Turkish president marks Youth and Sports Day

SAMSUN, TURKEY - MAY 19: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends an iftar (fast - breaking) event on the occasion of 100th anniversary of May 19 Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day on May 19, 2019 in the Black Sea province of Samsun . Addressing youth in the event in Samsun , Erdogan said that if Turkey takes stance against injustice and unlawfulness anywhere in the world, it is a "common success" of the whole Turkish nation. If Turkey supports the Palestinian cause, extends helping hand to Africa, embraces brothers in the Central Asia and Balkans, it is thanks to the economic and diplomatic success, he added. He noted that when looking at its more than 2,200 years history, Turkey not only draws a lesson from it, but also takes courage for bigger challenges. Stressing on the importance of knowing own history, Erdogan told youth that nations who are unaware or deny the history have a dark future..