The inhabitants of Turkey are the heirs of the nation, which 2232 years ago formed a regular army. The Turkish Armed Forces were and remain the honor and pride of our people. This was stated by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, addressing 249 young officers – graduates of the University of National Defense of Turkey on Friday in Istanbul.
“Throughout history, the Turkish army not only stood guard with the security of its country, but also successfully fulfilled the missions outside it. Our army is one of the strongest armies of the world,” Erdogan noted.
According to him, Turkey is one of the countries that have made the greatest contribution to the NATO mission.