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On 18 February 1952, Greece and Turkey formally took their places as full members of the Atlantic Alliance. Since that day, they have been staunch Allies, and key contributors to the security and stability of the Euro-Atlantic area.
During the Cold War, they bore, along with NATO's other members, the burden of defending democracy and our common values. NATO's Southern Flank was an area which posed great risks and challenges, and both Turkey and Greece played important roles to ensure its security. For that alone, the contribution of Greece and Turkey to NATO could already be considered a great success, and a tribute to both countries.
Since the end of the Cold War, the Atlantic Alliance has faced new challenges: from the Balkan wars, to building new Partnerships with former adversaries, to taking on the challenge of terrorism. NATO has met all of these challenges successfully -- and true to their traditions as strong and committed Allies, Turkey and Greece have been key contributors. Indeed, NATO's success over the past decade has demonstrated conclusively that the bond between Allies remains as strong as ever, and that NATO remains an incomparable agent of positive change.
I congratulate Greece and Turkey on the 50th anniversary of their formal accession to NATO. It has been a half century of strong solidarity with the entire Atlantic community, and determined contribution to Euro-Atlantic security. That solidarity, and that determination, will be key ingredients as we face the security challenges of the future.