Health Minister addresses 251st Infantry Battalion memorial in Kornos

On Sunday, September 13, 2026, the Minister of Health, Neofytos Charalambidis, attended the annual memorial service for the fallen members of the 251st Infantry Battalion of Kyrenia. The ceremony took place at the Holy Church of Timios Prodromos in Kornos, honoring those who died or remain missing following past conflicts in Cyprus.

During his address, Minister Charalambidis emphasized that preserving the memory of the fallen is an essential duty, which necessitates a commitment to historical truth and a refusal to accept the current occupation as a permanent reality. He reaffirmed the commitment of the Republic of Cyprus to achieving a functional and sustainable solution to the Cyprus issue, based on United Nations and European Union principles. The minister stressed that the goal is to secure a future of peace, security, and dignity, which includes the ongoing obligation to locate every missing person and provide support to the families of the victims.

This memorial serves as part of the broader national effort to maintain awareness of the Cyprus issue. Government officials remain dedicated to continuing diplomatic efforts for a resolution that will end the occupation and reunite the country.