Diplomatic sources rule out five-party Cyprus conference this summer

Greek diplomatic sources stated on July 9, 2026, that there is no timeline for a five-party conference on the Cyprus issue, and such a meeting is not expected during the summer. Athens notes that Ankara remains uncompromising and that there are no signs of a shift in Turkish policy. Greece continues to support United Nations efforts to restart the negotiation process, emphasizing that any solution must align with UN resolutions and the agreed-upon framework. Regarding recent NATO summit discussions, sources reiterated that the Turkish 'casus belli' remains a formal threat of war. Athens maintains that this threat is not diminished by the passage of time or public habituation, stating it can only be neutralized by its definitive withdrawal. Consequently, officials noted that as long as the threat of war persists, Turkey cannot participate in European defense initiatives such as the SAFE program.