Türkiye marks 73 years of key military contributions to NATO VIDEO

Türkiye is celebrating the 73rd anniversary of its accession to NATO, having been a key contributor to the alliance since joining in 1952.

The country has been integral to NATO's strength and operations, especially as the second-largest military force within the alliance, Caliber.Az reports, citing Türkiye's Minister of National Defence on X page.

Ülkemizin #NATO’ya katılışının 73’üncü yıl dönümü kutlu olsun. #NATO’nun en büyük ikinci ordusuna sahip bir ülke olarak İttifak’a önemli katkılar sunmaya devam ediyoruz.

Türkiye, NATO harekât ve misyonlarına verdiği destekle NATO’ya en çok katkı veren ilk beş ülke arasında… pic.twitter.com/hl0UUaawMu

— T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) February 18, 2025

"Türkiye continues to make an indispensable contribution to NATO’s activities," Ministry said.

"As the second-largest military power in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Türkiye remains among the top five countries in terms of its contributions to NATO operations and missions."

The Ministry also highlighted Türkiye's active participation in NATO exercises, hosting vital NATO headquarters and agencies on its soil, and providing significant contributions in terms of personnel, troops, and the alliance's budget.

NATO was established 76 years ago as a collective defence pact against the Soviet Union, and Türkiye’s strategic location and military capabilities have positioned it as a vital member of the alliance throughout the decades.

By Aghakazim Guliyev