Presidential Communications Director Burhanettin Duran harshly criticized the decision taken by the European Parliament (EP) regarding the 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation. Duran stated that the decision was "unacceptable" and contained baseless claims.
This politically motivated initiative, which addresses the Cyprus issue from a biased perspective and ignores the legitimate rights of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and the Turkish Cypriot people, has no value or validity.
Duran noted that Turkey, under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, will resolutely maintain its support for the sovereign equality and equal international status of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. He also stated that they will continue to defend the rights and interests of Turkish Cypriots on all platforms.
Through the 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation, the Turkish Armed Forces brought peace and security to the island; Turkey has become the guarantor of the existence and future of the Turkish Cypriot people.
Duran emphasized that no decision taken with political motives can alter the truth and shadow Turkey's resolute stance on Cyprus, and said that such steps are invalid.