He highlighted the friendly relations between Türkiye and Italy.

Deputy Foreign Minister and EU President Ambassador Mehmet Kemal Boze participated in the Republic Day celebrations in the Italian capital Rome. Italian President Sergio Mattarella, members of the cabinet, diplomatic officials, foreign ambassadors and the general public attended the colorful ceremony held on June 2 in Republic Square in the heart of Rome.

Ambassador Boz’s speech:
Ambassador Boze in his speech praised the rich history and heritage of Italy. He recounts the long and glorious history of Italy, from the rise of the Roman Empire to the renaissance awakening and the unification of modern Italy. He also appreciated Italy’s outstanding tradition of art, literature, music and food.

Boze, in particular, expressed strong support for Italy’s democratic values. He said, “Italy is a shining example of democracy. The people of Italy have fought hard for their freedom and democratic rights and today Italy is a strong and prosperous democracy.” He also highlighted the friendly relations between Italy and Turkey. He said, “Turkey and Italy have long had friendly relations. We are committed to further strengthening cooperation between the two countries.”

Italy’s role in the international community: Ambassador Boze appreciated Italy’s important role in the international community. He said, “Italy is a strong partner for the protection of peace, security and human rights. We believe that Italy will continue to play an important role in the international community in the years to come.”

Appreciation of Italy’s history and heritage: Ambassador Boze praised Italy’s rich history and heritage. He recounts the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, highlights Italy’s role as the birthplace of the Renaissance, and praises the country’s contributions to art, literature and architecture.
Support for Italy’s democratic values: Ambassador Boze expressed strong support for Italy’s democratic values. He says that Italy is an inspiration as a democratic country, and that Turkey can learn from Italy’s experience in its own democratic process.
Friendly relations between Turkey and Italy: Ambassador Boze highlighted the long-standing friendly relations between Turkey and Italy. He said that the two countries have strong economic, political and cultural ties.
Interest in strengthening cooperation: Ambassador Boze expressed interest in strengthening cooperation between Turkey and Italy. He said that a friendly relationship will be established between the two countries based on mutual respect and understanding.

Boze particularly expressed interest in enhancing cooperation in the following areas:
Economics and Trade; He said that Türkiye and Italy are important trade partners for each other. He called for increasing trade and investment between the two countries. tourism; He said that both Türkiye and Italy are popular tourist destinations. He called for increasing tourism cooperation between the two countries. culture; He said that Türkiye and Italy have rich cultural heritage.

He praised Italy’s rich history and traditions, supported the country’s democratic values ​​and highlighted the friendly relations between Turkey and Italy in this colorful ceremony held at the Republic Square. He called for increased cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, tourism and culture.