• Türkiye commemorates the 51st anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation.
• President Erdogan emphasizes the need for a two-state solution.
• Calls to end the decades-long injustice faced by Turkish Cypriots.
• Erdogan inaugurates development projects in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).
• Türkiye reaffirms commitment to the rights and sovereignty of Turkish Cypriots.

On July 20, Türkiye commemorated the 51st anniversary of the Cyprus Peace Operation, marked as Peace and Freedom Day in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attended ceremonies in the TRNC, emphasizing the significance of the operation that guaranteed the safety and existence of Turkish Cypriots amid historical tensions with Greek Cypriots, as outlined by Türkiye's Foreign Ministry TRT Global and AA.

Erdogan also highlighted the ongoing need for a two-state solution to the Cyprus issue, arguing that “decades of injustice” against Turkish Cypriots must cease. He called on the international community to accept and support the TRNC's sovereignty, which is presently recognized only by Türkiye, insisting that the realities on the island should be acknowledged globally India Times, TRT Global.

The Turkish leader reiterated Türkiye's unwavering commitment to foster stronger diplomatic, political, and economic ties with the TRNC during his visit, which included inaugurating development projects meant to bolster the region's infrastructure and economy AA and TRT Global. He expressed that despite facing isolating pressures, Türkiye will continue to support the rights of Turkish Cypriots as equal co-owners of the island.