“We fully support the efforts of the United Nations Secretary-General, as well as those of his personal envoy, to resume talks and make progress on this very important issue.”
Kyriakos Mitsotakis – Prime Minister of Greece

The Cyprus issue was among the topics discussed at the informal trilateral meeting in El Alamein, where Mitsotakis and Al-Sisi were briefed on the latest developments, 24 hours before the leaders’ next meeting.

JOINT DECLARATION BY CYPRUS, GREECE, AND EGYPT

We emphasize that reaching a definitive settlement of the Cyprus problem would contribute significantly to strengthening peace and stability in the region.

In an interview published today in the Turkish Cypriot newspaper Yeni Düzen, President Christodoulides expresses his conviction that, together with Tufan Erhurman, they can make history on the Cyprus issue.

““If everything were up to Mr. Erhurman and me, we could reach a solution by next week. But the decision does not depend solely on us. I believe that Mr. Erhurman also genuinely wants a solution.”
Nicos Christodoulides – President of the Republic

The Greek Cypriot side has no Plan B, the President of the Republic assures us, adding that the current status quo does not allow our country to fully realize its potential

.““I will not put a plan to a referendum that I do not agree with. I will put forward a plan that I do agree with, and of course I will campaign in favor of that plan. Otherwise, what’s the point? I will take responsibility and will not submit it to a popular vote.”
Nikos Christodoulides – President of the Republic

He also described the upcoming meetings as critical, despite the fact that they will take place in the absence of Maria Olgin.

““If we make progress at the UN General Assembly in late September, we will have paved the way for the 5+1 format.”
Nikos Christodoulides – President of the Republic

THE NEW AMBASSADOR

Just a few minutes before meeting with Erciyuman, Nikos Christodoulides will have an important visit.
That of the new U.S. Ambassador to Nicosia, John Breslow, who will present his credentials. With no prior diplomatic experience and unknown in political circles, he succeeds Julie Davis, who, during her tenure, raised the bar for relations between the Republic of Cyprus and the United States.

See the report by George Georgiadis:

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