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President Christodoulides 'Cautiously Optimistic' After UN Secretary-General Meeting on Cyprus Issue

Published March 25, 2026, 14:03
President Christodoulides 'Cautiously Optimistic' After UN Secretary-General Meeting on Cyprus Issue

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, stated that he is “cautiously optimistic” after his meeting with the United Nations Secretary-General in Brussels regarding the Cyprus issue. He emphasized the “clear political will” of the UN Secretary-General and his plan for restarting negotiations. President Christodoulides expressed hope for a positive response from the Turkish side, so that the process can lead to a substantial solution based on the agreed framework. Speaking at the student parade for March 25th, the President mentioned that Cyprus draws lessons from the 1821 struggle for liberation and reunification.