Cyprus President Discusses Peace Talks with UN Secretary-General

UN Secretary-General's Commitment to Cyprus

• 🌍 The UN Secretary-General emphasized his absolute commitment to resolving the Cyprus issue, despite acknowledging that the current meeting might not yield substantial results due to upcoming elections in the occupied territories.
• 🤝 He expressed his determination to continue efforts to resume negotiations from where they left off in Crans-Montana.

Preparations for Future Negotiations

• 🗓️ Following the elections in the occupied areas, the UN Secretary-General's personal envoy will visit Cyprus, Greece, and Brussels to prepare the ground for an expanded conference.
• 🎯 This conference is planned to take place before the end of the year, aiming to relaunch substantive talks.

President Christodoulides' Stance

• 🗣️ President Nikos Christodoulides thanked the Secretary-General for his efforts and stated his political will to resume negotiations.
• 🚫 He rejected engaging in blame games and reiterated that there is no alternative to a solution based on the agreed framework for all Cypriots.
• 🏛️ He highlighted the importance of the UN's initiative, especially at a time when the UN charter is being challenged.

Discussion on Confidence-Building Measures

• ❓ While some references to confidence-building measures were made by the other party, the primary focus of the meeting was the need to restart substantive negotiations.
• 🎯 The visit of the UN envoy is crucial for preparing for the expanded conference and the resumption of meaningful dialogue.

Outlook on Future Talks

• 🧐 President Christodoulides views the Secretary-General's emphasis on resuming negotiations from Crans-Montana as particularly significant.
• ⏳ He acknowledged the need to wait and see how developments unfold, particularly regarding the upcoming elections, before determining the next steps for substantive discussions.