Türkiye's Embassy in Kabul celebrated 29 October Republic Day "with joy" at a reception held at the embassy.
The embassy said Afghan officials, representatives of diplomatic missions and United Nations organizations, members of institutions affiliated with the embassy, and Turkish citizens attended the reception. The embassy said it shared the pride of the Republic's 103rd anniversary with its guests.

Afghan deputy foreign minister speaks at reception
Afghanistan's Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Mohammad Naeem also delivered a speech at the reception. The embassy said Naeem stressed the importance of relations between Türkiye and Afghanistan.
Photographs released by the embassy show guests gathered in front of a giant screen set up in the garden, while the facade of the embassy building was decorated with flags bearing the crescent and star. The celebration was held outdoors in the embassy garden.
New footage from the celebration
On Sunday, the embassy also released a roughly four-minute video compiled from the reception. The video shows guests being welcomed at the embassy entrance, conversations continuing in the garden, and a large gathering of attendees.
One of the images released by the embassy on the evening of 29 October shows giant Turkish flags hung over a tree-lined road, filmed under nighttime lighting. The video also shows a team working at the sound desk in the garden and an official speaking at the podium.