Türkiye marks May 1, Labor and Solidarity Day

ISTANBUL

Türkiye’s president and other top officials on Thursday marked May 1, Labor and Solidarity Day.

"I congratulate all my worker brothers and sisters who sweat, toil, strive, and work devotedly for the growth of our country, the strengthening of our nation, and the progress of Türkiye, on May 1, Labor and Solidarity Day," President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wrote on X.

He also conveyed his regards to all workers throughout Türkiye.

Writing on X, Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz also hailed Labor and Solidarity Day with his "most sincere feelings."

"I would like to thank all our worker and laborer brothers who have the greatest share in the development, prosperity and strengthening of our country and who have made Türkiye grow with their labor and sweat," he said.

Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus also shared a message marking the day.

"I sincerely congratulate all my worker brothers and sisters who produce in every field of life with their minds, sweat and knowledge, who work for the welfare of their families, their countries and a more just world on May 1, Labor and Solidarity Day," he said.

He also expressed hope that "this meaningful day that glorifies the honor of labor will strengthen our social solidarity and help us walk together towards a stronger future."