ANKARA, Turkey, Aug 31 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkey marked on Friday, the 97th anniversary of Victory Day, the day the Turks defeated the Greek forces, at the Battle of Dumlupinar, the final battle of the Turkish War of Independence in 1922.
Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in his message to the nation on the day, said, “Our nation is ready to show the same sacrifice and courage, for the sake of this homeland, today, as it did yesterday.”
Efforts made by the Turkish army within and outside the borders, to protect the nation, is an “obvious example” of its determination, Erdogan added.
The Turkish leader also paid tribute to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Republic of Turkey, at a ceremony held at the Ataturk Mausoleum, in the capital, Ankara.
Besides, Turkish diplomatic missions around the world held receptions, celebrating the Victory Day anniversary.– NNN-ANADOLU
