Welcomed by King Paul

Marshal Tito's visit to Athens marked an important step in the development of the Balkan Pact among Greece, Turkey and Yugoslavia into a military alliance to unite the Balkans. This will prevent the Kremlin making inroads into South-Eastern Europe. A Balkan military alliance will make Yugoslavia indirectly a member of the West's defensive alliance since it will join militarily to NATO-members Greece and Turkey. Photo shows: King Paul and the Queen of Greece photographed with Marshal Tito at the Royal palace reception.