TRNC officials extend condolences to Turkey
President Mustafa Akıncı offered his condolences to Turkey over the loss of Turkish soldiers in an airstrike by Assad regime forces in Syria's Idlib province.
President Mustafa Akıncı offered his condolences to Turkey over the loss of Turkish soldiers in an airstrike by Assad regime forces in Syria's Idlib province.
“The bitter news from Idlib shook us all deeply, there is information that 33 young soldiers have been martyred so far,” said Akıncı.
I share this great pain of the country on behalf of myself and the Turkish Cypriot people, I wish God's mercy to those who lost their lives, condolences and patience to their grieving families and loved ones, he said.
Prime Minister Ersin Tatar said on Twitter he is very sorry over the loss of the lives of the soldiers, who were in Idlib to stop terrorism.
"No matter who engages in treacherous acts, they cannot deprive the security and sovereignty of the Turkish nation. Eventually, they will be disappointed," he said.
In the meantime, Foreign Minister Kudret Özersay said on Facebook that he shares the Turkish nation's sorrow.
"I wish God's mercy on the martyrs and a quick recovery to the injured," he said.
The scorching heat wave that has brought unusually high temperatures for this time of the year is expected to subside as of today making way to rain, the TRNC Meteorology Department announced on Thursday.
The government continues to lift or ease more restrictions in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Prime Minister Ersin Tatar on Wednesday said they were ready for the health ministries of the two sides to work together for the reopening of the crossing points.