Yesterday, President Akıncı delivered a speech at a military ceremony at the Taşkent martyrdom where the remains of 33 martyrs were remembered and buried after they were found and identified by the Committee of Missing Persons.

In his speech he emphasized that his mission is to create conditions for sustainable peace on the Island and that this is the biggest responsibility for future generations of Cypriots.

“After all these years, I am still striving to create a new period in which a better future will be shared and there will be no more blood and tears in this land.”

The negotiations have been continuing with the support of Turkey, the President noted.

President Akıncı also spoke of 82 Turkish Cypriots who were taken from Taşkent, Terazi and Tatlısu to the prison camp in Limassol and killed 42 years ago. President Akıncı stated that these killings came to light after one survivor decided to make a public statement.

There are still around 200 Turkish Cypriots and 900 Greek Cypriots who are missing. President Akıncı noted that the CMP was currently searching for those who are missing at 4 sites located in military zones.