The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey congratulated the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on July 20 – Day and Freedom Day.
“On the 49th anniversary of the operation to maintain peace in Cyprus, we respect the memory of our shahids and gratefully recall our heroic veterans who fought for the national business and gave their lives for the rights and freedom of the Turks. Congratulations on the day The world and freedoms of Turks -kipriotes, which are an integral part of our nation, ”the publication of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in social networks says.
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.