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Government Spokesperson Addresses Current Issues, Including Cyprus Talks and Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Published March 17, 2026, 12:08
Government Spokesperson Addresses Current Issues, Including Cyprus Talks and Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis briefed the media on current issues, including the Cyprus issue, regional developments, and foot-and-mouth disease. There was no direct communication between the President of the Republic and Turkish Cypriot leader Erhurman, but contacts continue at the level of negotiators. A meeting between the President and the UN Secretary-General is expected to determine the next steps in the negotiations. Regarding foot-and-mouth disease, the Spokesperson responded to reports by Erhurman, emphasizing that the EU is making efforts and that protocols must be followed in the occupied territories. The five-point proposal for the Cyprus issue will be analyzed with the UN Secretary-General.