulgaria

Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said, “The alliance and strong friendship between Turkey and Bulgaria are very important for achieving peace, tranquility and stability in the Balkans today.” He said.

Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu expressed his desire to establish a stable government after the April 2 elections in Bulgaria, and said, “The alliance and strong friendship between Turkey and Bulgaria are very important for peace, calm and stability in the Balkans today.” He said.

Visiting the Martyrs’ Monument in the town of Kaolinovo (Bohjlar) in Shumen, northeastern Bulgaria, Cavusoglu, with Mustafa Karadayi, head of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (HÖH) party, whose members are mostly Turks and Muslims, who were martyred during that. Assimilation campaign in May 1989. Laying a wreath at the Citizens’ Monument.

Çavuşoğlu, who greets the people of Al-Hazm, said in his speech that Bohcilar is a “heroic land” and said, “You were the first to revolt against the communist regime that extended its hand to Turkey and your Islam, under the so-called ‘return to lineage.’ You were given martyrs.” In order to protect your identity, language and religion inherited from your ancestors, I went through a great struggle.” Use phrases.

Reciting a passage from the poem written by the national poet of the Bulgarian Turks, Nuri Adali, from behind bars, Cavusoglu said that the Turkish nation will never forget the children they died for.

Cavusoglu said, “You suffered a lot, made great sacrifices. Your struggle for freedom has been written in golden letters in the history of democracy, not only in Bulgaria, but also in Eastern Europe. Human rights and democracy in Bulgaria have been consolidated and developed thanks to your leadership and contributions. Tell me.” Our Ambassador and Consul General that almost every student in Bohçalar takes Turkish lessons as our mother tongue. We are proud of you.” He said.

Çavuşoğlu, while congratulating the Mayor of Bohcilar, Nida Ahmed, on her own efforts, expressed her wish that all of her citizens, without exception, benefit from this constitutional right.

Cavusoglu stated that now the dark days are over, that Bulgaria is an important member of the European Union (EU) today, and that Bulgaria has always supported Turkey in the EU.

Emphasizing the existence of multidimensional and well-developed relations between Turkey and Bulgaria, Cavusoglu said, “There are multidimensional and well-developed relations between our two countries. Of course, you are the basis of these relations and cooperation. I would like to take this opportunity to share with you that we hope that a stable government will be formed after the elections.” April 2. The alliance and strong friendship between Turkey and Bulgaria are very important for peace, tranquility and stability in the Balkans today.” He said.

“This is why our cooperation is more valuable than ever.”

Noting that there are developments that challenge the delicate regional balances in the Balkans today, and that the Ukraine war had global effects, especially energy, Çavuşoğlu noted that they saw that “the voice of those who fell into old habits has increased” in this environment. .

Noting that Islamophobia, racism and xenophobia have reached unprecedented levels, Cavusoglu said, “Turkey and Bulgaria are two countries that can stop this trend as friends, neighbors and allies. That is why our partnership is more valuable than ever. I hope we can achieve this with you, our people.” We are always with you with all the capabilities of our state and our nation. Make an evaluation.

On the other hand, Çavuşoğlu stated that the Bulgarian Turks showed great solidarity and tenderness with Turkey after the earthquakes that were the center of Kahramanmaraş and that occurred on February 6.

Minister Çavuşoğlu added that he had personally witnessed that the assistance provided by the Bulgarian Turks to the earthquake victims was very helpful.

After his visit to Bohcilar, Minister Çavuşoğlu visited the Turkish kumite production facilities near Shumen.

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