ANKARA - Parliament Speaker Bulent Arinc sent messages to President Rauf Denktas of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and TRNC Parliament Speaker Vehbi Zeki Serter on Saturday to mark the 29th anniversary of Cyprus Peace Operation.
In his messages, Arinc said, ''I cannot have the opportunity of attending the ceremonies to mark the July 20 Peace and Freedom Day. Deputy Parliament Speaker Yilmaz Ates will represent Turkish parliament at the ceremonies. Our parliament will continue to support the struggle of Turkish Cyprus people to protect their legitimate rights and to live freely and peacefully.''
''We will always commemorate those who sacrificed their lives for freedom of Turkish Cypriot people,'' he added.
(UK-MS) 19.07.2003