Türkiye's Consulate General in Zurich held a reception marking the 103rd anniversary of Republic Day on October 29. The reception, held at the Careum conference hall in Zurich, brought together representatives of different segments of Switzerland's Turkish community and Swiss guests.
In a social media post, the consulate thanked Zurich Canton Security Minister Mario Fehr, Winterthur Mayor Stefan Fritschi and all the guests for attending the reception.

Erdoğan's message shown on a giant screen
At the reception hosted by Consul General Fazlı Çorman, who holds the rank of ambassador, the stage was decorated with the flags of Türkiye, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Following the speeches, guests watched President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's video message for Republic Day on a giant screen. A flute and violin performance was held during the evening, while the chefs who prepared the reception's dishes were also introduced to the guests on stage.
Career diplomat Çorman, who previously served as ambassador in Norway, Iceland and Yemen, is serving as Türkiye's consul general in Zurich. Mario Fehr, among the reception's guests, has served as the minister responsible for security affairs in the Zurich Canton government since 2011.

Zurich, the country's largest city, is among the areas with the largest Turkish communities in Switzerland.
Photos: Consulate General of the Republic of Türkiye in Zurich