LEFKOSA
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Besir Atalay attended the inauguration ceremony for a new highway in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) that connects Dortyol with Gecitkale.
The ceremony was also attended by the Turkish Cypriot Prime Minister Irsen Kucuk.
Speaking at the ceremony, Atalay said that they wanted a conciliation in Cyprus based on peace and equal conditions.
TRNC's State Archives facility
Atalay also attended the inauguration of TRNC's new State Archives facility in Lefkosa along with the Turkish Cypriot President Dervis Eroglu.
Atalay said that the Turkish Cypriots moved to the future with great confidence in themselves.
Also speaking at the inauguration, President Eroglu said that the archives and related documents would be carried to future generations in security at the new facility.
Besir Atalay is in the TRNC to attend celebrations marking the 38th anniversary of Cyprus Peace Operation.
As part of the celebrations the Turkish Air Force’s aerobatic display team – the Solo Turk performed a show in Girne.
Earlier in the day, President Dervis Eroglu inaugurated a photo exhibition on the late Turkish Cypriot President Rauf R. Denktas at the Girne American University where he also delivered a speech on Denktas.
