Erdogan: Turkey accepts responsibility for solving regional and global crises President of Turkey on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey: Ankara, in the current difficult situation, in addition to maintaining internal stability, also takes responsibility for solving regional and international disputes and crises. In a video message on the occasion of October 29, while congratulating Turkish citizens, Turkish Cypriots and Turkish citizens abroad, Erdogan emphasized that the Republic of Turkey is a symbol of the nation's desire for independence, freedom and self-determination. Referring to the independence struggle of the Turkish people during the War of Independence led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, he said: Turkey's achievements in the last 24 years in the fields of defense industry, energy security, transportation and.