TURKEY WANTS TO BE CALLED TURKIYE REBRANDING MOVE

  • 02/06/2022

After agreeing to a formal request from Ankara, Turkey will now be referred to as Türkiye at the United Nations.

As part of a rebranding drive begun by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan late last year, several international groups will be urged to change the name.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan remarked in December that "Türkiye is the best reflection and expression of the Turkish people's culture, civilisation, and values."

According to the UN, the adjustment was made as soon as the request was received this week.

The majority of Turks refer to their country as Türkiye. However, even within the country, the anglicised term Turkey is often used.

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