Azerbaijan hosts event on 39th anniversary of Turkish Northern Cyprus foundation

An ceremony commemorating the 39th anniversary of the founding of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has been held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.

Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan Cahit Bagci, MPs, journalists and public figures took part in the event initiated by the representative office of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in Baku, APA reports.

Representative of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in Baku Ufuk Turganer, who delivered an opening speech, welcomed the guests and expressed gratification with the celebration of this day in Azerbaijan.

Then MP Hikmat Babaoglu conveyed congratulations on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

“The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus was founded 39 years ago, after the Turkic peace movement, which was held on one of the Emerald Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. This was the symbol of the great Turkic will against those who wanted to eliminate the Turkish presence on the island. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has been accepted as an observer to the Organisation of Turkic States. I think that this is one of the biggest steps taken towards the recognition of our fraternal country in the world,” he said.