Dendias says Cyprus problem remains issue of illegal military occupation
Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias marked the 52nd anniversary of Operation Attila’s second phase, paying tribute to those killed and the missing.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said on Friday that the Cyprus problem remains an issue of “illegal military occupation” as Greece marked the 52nd anniversary of the second phase of Operation Attila.
He paid tribute to those killed during the Turkish invasion of 1974 and said Greece continues to remember the missing and their families.
Message on anniversary
In a message posted on social media, Dendias said, “we honour the memory of our fallen Greek and Cypriot brothers, who fought for the freedom of Cyprus”.
“We do not forget the missing and their families,” he added.
Remembering the events
Dendias said the passage of time had not diminished the importance of remembering the events of 1974.
He said Greece honours the memory of those who died and continues to remember the missing and their families.
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