ANKARA - President Ahmet Necdet Sezer sent on Friday a congratulatory message to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Rauf Denktas on the 19th anniversary of the Republic Day.
A statement of the Presidential Press Center said that Sezer congratulated the 19th anniversary of the foundation of TRNC.
In his statement, Sezer noted that protection of freedom and sovereignty of TRNC, an element of peace and stability in its region with its pluralist democratic structure, was the first target of Turkey.
Sezer said that a peaceful future was awaiting Turkish Cypriot people who established and survived their own independent administration with determination despite all violence and pressure.
Turkey, which supported Turkish Cypriot people in their rightful struggle in every condition, had no doubt that TRNC and Turkish Cypriots would reach the place they deserved in international arena in the possible shortest time, Sezer added.