The situation remains unclear regarding Maria Olgin’s latest effort to convene a new informal five-party meeting, and the outlook is also unclear regarding any potential MOUs that might bring a sense of optimism for the future.
The situation is unclear from every angle and in every respect, as the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy prepares for her next visit to the island, with the aim of breaking the deadlock.
Things are certainly getting more difficult by the day, as was evident at yesterday’s National Council meeting, which yielded no positive results regarding the way forward.
Responsibility Lies with Ankara
Nicosia, of course, remains committed to the goal of convening a new five-party meeting, which is also desired by António Guterres, before he steps down as UN Secretary-General at the end of the year.
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“Despite the obstacles, problems, and difficulties, however, I remain fully committed to the effort to create the conditions that will allow negotiations to resume.”
Nikos Christodoulides – President of the Republic
An effort which, according to what the President of the Republic said today, is being thwarted by Turkish intransigence, as articulated in New York by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan himself.
“The Turkish President’s unacceptable claims from the podium of the United Nations General Assembly regarding a two-state solution demonstrate who is truly responsible for the lack of substantive progress.”
Nikos Christodoulides – President of the Republic
Message from the U.S.
The United States’ commitment to the reunification of the island on the basis of the UN Framework Agreement with political equality is also reiterated by the State Department in its congratulatory statement marking today’s anniversary.
“We reaffirm our commitment to a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus issue under the auspices of the United Nations.”
U.S. Department of State
The statement emphasizes that the Republic of Cyprus is a “valuable partner” of the United States, with cooperation extending to trade, and strengthening regional security.
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