We focus our effort on getting rid of the Turkish occupation and the Turkish troops, said on Sunday the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, in a speech read by the Minister of Defence, Vassilis Palmas, during an event to commemorate the national anniversary of 1st April 1955, in Kyperounta village, in the Troodos mountains. April 1st 1955, marks the launch of the EOKA campaign to end British colonial rule, while seeking union with Greece.