Ümit Özdağ pays symbolic visit to FEP Party headquarters in Western Thrace
The visit took place on Thursday, January 29, a date of profound historical significance for the Turkish Minority of Western Thrace, commemorated as National Resistance and Social Solidarity Day.
Visit to the Grave of Dr. Sadık Ahmet
As part of the program, Özdağ and his accompanying delegation first visited the grave of Dr. Sadık Ahmet, the late leader of the Turkish Minority of Western Thrace and founder of the FEP Party. The delegation paid their respects and offered prayers in his memory.
Following the visit, the delegation proceeded to the FEP Party Headquarters, where they met with FEP Party President Çiğdem Asafoğlu.
Discussions on Minority Issues
During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the current situation of the Turkish Minority of Western Thrace, recent regional developments, and ongoing challenges related to rights, representation, and social cohesion.
In a statement issued after the visit, the DEB Party expressed appreciation for the gesture, noting:
“Victory Party Chairman Mr. Ümit Özdağ and his delegation visited the grave of our leader Dr. Sadık Ahmet, followed by a visit to our party headquarters. We sincerely thank Mr. Ümit Özdağ and his delegation for their meaningful visit on this significant day.”
A Visit with Symbolic Importance
FEP Party representatives underlined that Özdağ’s visit to the party founded by Dr. Sadık Ahmet on January 29 further enhanced the symbolic value of the occasion, given the day’s importance in the collective memory and democratic struggle of the Turkish Minority of Western Thrace.
The visit was described as a gesture of remembrance, dialogue, and solidarity on a day closely associated with minority rights and historical awareness in the region.
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Victory Party leader Ümit Özdağ visited the DEB Party headquarters in Komotini on January 29, paying tribute to Dr. Sadık Ahmet and holding talks on the current situation of the Turkish Minority of Western Thrace.
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