"...Greece, which has the highest estimation of the renowned leader, heroic soldier, and enlightened creator of Turkey. We will never forget that President Atatürk was the true founder of the Greco-Turkish alliance based on a framework of common ideals and peaceful cooperation. He developed ties of friendship between the two nations which it would be unthinkable to dissolve. Greece will guard its fervent memories of this great man, who determined an unalterable future path for the noble Turkish nation."
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Ioannis Metaxas
Ioannis Metaxas (12 April 1871 – 29 January 1941) was a Greek military officer, politician and dictator. He was Prime Minister of Greece from 1936 to 1941.
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