PRESS RELEASE(93)31                                     19 April 1993


       LETTER OF CONDOLENCES FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF NATO
                         TO MRS. TURGUT OZAL


On behalf of the North Atlantic Council and himself, the Secretary
General of NATO, Mr. Manfred Worner, extended sincere condolences and
deepest sympathy to Mrs. Turgut Ozal on the death of President Turgut
Ozal.  In his letter to Mrs. Ozal, he said:

  "During these crucial times President Ozal proved to be a great
  leader and will be sadly missed, not only by Turkey, but by Europe
  and the world as a whole."

Mr. Worner emphasized the great political skill which had won for
President Ozal and for Turkey the great respect that they command in
the Alliance. The Secretary General of NATO expressed, in particular,
his admiration for President  Ozal's firm commitment and unwavering
loyalty to the North Atlantic Alliance.