Türkiye will continue to protect the rights and interests of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRSK). This is stated in the publication of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey Hakan Fidan on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the start of the Turkish Armed Forces to maintain peace in Cyprus.
“I congratulate the Cupriot Turks on the holiday of peace and freedom. Peace and tranquility, secured by Cyprus peacekeeping operation on the island, have been preserved for half a century. We, as Turkey, continue to stand with our shoulders with our Cyprus compatriots and always protect the rights and interests of the Turkish Republic Northern Cyprus, ”the Fidan’s publication, posted on the social network, said.
The Foreign Minister of Turkey honored the memory of the dead Shahids, who gave their lives for the existence of Turks – Cypriots, and also expressed the nobleness of Turkish veterans. Turks -Cypriots are an integral part of the Turkish nation, ”he emphasized.
Turkish Foreign Ministry also distributed a message on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the operation of the Turkish Armed Forces to maintain peace in Cyprus.
thanks to the operation to maintain peace in Cyprus, conducted on this day 50 years ago by heroic Turkish armed forces in difficult conditions, Turkey saved the Turks – Cypriots from disappearance, guaranteed their existence and safety, and also prevented the accession of Cyprus island to Greece. Thus, a world has come to the island, which has been going on for half a century, ”the agency said in the social network said in a statement of x.
Turkey as a guarantor will always be near the Turks – Cypriots equal to the owners of the island, and will continue the unconditional support of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, the department noted.
The 50 years have passed since the beginning of the operation of the Turkish Armed Forces to maintain peace in Cyprus aimed at protecting the rights of the Turkish community of the island.
Operation to maintain peace in Cyprus began on July 20, 1974 by the landing of air troops.
The words “Aisha goes on vacation” by the beginning of the operation. Aishe – the name of the daughter of the Foreign Minister of Turkey of that period of Turan Gunesh.