Christodoulides and Erhurman pave way for trilateral UN meeting
- President Christodoulides and Tufan Erhurman held a four-hour meeting on Monday.
- The meeting established the basis for a trilateral session with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
- Christodoulides submitted 19 proposals to advance the resumption of talks.
- Reports regarding the opening of specific crossing points were dismissed as inaccurate.
- The objective is to announce an expanded meeting before the end of Guterres' term.
The outcome of this meeting established the basis for upcoming trilateral discussions.
The session paved the way for a trilateral meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in the coming weeks.
Objectives for the upcoming trilateral meeting with Guterres
President Christodoulides confirmed that both methodology and substantive issues were discussed during the recent meeting.
The main objective of the upcoming trilateral meeting is to announce an expanded meeting before the end of Antonio Guterres' term, which would lead to the resumption of talks.
Status of the 19 proposals and crossing point negotiations
President Christodoulides provided a written copy of 19 proposals to both Tufan Erhürman and Maria Angela Holguin to confirm they were submitted before the trip to New York, countering claims from some Greek Cypriot critics. Discussions regarding these 19 points will continue, and information will be released as appropriate.
Regarding the opening of new crossing points, President Christodoulides noted that while progress has been made, no final conclusion has been reached and discussions are ongoing.
He clarified that reports in the Greek Cypriot press regarding the opening of crossing points at Pyroi-Athienou-Aglantzia and Mia Milia were inaccurate and not on the table for discussion. Once the necessary preparatory work is completed, all new crossing points will be opened on the same day.
Rejection of specific proposals and ongoing dialogue
President Nikos Christodoulides reported that Tufan Erhürman presented a set of proposals during their meeting. The Greek Cypriot side rejected one of the new proposals brought by the Turkish Cypriot leader.
Christodoulides declined to comment on the specific rejected proposal at this stage.
Regional tensions and the influence of Erdoğan’s statements
Christodoulides said he does not underestimate Erdoğan’s statements. However, he noted that he is not allowing them to distract him from his objective.
Regarding whether Ankara’s intervention slowed progress, Christodoulides preferred not to comment. He noted that an "important step was taken today".
Clarifications on demining and future meeting logistics
President Christodoulides clarified that demining was not discussed during the meeting. A long-standing proposal involving the National Guard to examine 70,000 square metres for explosives remains the only related suggestion on the table.
No meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is currently scheduled in Antalya.
A specific date for the trilateral meeting will be set in the coming weeks. This will follow Antonio Guterres' upcoming travel to Turkey.
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