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TURKISH INVASION ANNIVERSARY - MEMORIAL SERVICE

The National Guard will continue to upgrade and modernise itself as long as the Turkish occupation army remains on the island, Defence Minister Costas Papacostas stressed.

Speaking at the official memorial service for those killed during the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus, he said that as long as Cyprus is faced with the Turkish military presence and threat, it will not waver from its goal to constantly reinforce its armed forces, improve its effectiveness and consolidate the fighting spirit of its officers.

“We all aim at the demilitarisation of our country so that we can all - Greek Cypriots, Turkish Cypriots, Armenians, Maronites and Latines - enjoy the benefits of lasting peace and security on our island,`` he pointed out.

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