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It's time for substance in the Cyprus issue, says the President

Published January 6, 2026, 10:22
It's time for substance in the Cyprus issue, says the President

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, stated that it is time to discuss the substance of the Cyprus issue, expressing readiness to participate in an expanded conference aimed at resuming negotiations from where they left off in Crans Montana. The statement was made after the report of the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on his Good Offices and UNFICYP. President Christodoulides emphasized that it is the first time in a long time that the UN Secretary-General has referred to the Cyprus issue with such positivity. He highlighted the need to focus on the essence of the problem, as discussions in recent years have been limited to confidence-building measures due to the positions of the Turkish side. The President stated that the government is fully prepared to participate in the expanded conference, with the sole purpose of resuming negotiations from Crans Montana. This statement suggests a new approach from the Cypriot side, with an emphasis on substantive discussion and the resumption of negotiations.