President Ersin Tatar issues a written statement marking the 49th anniversary of the establishment of the National Unity Party (UBP)
President Ersin Tatar has issued a written statement marking the 49th anniversary of the establishment of the National Unity Party (UBP).
The statement reads as follows:
“I sincerely congratulate the National Unity Party (UBP) on their 49th anniversary of the establishment of the Party, which has a deep-rooted history that goes back to the years of struggle of the Turkish Cypriot People and is known as the political expression of the “Turkish Resistance Organisation”.
I remember with respect all those who founded and have been serving the UBP, past and present, and those who have passed away, may they rest in eternal peace.
Founded on October 11, 1975, the UBP was established by our Founding President Rauf Raif Denktaş and his colleagues who spearheaded the struggle of the Turkish Cypriot People for freedom and sovereignty. They pioneered the development of the country in every field within our parliamentary system and democratic structure.
The UBP, an invaluable political party which played a pivotal role in the establishment of the TRNC, is the cornerstone of our political life and national cause, and is continuing to serve the country with the same sense of duty and determination.
I served as a parliamentarian, minister and prime minister in UBP governments, which I chaired with great honour.