UN Türkiye Visits Anıtkabir on the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations

To mark the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, Dr. Babatunde Ahonsi, UN Resident Coordinator in Türkiye, led a delegation of UN Türkiye Country Team members and staff to Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder and first President of the Republic of Türkiye.

The ceremony began with the delegation’s procession along the Lion Road, followed by the laying of a wreath at Atatürk’s mausoleum and a moment of silence in tribute.

In the Memorial Notebook housed in the Misak-ı Millî Tower, Dr. Ahonsi wrote the following message:

Aziz Atatürk,

On the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, we honor your vision of peace at home and in the world, and reaffirm our commitment to your enduring call for global solidarity.

Your dedication to social progress, equality, and the welfare of all continues to inspire our work for sustainable development and for leaving no one behind. Guided by your legacy, we stand with the people of Türkiye in advancing a just and inclusive future for all.

Atatürk’s vision of “peace at home, peace in the world” continues to resonate deeply with the mission and values of the United Nations, especially as the organization celebrates eight decades of promoting peace, dignity, and equality for all on a healthy planet.

Note: Aziz means beloved, revered, honored, or esteemed.  When used in memorial notes, it conveys deep respect and reverence, almost like saying “Honored Atatürk” or “Beloved Atatürk”.