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Turkish Prez highlights strengthening military on 'Victory Day'

30 Aug 2023

He made the remarks on Wednesday at a ceremony to celebrate August 30 Victory Day at the Army War College in Ankara, Xinhua news agency reported.Erdogan stressed that ensuring military deterrence is a necessity for Turkey rather than a choice.The President said that Turkey has been elevated to the "top league" in terms of military capabilities, noting that the country has taken "many historical steps" to strengthen the military.In a separate statement, he vowed to further strengthen the country's national power with forthcoming government-proposed initiatives.Turkey celebrates Victory Day to mark the decisive victory of the country's independence war on August 30, 1922, which led to the foundation of the Republic of Turkey a year later.--IANSint/sha

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Turkish Prez highlights strengthening military on 'Victory Day'

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