President Christodoulides states Cyprus peace process remains active

President Nikos Christodoulides has stated that diplomatic efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue are continuing and have not stalled. Addressing rumors of a freeze in negotiations, he confirmed that UN envoy Maria Angela Holguin is scheduled to travel to Brussels on July 13 during the NATO summit. The primary objective of these ongoing discussions in Cyprus, New York, and Brussels is the convening of an expanded conference to announce the resumption of formal talks. Christodoulides emphasized that the government fully supports the efforts of the UN Secretary-General to achieve a positive outcome. He attributed the current diplomatic activity to his administration's initiatives, including the active engagement of the EU following the April 2024 conclusions and the appointment of a personal envoy. The government aims to link progress in the Cyprus issue to broader EU-Turkey relations, which remains a key strategic goal for Ankara. The President made these remarks while attending a street renaming ceremony in Strovolos.