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Announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the sombre anniversary of the Turkish invasion

Republic of Cyprus

From: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

20/07/25 12:40
Press release
Cyprus Problem, Foreign Policy

This year marks fifty-one years since the Turkish invasion. Fifty-one years of ongoing occupation and flagrant violations of the fundamental principles of international law and the human rights of the Cypriot people by Türkiye: of the displaced, the enclaved, the missing persons, and their families.

The passage of time does not erase memory, nor does it nullify the continuing violations or the responsibility of the occupying power. It does not distract us from Türkiye's unlawful efforts to create faits accompli and to undermine the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus, a Member State of the United Nations (UN) and of the European Union (EU).

The resumption of negotiations, based on the agreed UN framework, remains the highest priority of the Government and the only path to ending the occupation and the unlawful division of our island. Our efforts to build the necessary conditions for a return to meaningful negotiations will continue with unwavering determination and commitment to international law and the fundamental principles and values of the EU.

The Government of the Republic of Cyprus remains fully committed to the goal of the liberation and reunification of Cyprus, on the basis of a bizonal, bicommunal federation, in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council Resolutions; a just and viable solution, in line with the acquis communautaire; a solution that will guarantee the rights and wellbeing of all Cypriots, while honouring the sacrifice of those who gave their lives defending our country.

(ΑP/IA/LY)