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ANKARA, TÜRKİYE - OCT. 29, 2023: Celebrations and ceremonies were held throughout the country to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Republic's foundation and October 29th Republic Day.Türkiye made its mark in the global arena and established sovereignty over its lands by ratifying agreements such as the treaties of Lausanne and Montreux, among others, from the era of the War of Independence till the outbreak of World War II.As the Turkish Republic enters its 100th year, here's a brief account of the foundational agreements of the Republic:Treaty of LausanneOne of Türkiye's most pivotal founding agreements was signed in the Swiss city of Lausanne a century ago, following the Turkish people's triumph in the War of Independence. Turkish people attained peace during diplomatic negotiations while safeguarding their unconditional sovereignty rights.The Turkish delegation, led by then Prime Minister- Ismet Inonu, engaged in 8 months of negotiations with intermittent breaks in their pursuit of achieving peace.Throughout every stage of these discussions, they unwaveringly upheld the Turkish people's unreserved right to independence.The Treaty of Lausanne was subsequently approved by the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye on August 23, 1923, officially taking effect."This treaty is a document that announces the failure of a long-planned and presumed major assassination against the Turkish nation, which was believed to have been completed with the Treaty of Sèvre," said the founder of the Republic of Türkiye Mustafa Kemal Ataturk in his "Nutuk," the speech.The Treaty of Lausanne consists of four sections containing a preamble and 143 articles stressing respect for the sovereignty and independence of states.The Republic of Türkiye was founded on Oct. 29, 1923, after the signing of the Treaty of Lausanne, one of the most pivotal founding agreements.(Footage by AA /Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)