"The outstanding courage and sacrifices made by our heroic ancestors during the Sarikamis Operation will be remembered with respect and gratitude for generations, and their cherished memories will be kept alive forever," Akar said.
The National Defense Ministry also shared a video on Twitter to remember the fallen soldiers.
Meanwhile, thousands of people in Kars marched to honor the soldiers. A remembrance ceremony that followed the march was attended by senior military and civilian officials, including Youth and Sports Minister Mehmet Kasapoglu, and Family and Social Services Minister Derya Yanik.
Speaking at the ceremony, Kasapoglu said Sarikamis is a sign that the nation will never give up its homeland and independence, even under the most difficult conditions.
Commemoration ceremonies for the martyrs were also held in other parts of the country.
