On a bright afternoon in Gera, Ayberk Efendi addressed a gathering of the Royal Ottoman Society. He began by thanking his long‑standing friend Frank Mayer, the mayor of Gera, the local police and all the volunteers who made the event possible. He described their support as a living example of the 320‑year friendship between Germany and Turkey, a relationship the Society cherishes and wishes to extend into a universal call for peace.
A special moment came with the introduction of Ibex F‑Handy, whom Ayberk Efendi called the “heart of the Royal Ottoman Society here in Germany.” The audience welcomed him with warm applause.
To reach the 200 million Turkish‑speaking people around the world, Ayberk Efendi then continued his address in Turkish, a deliberate choice that reflects the Society’s wish to bridge language, culture and geography.
The gathering ended in a spirit of optimism. Ayberk Efendi’s call for world peace, rooted in Sufi compassion and Ottoman heritage, invited every participant to become part of a global brotherhood.
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