Important Messages from Ambassador Sedat Önal at the New York Turkish Day Parade and Festival
Ambassador Sedat Önal made important statements on the promotion of Turkish culture and the strengthening of the Turkish American community at the New York Turkish Day Parade and Festival...
Ambassador Sedat Önal and his wife Figen Önal, Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ahmet Yıldız and his wife Emine Yıldız, and New York Consul General Ambassador Muhittin Ahmet Yazal attended the 43rd Traditional New York Turkish Day Parade and Festival. In his speech here, Ambassador Önal stated that the Turkish Day Parade is an important event where all colors of Turkish culture are kept alive and promoted. He also expressed that it is gratifying that the number and influence of the Turkish American community are increasing.
Önal emphasized that Turkey has become a recognized and sought-after actor on the international stage and stated that the Turkish diaspora abroad is an important part of the national power. He conveyed that one of the primary goals of the Embassy and Consulates is to strengthen communication and solidarity within the Turkish American community, and said they expect opinion leaders in the community to actively contribute to this process.