The member states agreed to invite Turkey and Greece to join the alliance. Its strategic location, its long land border with the Soviet Union, and its control of the straits made Turkey a critical ally for the West during the Cold War. The invitation was a decisive step on the road toward formal membership.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Turkey Invited to NATO?
- In 1951, after demonstrating its commitment to the Western alliance by sending troops to the Korean War, Turkey reached an important stage in its process of joining NATO.
- When did Turkey Invited to NATO happen?
- 1951 CE
- Where did Turkey Invited to NATO take place?
- Türkiye / NATO