- Title: UNITED STATES: ARCHBISHOP MAKARIOS DENOUNCES TURKISH INVASION OF CYPRUS.
- Date: 21st July 1974
- Summary: 1. GV EXTERIOR Carlyle Hotel (2 shots). 0.08 2. SV INTERIOR, newsmen (2 shots). 0.14 3. CU Makarios speaking. 2.05 A transcript of the comments on film by Archbishop Makarios appears below: "The statement of the Turkish Prime Minister by which he explains the reasons which compelled the Turkish Government to invade Cyprus is not at all justifiable. It is a fact that the reckless behaviour of the Athens regime which resulted in a coup in Cyprus gave to Turkey an excuse. And they decided to invade knowing that they would not meet any serious resistance because the National Guard, commanded by Greek officers, was occupied with efforts to support the so-called new regime in Cyprus. Turkey, in any case, should not have taken advantage of the situation created by the Greek junta and invaded Cyprus. It cannot be said that all diplomatic means for a peaceful settlement of the situation have been exhausted. I am afraid that the Turkish invasion will have repercussions which could endanger peace in the whole area. I hope that the Security Council and especially the great powers will find a way to put an end to this tragic and most dangerous situation." Initials AE/18.00 AE/18.05 Script is copyright Reuters Limited. All rights reserved
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