President Erdoğan Urges Protection and Enrichment of Turkish Language on Turkish Language Day
On Turkish Language Day, September 26, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a statement emphasizing the shared responsibility to preserve, enrich, and pass on the Turkish language to future generations. Distributed by Türkiye's Directorate of Communications, President Erdoğan highlighted that the Turkish language is not merely a communication tool but a vital bearer of history, culture, civilizational heritage, and collective memory. He noted its historical enrichment through interactions with diverse peoples and regions, and its role in expressing thoughts and feelings across various fields, including poetry, literature, science, and art. President Erdoğan particularly stressed the importance of promoting the correct, beautiful, and careful use of the language, and fostering respectful attitudes towards it among children and young people.
