Türkiye's Luanda Embassy marked the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic with a ceremony held on Thursday, October 29, in Luanda, the capital of Angola.
According to a statement by Angola's National Assembly, First Deputy Speaker Américo Cuononoca attended the ceremony on behalf of Speaker Adão Francisco Correia de Almeida. Members of the Angolan government, members of the diplomatic corps serving in the country and members of the Turkish community living in Angola also attended the celebration.

Uludüz: Turkish people's resilience continues to inspire African countries
Türkiye's Ambassador to Luanda, Özgür Uludüz, spoke about the historical significance of the Republic, proclaimed under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk on October 29, 1923. Uludüz said the day was not only a turning point in national history but also represented the values of self-determination, sovereignty and freedom that the Turkish people had achieved through a struggle marked by great difficulties.
Recalling that the resilience demonstrated by the Turkish people continues to inspire many nations, including African countries, Uludüz reiterated Türkiye's desire to deepen its relations of friendship and cooperation with Angola.

Angola's National Assembly said the participation in the celebration confirmed the bonds of friendship between the two countries and demonstrated the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening bilateral cooperation.