Işık Sadık Ahmet pays courtesy visit to YTB President Abdulhadi Turus
She was received at the institution by YTB President Abdulhadi Turus, where discussions highlighted the enduring bonds, shared memory, and historical ties between Turkey and the Western Thrace Turkish community.
Emphasis on Shared Memory and Enduring Bonds
During the visit, both sides underlined the importance of preserving the collective memory and legacy of Dr. Sadık Ahmet, whose struggle for the rights and recognition of the Western Thrace Turkish Minority continues to hold deep symbolic and political significance.
YTB President: “His Torch Still Lights Our Way”
In a statement shared following the meeting, YTB President Abdulhadi Turus expressed his appreciation with the following remarks:
“We were honored to host Ms. Işık Sadık Ahmet, the esteemed wife and lifelong companion of the unforgettable leader of Western Thrace Turkishness, Dr. Sadık Ahmet, and the Honorary President of the FEP Party, at our institution.
The torch lit by Dr. Sadık Ahmet continues to illuminate our path far beyond the borders of Western Thrace, across our entire geography of the heart.
In Ms. Işık’s dignified presence, we once again witnessed the traces of that noble legacy and unwavering spirit of struggle. I extend my heartfelt gratitude for this kind visit, during which we renewed our unbreakable bond with the Western Thrace Turks. May Dr. Sadık Ahmet rest in peace.”
A Symbolic Visit
The visit was seen as a symbolic reaffirmation of solidarity, honoring Dr. Sadık Ahmet’s legacy while reinforcing institutional and emotional ties between Turkey and the Western Thrace Turkish Minority.
