Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Kahlid Shameem Wynne, during his official visit to Turkey, attended Canakklae Naval Victory and Martyrs Day. The 96^th anniversary of Canakkale battles which took place on 18 March 1915 during World War-I, was celebrated with traditional enthusiasm. The ceremony was organized at the ‘Soldiers Monument’ overlooking Straits of Dardanelles. Mr Rajep Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister of Turkey was the chief guest. Chairman met the Turkish Prime Minister at the ceremony and laid flowers on martyr’s graves. The ceremony ended with an impressive display by Turkish Navy and Air Force.

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Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Kahlid Shameem Wynne meeting with Prime Minister of Turkey, Mr Rajep Tayyip Erdogan during his visit to Turkey. (20-3-2011) – Photo ISPR