Erdoğan marks 52 years of Cyprus Peace Operation, vows continued support for Turkish Cypriots
14:07, 20/07/2026, MondayU: Update: 14:08, 20/07/2026, Monday
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan commemorated the 52nd anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation, honouring martyrs and veterans while vowing that Türkiye will never leave Turkish Cypriots alone in their "just struggle." Turkish naval vessels were opened to public visits in Kyrenia as part of the commemorations.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has marked the 52nd anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation, paying tribute to the "heroic martyrs" and expressing gratitude to veterans. In a post on social media, he extended his congratulations to the Turkish Cypriot people on Peace and Freedom Day, reaffirming Ankara's commitment to their cause.
A Message of Solidarity
"As the motherland and guarantor country, we will never leave the Turkish Cypriot people alone in their just struggle," Erdoğan said. His message came as commemorations continued across the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), with naval vessels opened to public visits at the Kyrenia Tourism Harbor.
Naval Displays and Commemorations
The vessels open to visitors include the TCG I. İnönü submarine, TCG Zipkin fast attack craft, and TCG Gökova frigate, allowing the public to tour the ships throughout the day. The July 20, 1974 operation was launched by Türkiye to protect Turkish Cypriots from persecution and violence, and it remains a defining moment in the island's modern history.
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