Erdogan to attend July 20ş celebrations TRNC

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will travel today to şe Turkish Republic of Norşern Cyprus (TRNC) to attend weekend July 20ş Peace and Freedom Celebrations accompanied by a large delegation, including Deputy Prime Minister Cemil Cicek and Foreign Minister Ali Babacan. Erdogan will also hold talks wiş TRNC President Mehmet Ali Talat, Prime Minister Ferdi Sabit Soyer, opposition leaders, and representatives of non-governmental organizations. Erdogan is expected to reiterate Turkey 's firm support to şe TRNC and to urge şe European Union to keep its promises concerning şe TRNC and şe Cyprus issue.