On July 15, 2016, on the second anniversary of the treacherous attempt by FETÖ's domestic and foreign collaborators, we condemn all actors and supporters of this inhumane attempt. We wish Allah's mercy to our martyrs who defended the unity, independence and survival of our nation and state at the cost of their lives, and we express our gratitude and gratitude to our veterans and heroes.

This attempted coup d'état has once again shown to the world that our beloved nation has the determination, resolve and power to protect its state, homeland, values, national will; the unity, independence and survival of our nation and state at the cost of its life. Our nation, under the leadership of our President, duly responded that night to this attempt, which went far beyond a coup attempt and carried evil intentions.

TUBITAK, which directs its policies and activities with the goal of becoming a strong and leading country in every field, especially in science and technology, is aware of its responsibility and works with all its strength to carry our country to this goal. As TÜBİTAK, we believe that there is nothing we cannot accomplish when we join hands as a nation in every field, especially in science and technology. Just like the FETÖ coup attempt, when we stand shoulder to shoulder against all kinds of factors that will drag our country into darkness and conflict, and when we focus on projects and studies that will raise our nation, state and country in fields such as science, technology, art and literature, and when we come together for this purpose, no force will be able to stand in front of us. TUBITAK has worked with all its might to prepare an environment where science and technology can flourish for our youth, children and families, and will continue to do so with even greater enthusiasm from now on.

We are all aware of TÜBİTAK's flagship role in the field of science and technology. This situation clearly reveals the reason for the treacherous terrorist organization FETÖ's efforts to infiltrate our institution. We would like to remind you that TUBITAK was one of the institutions that started the fight against FETÖ at the earliest and continued it in the most intensive manner. TÜBİTAK started its fight against this treacherous terrorist organization even before the coup attempt. The new TÜBİTAK, which has been cleansed of its traitorous elements, is leading the science, technology and innovation community of our country with brand new projects and studies towards the 2023 targets. Through science, technology and innovation, we will add strength to the power of our country, thus protecting the trust of all our martyrs who sacrificed their lives for this sacred country and all our veterans who put their lives on the line.

On this occasion, as TÜBİTAK, we would like to once again express our gratitude to our nation, who wrote an epic of heroism on the night of July 15th and turned that dark night into a "Democracy and National Unity Day" with their determination, will and solidarity. Happy July 15th Democracy and National Unity Day.