On the occasion of October 29 Republic Day, Istanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya gave an official reception.

The President of Marmara Group Foundation, Dr. Akkan Suver, and Sezgin Bilgiç who participated in the reception on behalf of civil society, congratulated Istanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya.

The ceremony, which started with the speech of Istanbul Governor Ali Yerlikaya about the Republic, was held with limited participation due to the coronavirus epidemic.

High-ranking soldiers in Istanbul, Civil Administration Chiefs, Political Party Provincial Heads, Azerbaijan, and TRNC Consul Generals were also present at the Congratulation Ceremony.

Dr. Akkan Suver and Sezgin Bilgiç together with the Consul General of Azerbaijan Nermine Mustafayeva can be seen in the photograph.