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Turkey cites Treaty of Guarantee, reaffirms claim on Cyprus on invasion anniversary

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Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan marked the 52nd anniversary of its military intervention in Cyprus, stating it was consistent with the 1960 Treaty of Guarantee.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry reiterated support for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, emphasizing "sovereign equality" and "equal international status" for Turkish Cypriots.
In messages on this anniversary, Turkish officials declared, "Cyprus is Turkish and will remain Turkish."
The statements reflect Turkey's long-standing position regarding the events of 1974, which it terms a "Peace Operation."
These messages coincide with the remembrance of the Turkish invasion on July 20, which is viewed differently in Cyprus and Turkey.

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On July 20, 2026, Turkey marked the 52nd anniversary of its military intervention in Cyprus, reiterating its longstanding position that the actions taken in 1974 were justified under the 1960 Treaty of Guarantee. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized this point in a statement, framing the operation as a "Peace Operation," consistent with Turkey's obligations under the treaty. Ankara maintains that the intervention was necessary to protect the rights of Turkish Cypriots.

In conjunction with the anniversary, Turkey's Foreign Ministry expressed unwavering support for the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and asserted that "Cyprus is Turkish and will remain Turkish." The ministry advocated for a solution based on "sovereign equality" and equal international status for the Turkish Cypriots. This stance reflects Turkey's broader policy of promoting a two-state solution on the island, reinforcing its commitment to the Turkish Cypriot community amid ongoing tensions with the Greek Cypriot administration.

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