Diplomatic efforts for the Cyprus issue continue at a critical juncture

President Nikos Christodoulides has denied that the Cyprus peace process has frozen, stating that diplomatic efforts remain active. On July 1, 2026, former DISY president Averof Neophytou publicly aligned himself with the President and the United Nations, emphasizing that the international community is actively seeking a comprehensive resolution rather than just talks. Neophytou warned that the status quo is neither a solution nor guaranteed to persist. President Christodoulides noted that envoy Maria Angela Holguin is scheduled to travel to Brussels on July 13, coinciding with the NATO summit, to continue consultations. The goal of these ongoing processes is to convene an expanded conference to announce the formal resumption of negotiations. The government aims to link progress in the Cyprus issue with broader EU-Turkey relations. Neophytou has expressed his support for the President’s initiatives, emphasizing that unity is necessary to move forward.