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Finnish President Stubb honors Atatürk during Anıtkabir visit

Finnish President Alexander Stubb visited Anıtkabir during his official trip to Türkiye , where he laid a wreath at Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's mausoleum and signed the Anıtkabir Special Book. Stubb highlighted the long-standing friendship between Finland and Türkiye , expressing his honor in visiting the site.

Anadolu Agency TÜRKIYE
Published October 01,2024 01:18 PM
Updated October 01,2024 01:21 PM
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb visited Anıtkabir. Stubb, who came to Türkiye for an official visit, toured Anıtkabir with his delegation.

He laid a wreath at the mausoleum of the great leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and observed a moment of silence before taking a commemorative photo. Stubb then proceeded to the Misak-ı Milli Tower and signed the Anıtkabir Special Book.

In the special book, Stubb wrote:

"More than 100 years ago, the Republic of Türkiye was founded by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and has a long history of close relations with Finland. One year after its establishment in 1924, Türkiye and Finland signed a Friendship Treaty that emphasizes their longstanding and deep ties. Today, as the President of Finland and a friend and ally of the Republic of Türkiye , I am honored to visit Türkiye , Ankara, and Anıtkabir."