Athens, Mar, 25.
Turkish leaders joined the King of Greece in sending messages of congratulation to Greek troops on the occasion of the celebration!.of the 120th anniversary of Greece's Independence Day.
King Gerge LI, in o letter to General Alexander Papages, Greeic Army chief, said that as "Greece will cele-[brate the greatest day in her history, our thoughts are with those who are shedding their blood in order to keep' which our forefathers gave us.
'M, Alexander Korizis, the Premier, in a message to the Army, said, "You hold the fate of Greece in your hands. The whole country expresses their thanks to you."
General "Ismet Monu, the Turkish President, M. Sukru Sarajoglu, the Turkish Foreign Minister, and Dr. Roflk Saydam, the Premier, also sent messages of congratulation and expressed Turkish solidarity with Greece. They also praised the bravery of the Greek troops—United Press.
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