A high-stakes diplomatic dinner on the Cyprus issue, hosted by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, concluded Monday night in Geneva, paving the way for a crucial plenary session on Tuesday. Key figures, including Cyprus Republic President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, joined top diplomats from Greece, Turkey, the UK, and the EU to discuss the island’s future. With tensions simmering and hopes for reunification flickering, the coming talks could mark a turning point in the decades-long division of Cyprus—and a defining moment for Hellenic unity.
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Turkish Cypriot Foreign Minister Tahsin Ertugruloglu has cast doubt on the upcoming UN-led meeting in Geneva, arguing it will lead nowhere in resolving the Cyprus dispute. While Greek Cypriots seek a federal solution, Turkish Cypriots insist on a two-state model—a stance rejected by the Republic of Cyprus. With both sides entrenched in their positions, the talks are expected to underscore the island’s deep divisions rather than produce a breakthrough.
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An informal UN-hosted dinner in New York between Cypriot President Nicos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar aimed to revive peace talks but ended with little progress. Both sides remained divided on key issues like sovereign equality and security guarantees, though future discussions with guarantor powers were agreed upon.
Deputy Foreign Minister Giorgos Kotsiras emphasized the Diaspora’s vital role in raising international awareness about Cyprus during the World Conference of Cyprus Diaspora. Marking 50 years since the illegal invasion, Kotsiras reaffirmed Greece and Cyprus’s commitment to a fair solution based on UN resolutions.
Greek leaders marked a solemn milestone on Saturday, observing the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus on July 20, 1974. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis joined Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides in Nicosia for a commemoration event at the presidential mansion, reaffirming Athens’ steadfast support for the Republic of Cyprus in its quest for reunification under UN resolutions.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed key issues during a press conference following the NATO Summit, including violations of the Prespa Agreement by North Macedonia and the ongoing Cyprus issue. He reaffirmed Greece’s support for Ukraine while denying opposition claims of weakened Greek defense capabilities due to military aid. Mitsotakis also highlighted the strong Greek-American relationship and confirmed discussions on shared challenges and regional issues.