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The has officially given the green light to on Thursday to change its name to "Türkiye", following a formal request from Ankara for the amendment.

UN SpokespersonÌý said he had received a letter on Wednesday from Turkish Foreign Minister addressed to the Secretary General Antonio Guterres, requesting the use of "Türkiye"Ìýin all international affairs.

Türkiye is simply the word for Turkey in the Turkish language. The country has been known as Turkey in English since it was founded a century ago.

Dujarric told Turkish state news outlet Anadolu AgencyÌýthatÌýthe country’s name change was enforced as soon as the letter, which was officially submitted on Tuesday, was obtained.

Other international bodies will also be asked to make the name change, following the .

"Together with our Directorate of Communications, we have been successful in preparing a good ground for this. We have made it possible for the UN and other international organisations, countries to see this change to using Türkiye," the top diplomat told Anadolu Agency.

started to push for the country’s name change in December last year, after he released a memorandum and asked the public to call the country as such in every language.

"Türkiye is the best representation and expression of the Turkish people's culture, civilization, and values," said in December.

State broadcasters such as TRT and Anadolu began using "Türkiye"Ìýsoon after.

The president also asked for exported goods to bear the label "Made in Türkiye".ÌýIn January this year, a tourism campaign with the slogan "Hello Türkiye" was released.