Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Turkey celebrates anniversary of Northern Cyprus founding


(MENAFN) Türkiye marked the 42nd anniversary of the establishment of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on Saturday, emphasizing the historical struggle of the Turkish Cypriot community.

In a message shared on the Turkish social media platform NSosyal, the Foreign Ministry stated: “The most valuable manifestation of the sovereignty and existence struggle that Turkish Cypriots have waged since 1963, and the most important symbol of our national cause, is the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. We celebrate the 42nd anniversary of its founding.”

The ministry reaffirmed Türkiye’s steadfast support for the Turkish Cypriot population.

“Motherland and guarantor Türkiye will always continue to stand by the Turkish Cypriot people and will maintain its constructive and determined efforts toward a just, lasting, and sustainable settlement of the Cyprus issue based on the realities on the island,” it added.

“On this honorable day, we share the pride and enthusiasm of the Turkish Cypriots, who are an inseparable part of the Great Turkish Nation,” the statement continued.

The ministry also highlighted the contributions of key figures in the Turkish Cypriot community’s long fight for sovereignty, including the late Fazil Kucuk and TRNC founding president Rauf Raif Denktas. Tributes were paid to soldiers and fighters who lost their lives in pursuit of the cause, alongside recognition for the veterans who played pivotal roles in advancing the struggle.

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