Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation prevented the destruction of the Turkish Cypriot people

In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was noted, "It has been learned that in the opinion provided by the European Parliament's Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality regarding the 2027 EU budget, it was also recommended to allocate funds for a so-called monument to be built by the Greek Cypriot Administration for the purpose of slandering the Turkish Armed Forces.

The Turkish Armed Forces, with the 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation, prevented the destruction of the Turkish Cypriot people and brought peace to the entire island, which has lasted for more than half a century.

The allegations put forward by the Greek Cypriot side distort and politicize historical facts. The fact that EU institutions, instead of contributing to the resolution of the Cyprus issue, are becoming tools for the Greek Cypriot side's propaganda by moving away from the principles of impartiality and justice, further damages inter-communal trust.

We call on EU officials not to become instruments of circles that aim to distance Turkey from the EU with every step they take," the statement said.