Allied Land Command

Türkiye celebrates 72nd year in NATO

Published by Hurriyet on Sun, 02/18/2024 - 11:47

Türkiye has celebrated its 72nd anniversary of joining NATO, the world's leading security alliance.

"At an extraordinary period of unprecedented challenges for the world, we celebrate the 72nd anniversary of accession of Türkiye, who maintains a unique and indispensable position for the Alliance, to NATO," read a statement issued by the Foreign Minister on Feb. 18.

NATO post draws Greek ire

Published by Kathimerini on Thu, 08/31/2023 - 04:23

Diplomatic sources say Greece's representation to NATO has sent a protest letter to NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, following the congratulatory message to Turkey by NATO's Allied Land Command (LANDCOM), based in Izmir, on the occasion of Turkey's "Victory Day," the anniversary of the defeat of the Greek forces in Asia Minor in 1922. It is also known as Turkish Armed Forces Day.