Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that NATO’s Steadfast exercise demonstrates the level reached by the Turkish Armed Forces, emphasizing defense, health, and trade as key topics at the February 23 Cabinet Meeting.

Axar.az, citing Turkiye Today, reports that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan highlighted the achievements.

“The Steadfast exercise, one of NATO’s biggest and most comprehensive drills, which started on Feb. 20, once again showed the level reached by our Turkish Armed Forces to the entire world,” Erdogan said.

“I congratulate our soldiers who proudly represented our state and nation in the exercise and pray that God protects them.”