Turkish President Sezer in Crimea

2003, First National, Crimea. The news segment covers the visit of Ahmet Sezer, President of the Republic of Turkey, to the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, specifically to Bakhchysarai, the ancient capital of the Khanate.

In the video: the arrival of President Ahmet Sezer; an honor guard of sailors; the Khan’s Palace in Bakhchisaray; the Crimean Tatar flag; a kyrymli dance performed in traditional costumes; among those present is Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Dmytro Tabachnyk (2002–2003).

Commentary by: Turkish President Ahmet Sezer; Mustafa Dzhemilev, Chairman of the Council of Representatives of the Crimean People under the President of Ukraine (1999–2015).

This story was prepared by Volodymyr Melnyk and Halyna Hromyk.