Cairo: Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has sent a message to Ankara that it cannot put forward unacceptable positions about “two states” in Cyprus. The Greek Prime Minister, during his joint statements with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, stressed that Athens continues to support a just and viable solution to the Cyprus problem based always on the UN Security Council resolutions, adding that no illegal fait accompli can be valid.
According to Cyprus News Agency, Mitsotakis emphasized that any provocative statements, which only succeed in heightening tensions, are not conducive to the ongoing dialogue efforts. Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern third. Despite repeated rounds of UN-led peace talks, a resolution has remained elusive due to Turkish intransigence. The latest round of negotiations, held in July 2017 at the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana, ended without conclusion.
UN Secretary-General Ant³nio Guterres announced an informal meeting on Cyprus at the end of July, following a previous meeting in Geneva in March. The two sides have agreed to advance several initiatives, such as opening crossing points and creating a Technical Committee on Youth.
Additionally, Guterres appointed Mara Angela Holgun Cu©llar of Colombia as his Personal Envoy on Cyprus, aiming to reengage the parties and advise on the next steps. Holgun previously served in this capacity from January to July 2024.