President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan celebrated his 71st birthday. Many leaders from around the world called Erdoğan to congratulate him.

Leaders such as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and UAE President Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan extended their birthday wishes to Erdoğan.

Erdoğan expressed his gratitude to all citizens who congratulated him on social media. He stated, "I thank God for the honor of serving this noble nation."

The AK Party published special congratulatory messages for Erdoğan's birthday. They highlighted, "Happy birthday to our leader, the hope of the oppressed and the servant of his country and nation."

The Youth Branch surprised Erdoğan with a birthday celebration. Young people welcomed him at Atatürk Airport with a cake and flowers.