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Foreign Minister: The solution of the Cyprus problem remains the highest prioritytranslated

July 20, 2026 · 1 min read

The resolution of the Cyprus problem, within the parameters set by the United Nations Security Council, the reunification of the Megalopolis and the lifting of the occupation of the territory of an EU member state, remains the highest priority, it is pointed out in a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the occasion of the 52nd anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. Today marks 52 years since the Turkish invasion of July 20, 1974, which caused the territorial mutilation of the Republic of Cyprus and the ongoing drama of thousands of missing, displaced and trapped in violation of any concept of international law, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasizing that: "Greece bows to the memory of the fallen and expresses its respect and gratitude to all those who with bravery and self-sacrifice they defended Megalonisos".

"The Cyprus issue remains to this day an international issue of illegal invasion and occupation of a member state of the EU and the UN", it states.

"In solidarity with the Republic of Cyprus, Greece is committed to the search for a comprehensive, mutually acceptable solution, based on the Bi-zonal, Bi-communal Federation, with political equality of Greek Cypriots and...

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Михайло БойкоIt is a pity that 52 years have passed, and people are still separated from their native lands and without news about the missing. Greece is doing the right thing by reminding us of the UN resolutions and the fact that Cyprus is an EU member under occupation. I would like to finally reach the federation that is being written about, without new tragedies.

Pandeli KristoIf you think about it, 52 years is a long time to keep people away from their homes and no news of the missing. Greece does well to mention the UN resolutions and the fact that Cyprus is an EU member state under occupation. We hope that the bilingual federation of the two communities will come without new pains.