The peacekeeping operation of the Turkish army in Cyprus put an end to the “inhuman reprisal against Cypriots-Turks” and brought “peace, safety and tranquility to the island.
This is stated in the publication of the Ministry of National Defense of Turkey, widespread in social networks on the occasion of the 49th anniversary of the operation of the Turkish Armed Forces to maintain peace in Cyprus.
“On the 49th anniversary of the Cyprian peacekeeping operation, we honor the memory of our martyrs and wish our veterans health,” the appeal said.
The department emphasized that Turkey will continue to protect the rights and interests of Turkish-kipriots ..
49 years have passed since the beginning 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 landing.
The words “Aisha goes on vacation” by the beginning of the operation. Aisha – the name of the daughter of the then Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey Turan Gunesh.
The operation was completed on August 18, 1974 at the UN call.