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

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...