A surprise post from NATO featuring Yusuf Dikeç.

14.05.2025 19:30

In a video prepared for the Informal Meeting of Foreign Ministers hosted by Turkey, NATO featured Yusuf Dikeç, who won a silver medal for Turkey at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Dikeç spoke about Turkey's geographical location and the importance of NATO.

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NATO featured national shooter Yusuf Dikeç, who won a silver medal in the mixed team event of the 10-meter air pistol at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in a video prepared for the NATO Foreign Ministers' Informal Meeting hosted by Turkey.

WILL SHOW MINISTERS AROUND ANTALYA

In the video shared on NATO's official social media account, it was announced that Dikeç would show the city to the ministers who are in Antalya for the NATO Foreign Ministers' Informal Meeting.

PROMOTED TURKEY

Dikeç, who has made a name for himself in the world with his shooting style, stated in the video, "Welcome to Turkey. Located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, Turkey has an important strategic position." He pointed out that Turkey regulates navigation in the Istanbul and Çanakkale Straits, which connect the Black Sea to the Mediterranean, emphasizing that these straits play a significant role in global trade and security.

Dikeç reminded that Turkey has been a NATO member since 1952 and currently has the second-largest army in the Alliance, stating that the Turkish Navy supports the assurance of freedom of navigation in the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Black Sea.

"TURKEY HAS BEEN THE CRADLE OF CIVILIZATIONS FOR CENTURIES"

Noting that İzmir hosts the NATO Allied Land Command, Dikeç pointed out that next year's NATO Summit will be held in Turkey. Dikeç stated, "As can be seen in Antalya, Turkey has been the cradle of civilizations for centuries."

The post shared on NATO's official social media account is as follows;