ANKARA - I believe Anadolu Agency (A.A), which has successfully pursued journey of news without any deviation from its principles so far, will continue its efforts from now on with the same enthusiasm and success, Turkish State Minister Besir Atalay stressed in a message he sent to celebrate the 87th anniversary of the A.A.
"Anadolu Agency which was founded on April 6th, 1920 to meet the need of people to access news in difficult conditions of national struggle, has fulfilled an important mission of informing both Turkish and foreign public opinions with its news. Upon request of Ataturk, Anadolu Agency has become a company and gained an independent structure on March 1st 1925, and has become indispensable for press and broadcast institutions with its `correct, objective and rapid` journalism," noted Atalay.
He stated that the Agency is also an important source for researchers, and it not only reflects the daily developments but also writes the history.
Atalay celebrated the 87th foundation anniversary of Anadolu Agency, and expressed belief that it will continue to pursue its activities with the same enthusiasm and success.