In 1974, a Greek Cypriot coup aimed at Greece’s annexation of the island led to Türkiye’s military intervention as a guarantor power to protect Turkish Cypriots from persecution and violence.
In 1974, a Greek Cypriot coup aimed at Greece’s annexation of the island led to Türkiye’s military intervention as a guarantor power to protect Turkish Cypriots from persecution and violence.Türkiye’s goal has been to secure the permanence of peace brought about in 1974 and seek ways to live in peace, Erdogan says. / Photo: AA
“Despite efforts to completely eliminate them, today Turkish Cypriots live peacefully and securely under their own flag and the umbrella of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus,” said Erdogan in a preface of a book titled 50th Anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation. Also releasing a message to commemorate the operation, Turkish parliamentary speaker Numan Kurtulmus said it symbolised the freedom Turkish Cypriots achieved with their courage and patience.
Kurtulmus expressed Türkiye's determination to achieve a lasting solution for the recognition of the TRNC via diplomatic channels, and its commitment to principled negotiations.Türkiye's Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz said the Cyprus Peace Operation"has not only been a significant military victory but has also taken its place in history as a symbol of the unity, solidarity, and determination of a nation.
Noting the Turkish Cypriot people will “look to the future with confidence” under the effective guarantee of Türkiye, it said Ankara will continue to defend the cause of the Turkish Cypriot people and fulfil its historical duties.
Turkey Middle East Africa Europe China Us Germany News Breaking News Context Explainer Opinion Economy Business Trends Humans Globalisation Russia Rt Trt Trt World Journalism Human Interest
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Türkiye ready to negotiate, achieve lasting peace in Cyprus — ErdoganRecep Tayyip Erdogan in capital Lefkosa to attend ceremonies marking 50th anniversary of Cyprus Peace Operation.
Read more »
Türkiye pursues regional peace through vigorous diplomacy — ErdoganDespite many hurdles, Türkiye working to build effective, inclusive international system to ensure global peace, says Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Read more »
Altun urges against provocations over Syrian refugees in Türkiye'Some circles, led by elements hostile to Türkiye, are trying to disrupt our nation's peace with provocative activities aimed at testing public order,' says the head of Türkiye's Communications Directorate.
Read more »
Israel turns Greek-administered Cyprus into its logistics base: Turkish FMTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warns the Greek Cypriots about potential disastrous consequences of their involvement in military tension in the region emanating from Tel Aviv's war on Gaza.
Read more »
Study firms up date of famous ancient shipwreck off CyprusWhen scientists in the 1960s excavated the wreck of an ancient Greek merchant ship off the northern coast of Cyprus, what they found was an amazing time capsule from a pivotal period in the Mediterranean world following the death of Alexander the Great.
Read more »
Cyprus calls for collective crackdown against crypto terror financingCyprus calls for collective action from accounting professionals to combat crypto-based terror financing, emphasizing vigilance and compliance in financial oversight.
Read more »