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01/08/2026

ECUADOR’S 217th INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATED IN ANKARA
A reception was held at the Ankara One Tower Business Club to mark Ecuador’s Independence Day, hosted by Ecuador’s Ambassador to Ankara, Pedro Vintimilla Vega.
The reception was attended by Ambassador Erkan Aytun, Director-General for Latin America and the Caribbean at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with Latin American ambassadors, diplomats and invited guests.
The reception began with the playing of the national anthems of both countries and continued with speeches by Ambassador Vega and Ambassador Aytun.
Ecuador’s Independence Day commemorates the landmark ‘First Cry of Independence’, which took place in Quito on 10 August 1809. This national holiday marks an uprising that launched the movement for independence from Spanish rule and inspired other Latin American nations.

ECUADOR’S 217th INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATED IN ANKARAA reception was held at the Ankara One Tower Business Club to mark ...
01/08/2026

ECUADOR’S 217th INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATED IN ANKARA
A reception was held at the Ankara One Tower Business Club to mark Ecuador’s Independence Day, hosted by Ecuador’s Ambassador to Ankara, Pedro Vintimilla Vega.
The reception was attended by Ambassador Erkan Aytun, Director-General for Latin America and the Caribbean at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, along with Latin American ambassadors, diplomats and invited guests.
The reception began with the playing of the national anthems of both countries and continued with speeches by Ambassador Vega and Ambassador Aytun.
Ecuador’s Independence Day commemorates the landmark ‘First Cry of Independence’, which took place in Quito on 10 August 1809. This national holiday marks an uprising that launched the movement for independence from Spanish rule and inspired other Latin American nations.

31/07/2026

THE 27th ANNIVERSARY OF KING MOHAMMED VI OF MOROCCO’S ACCESSION TO THE THRONE WAS CELEBRATED IN ANKARA
A reception was held at the Ankara HiltonSA Hotel, hosted by the Moroccan Ambassador to Ankara, Mohammed Ali Lazreq, and his wife, Nawal Bouchekkif Lazreq, to mark the ‘27th anniversary of King Mohammed VI’s accession to the throne’.
The reception was attended by Murat Kurum, Minister for the Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change; Deputy Foreign Ministers Ambassador Musa Kulaklıkaya and Ambassador Hacı Ali Özel; Zehra Zümrüt Selçuk, former Minister for Family and Social Services; Zeliha Sağlam, Chair of the Board of Directors of the African Cultural Centre; representatives of foreign missions; and other guests.
Speaking at the reception, which began with the playing of the national anthems of both countries, Ambassador Lazreq said that this special day was not merely a national celebration, but also an important occasion to highlight the deep and historic ties of the Moroccan people. Ambassador Lazreq highlighted the major reform projects undertaken by King Mohammed VI since his accession to the throne, noting that these had had a profound impact across political, economic, social, cultural and sporting spheres.
In his address, Minister Kurum congratulated King Mohammed VI of Morocco on the anniversary of his accession to the throne.
Explaining that Turkey regards Morocco as a key country, an integral part and a regional partner of Africa, the Mediterranean and the Islamic world, Kurum stated that they are continuing their efforts to further advance bilateral relations in all areas.
At the reception, guests were welcomed in traditional Moroccan dress and treated to traditional Moroccan delicacies.

THE 27th ANNIVERSARY OF KING MOHAMMED VI OF MOROCCO’S ACCESSION TO THE THRONE WAS CELEBRATED IN ANKARAA reception was he...
31/07/2026

THE 27th ANNIVERSARY OF KING MOHAMMED VI OF MOROCCO’S ACCESSION TO THE THRONE WAS CELEBRATED IN ANKARA
A reception was held at the Ankara HiltonSA Hotel, hosted by the Moroccan Ambassador to Ankara, Mohammed Ali Lazreq, and his wife, Nawal Bouchekkif Lazreq, to mark the ‘27th anniversary of King Mohammed VI’s accession to the throne’.
The reception was attended by Murat Kurum, Minister for the Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change; Deputy Foreign Ministers Ambassador Musa Kulaklıkaya and Ambassador Hacı Ali Özel; Zehra Zümrüt Selçuk, former Minister for Family and Social Services; Zeliha Sağlam, Chair of the Board of Directors of the African Cultural Centre; representatives of foreign missions; and other guests.
Speaking at the reception, which began with the playing of the national anthems of both countries, Ambassador Lazreq said that this special day was not merely a national celebration, but also an important occasion to highlight the deep and historic ties of the Moroccan people. Ambassador Lazreq highlighted the major reform projects undertaken by King Mohammed VI since his accession to the throne, noting that these had had a profound impact across political, economic, social, cultural and sporting spheres.
In his address, Minister Kurum congratulated King Mohammed VI of Morocco on the anniversary of his accession to the throne.
Explaining that Turkey regards Morocco as a key country, an integral part and a regional partner of Africa, the Mediterranean and the Islamic world, Kurum stated that they are continuing their efforts to further advance bilateral relations in all areas.
At the reception, guests were welcomed in traditional Moroccan dress and treated to traditional Moroccan delicacies.

30/07/2026

SWISS NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATED IN ANKARA
A reception was held at the embassy to mark Swiss National Day, hosted by the Swiss Ambassador to Turkey, Guillaume Bertrand Scheurer, and his wife, Farin Scheurer.
The reception was attended by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Head of the European Union (EU) Mission, Ambassador Mehmet Kemal Bozay, diplomatic representatives in Ankara and a large number of guests.
The reception began with the playing of the national anthems of both countries. In his opening address, Ambassador Scheurer noted that bilateral relations were founded on the same spirit of partnership, stating, “These ties are evident every day through tourism, education, business and cultural exchanges.”
In his address, Deputy Minister and Ambassador Bozay expressed his pleasure at attending the event and congratulated the Swiss people on the occasion of Swiss National Day.
Following the speeches, Ambassador Scheurer introduced Prof. Dr Melahat Bilge Demirköz, Director of ODTÜ IVMER and Member of the United Nations International Independent Scientific Advisory Board on Artificial Intelligence, whom he described as “one of the finest examples of Swiss-Turkish cooperation”, and presented her with a plaque.

SWISS NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATED IN ANKARAA reception was held at the embassy to mark Swiss National Day, hosted by the Swi...
30/07/2026

SWISS NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATED IN ANKARA
A reception was held at the embassy to mark Swiss National Day, hosted by the Swiss Ambassador to Turkey, Guillaume Bertrand Scheurer, and his wife, Farin Scheurer.
The reception was attended by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Head of the European Union (EU) Mission, Ambassador Mehmet Kemal Bozay, diplomatic representatives in Ankara and a large number of guests.
The reception began with the playing of the national anthems of both countries. In his opening address, Ambassador Scheurer noted that bilateral relations were founded on the same spirit of partnership, stating, “These ties are evident every day through tourism, education, business and cultural exchanges.”
In his address, Deputy Minister and Ambassador Bozay expressed his pleasure at attending the event and congratulated the Swiss people on the occasion of Swiss National Day.
Following the speeches, Ambassador Scheurer introduced Prof. Dr Melahat Bilge Demirköz, Director of ODTÜ IVMER and Member of the United Nations International Independent Scientific Advisory Board on Artificial Intelligence, whom he described as “one of the finest examples of Swiss-Turkish cooperation”, and presented her with a plaque.

18/07/2026

THE 80th BIRTHDAY OF SULTAN HASSANAL BOLKIAH OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM WAS CELEBRATED IN ANKARA
A reception was held in the embassy gardens, hosted by Her Exellency Noni Zurainah Ismi, Brunei Darussalam’s Ambassador to Ankara, as part of the celebrations marking the 80th birthday of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah.
The reception was attended by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Musa Kulaklıkaya, Acting Director-General for Asia-Pacific Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Korkut Güngen, representatives of diplomatic missions based in Ankara, and invited guests.
In her opening address, Ambassador Ismi said: “It is with great pleasure and honour that I welcome you all to this garden reception organised to mark the 80th birthday of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Head of State of Brunei Darussalam.
Before I begin my speech, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Her Excellency Ambassador Musa Kulaklıkaya, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, who has honoured us by graciously accepting our invitation this evening. I would also like to express my sincere thanks to all our distinguished guests, representatives of diplomatic missions, valued representatives of public institutions and friends of Brunei for joining us on this meaningful evening,” he said.
In her speech, Deputy Minister Kulaklıkaya congratulated Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on his 80th birthday and expressed his pleasure at being here.
Following the speeches, the birthday cake was cut.

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