Cyprus Times

Leaders' Meeting Soon. “I am not distracted by the atmosphere,” says the President

Published February 24, 2026, 09:05
Leaders' Meeting Soon. “I am not distracted by the atmosphere,” says the President

A meeting between Nikos Christodoulides and Tufan Erhürman will take place today in the area of the old Nicosia Airport. Despite the low expectations for substantial developments, the President states he is ready for substantial steps in the Cyprus issue and hopes for an honest dialogue. He is focusing on the essence of the problem and not on Confidence-Building Measures, which do not replace the discussion of the substance. President Christodoulides referred to the announcement of December 11th and the framework of the Security Council decisions, emphasizing the clear goal. After the meeting, he will make statements, as will Tufan Erhürman in the occupied territories. The meeting takes place in an atmosphere of deadlock, but the President insists on the need for a substantive discussion.