On a bright afternoon in the German town of Gera, Ayberk Efendi addressed an eager gathering under the banner of the Royal Ottoman Society. He opened with heartfelt gratitude, thanking his long‑standing friend Frank Mayer, the mayor of Gera, local police officers and all volunteers who helped make the event possible. Their support was presented as a living example of the 320‑year friendship that has linked Germany and Turkey—a relationship the Society cherishes and wishes to extend further into a universal call for peace.
A special moment of the program arrived with the introduction of Ibex F‑Handy, described by Ayberk Efendi as the “heart of the Royal Ottoman Society here in Germany.” The audience welcomed this new ambassador with warm applause, recognizing his role in carrying forward the Society’s spiritual and cultural mission.
In order to reach the 200 million Turkish‑speaking peoples around the world, Ayberk Efendi announced that he would continue his remarks in Turkish. This deliberate choice underscored the Society’s commitment to inclusivity—bridging language, culture, and geography in pursuit of a shared vision of harmony.
The gathering concluded with an atmosphere of optimism. Ayberk Efendi’s call for world peace, rooted in Sufi compassion and Ottoman heritage, invited every participant to become an active thread in the tapestry of global brotherhood.
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