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Dr. Fazil Kucuk, the leader of the Turksh Cypriots struggle for freedom and existence, is being commemorated on the 26th anniversary of his death.

Various ceremonies were held throughout the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus to remember the historic leader.

The first commemoration ceremony for Dr. Fazil Kucuk was held by the side of his mausoleum at Anittepe this morning.
The ceremony started with the laying of wreaths at the Mausoleum, which was followed by a minute’s silence, singing of the national anthem and the hoisting and lowering of the flags to half-mast.

Later, the special book was signed by TRNC President Mehmet Ali Talat, the Turkish Ambassador to Lefkosa Sakir Fakili, the Commander of the Turkish Peace Forces in Cyprus Lieutenant General Hilmi Akin Zorlu, and the commander of the Cyprus Turkish Security Forces Major General Abdullah Recep.

In an address at the event, President Talat said that the contributions made by Dr Kucuk, as the leader of the TC People – in the struggle to upgrade the status of the TC's first to a community and then to a nation – cannot be forgotten.

Praising the late leader for his contributions for the establishment of a secular and democratic order, the President said that Dr Kucuk had made important contributions to the TC People in establishing their own state.

Pointing out that the struggle waged for political equality is still continuing, Mr Talat said `today, we are conducting negotiations to bring a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem. We are continuing the talks in line with the struggle and thoughts defended by Doctor Kucuk. No one should have any doubt on this`

Stressing that the main objective is to secure the future and rights of the TC people, he said `we are trying to bring an agreement that will prevent the repetition of the troubled experiences by the TC's before 1974`.

The ceremony ended with a visit paid to the Dr Fazil Kucuk Museum.

Various events have also been held throughout the Republic to remember the late leader on the 26th anniversary of his death.