Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu congratulated Maria Corina Machado, the Nobel Peace Prize winner. This congratulation was made via social media.

İmamoğlu stated in his post, "Machado's honorable achievement is an inspiration not only for Latin America but for all peoples living under authoritarian regimes."

He added, "In a world ruled by dictatorships, brave leaders who defend the will of the people are a source of hope."

İmamoğlu emphasized that they are also fighting for justice and democracy in Turkey with the same belief and determination.

His message was seen as a message of courage and solidarity for all those who believe in democracy across different geographies.