President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in a post on his social media account on the 52nd anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation, emphasized that Turkey will continue to stand by the Turkish Cypriot people in their just struggle. In his post, Erdoğan said: 'On the 52nd anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation, I commemorate our heroic martyrs with mercy and our veterans with gratitude.
I congratulate the Turkish Cypriot people on the July 20 Peace and Freedom Day with my heartfelt sentiments, and convey my greetings to my Turkish Cypriot brothers. As the motherland and guarantor country, we will never abandon the Turkish Cypriot people in their just struggle.' He said. WE WILL DEFEND THEM IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES. Political figures also shared messages on the anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation.
AK Party Deputy Chairperson and Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik said: 'The heroic Turkish Armed Forces will continue to be the guarantor of peace. As our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has declared to the whole world, we will continue to defend the Turkish Cypriot cause in all circumstances.' Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized that Turkey will continue to resolutely defend the rights and interests of the Turkish Cypriot people.
Fidan, in his post, used the following statements: 'Turkey, in the Cyprus Peace Operation carried out in line with the rights and obligations arising from the 1960 Treaty of Guarantee, shoulder to shoulder with our heroic Mujahideen, ensured the safety of life of our Turkish Cypriot brothers who faced the threat of annihilation, and secured their presence on the island.'
' Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin, in his post, used the following statements: 'As two countries, just as we are united and together in all fields, as the Ministry we will continue to support our Cypriot children in the field of education, which is our area of responsibility.'
'THE TURKISH SOLDIERS CAME, FEAR WAS VANISHED' The Cypriot Mujahideen, who resisted Greek and Greek Cypriot attacks for a long time, cannot forget the days when the Turkish soldiers landed on the island with the Cyprus Peace Operation on July 20, 1974. The Mujahideen emphasized that from the moment the Turkish soldiers set foot on the island, Turkish Cypriots began to smile, and they said that today they live in peace and tranquility thanks to the courage of the Turkish soldiers.
Turkish Resistance Organization (TMT) Mujahid Nejat Kocaismail said: 'The arrival of the Turkish soldiers in Cyprus in 1974 brought confidence to the community.' Mujahid Hüseyin Arpalıklı, stating that they saw the first soldiers after hearing that the Turkish soldiers had arrived in Cyprus while he was on guard at the front, said: 'When the Turkish soldiers came, we had no fear left. We went and embraced them. We were very happy at that moment. It was an indescribable joy.'
VISIT FROM AZERBAIJAN Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Tufan Erhürman received the delegations of the Azerbaijani National Assembly, who are in Nicosia to attend the ceremonies for the 52nd anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation.
According to a statement from the TRNC Presidency, President Erhürman met with the Chairman of the Azerbaijan-TRNC Interparliamentary Friendship Group Cavanşir Feyziyev, and the Chairman of the Azerbaijan-Turkey Interparliamentary Friendship Group Ehliman Emiraslanov and their accompanying delegations. WARSHIPS OPENED TO VISIT Turkish warships were opened for public visit at the Girne Tourism Port of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on the occasion of the 52nd anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation.
In a statement from the TRNC Security Forces Command, it was stated that the Turkish Naval Forces' combat elements, TCG I. İnönü Submarine (S-360), TCG Zıpkın Fast Attack Craft (P-336) and TCG Gökova Frigate (F-496), arrived at Girne Tourism Port on the occasion of the 52nd anniversary. It was noted that the ships at the port can be visited by citizens between 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00, and that visits to TCG Gökova Frigate would be provided by sea vessels from Girne Ancient Harbor.
CONGRATULATIONS TO TRNC FROM ORGANIZATION OF TURKIC STATES The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) congratulated the TRNC on the July 20 Peace and Freedom Day. In the OTS's post, it was stated: 'On the occasion of Peace and Freedom Day, we congratulate our observer member Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and the brotherly Turkish Cypriot people with our sincerest wishes, and wish a peaceful and prosperous future.' ANKARA.
