Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias marked 52 years since Turkey’s military invasion of Cyprus, stating that the Cyprus issue remains a matter of illegal occupation.
In a statement commemorating the anniversary, Dendias said Greece continues to stand alongside the Republic of Cyprus and supports efforts for a fair and lasting solution based on international law and United Nations resolutions.
“The Cyprus issue remains an issue of illegal occupation,” Dendias said, reaffirming Greece’s position that the island’s division remains unresolved decades after the events of 1974.
The Greek Defence Minister stressed that Athens will continue to support Cyprus in efforts to restore security, stability and justice on the island.
The anniversary marks the beginning of Turkey’s military operation in Cyprus in 1974, which resulted in the division of the island and the establishment of the Turkish-controlled area in the north.
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