Prime Minister Ünal Üstel stressed that the determination of Founding President Rauf Raif Denktaş in the struggle and rights of the Turkish Cypriot nation will always illuminate their path and continue to inspire them.
In his message released on the 13th anniversary of Denktaş’s passing, Prime Minister Üstel stated, “Today, each of us embraces his legacy and continues to follow in his footsteps to lead our country toward brighter tomorrows.”
Üstel stated, “We commemorate with mercy the 13th anniversary of the passing of the Founding President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, a great statesman, and the leader of our people, Rauf Raif Denktaş”
“Denktaş was not only a symbol of the Turkish Cypriot people’s struggle for freedom but also inscribed in our history in golden letters with his determined leadership on the path to our country’s independence” the Premier added.
Stressing that the perseverance and courage of Founding President Denktaş played a significant role in laying the foundations of the TRNC and in bringing the rightful cause of the Turkish Cypriot people to the world’s attention, Üstel said, “Denktaş stood against all the challenges on the island to ensure that our people could lead an honourable life under all circumstances and never gave up. Today, each of us embraces his legacy and continues to follow in his footsteps to lead our country toward brighter tomorrows.”
Prime Minister Üstel highlighted that the determination of Founding President Denktaş regarding the struggle and rights of the Turkish Cypriot nation will always illuminate their path and continue to inspire them.
“I once again announce to all our people that we honor and cherish the memory of Founding President Rauf Raif Denktaş with respect, mercy, and gratitude, and we will continue to keep his legacy alive. May his soul rest in peace and his place be in paradise” Üstel concluded.