The Greek Prime Minister will attend the events condemning the Turkish invasion in Cyprus on July 20 Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Government sources who spoke to DW confirmed journalistic information, according to Elli’s journalistic information on a relevant invitation from Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulidis to participate in the events held in Nicosia on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of July 197.

Mitsotakis’ presence in Cyprus will make him the first Greek prime minister to visit the anniversary of the 1974 invasion. According to DW information, during his visit to the island the Greek prime minister will attend the anti-occupation event that will be held at the presidential palace on July 20 .

And Erdogan in the occupied territories

The presence of the Greek Prime Minister in Nicosia on July 20 will create an unprecedented situation, as on the same day, on the northern side of the Green Line that divides Nicosia in two, where Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is.

The Turkish president will participate again this year, as almost every year, in the festive events taking place on the northern side of the island for the anniversary of the Turkish invasion. This year, due to the completion of 50 years, the Turkish Cypriot “authorities” will not be satisfied with the military parade in its streets north of Nicosiabut they will hold celebrations in other cities as well.