Rubio: Turkey is a strong and reliable ally of America in NATO On the occasion of the 103rd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated the Turkish people and emphasized the importance of bilateral relations. In a message published on the website of the American Embassy in Ankara, Rubio wrote: On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of the country on the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey. v.aa.com.tr.