On July 24, 2026, the leader of the Democratic Party (DIKO), Nikolas Papadopoulos, expressed support for the upcoming visit of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to Cyprus. Following a session of the National Council convened by President Nikos Christodoulides, Papadopoulos stated that these high-level meetings could create the necessary conditions to convene an expanded international conference aimed at restarting negotiations within the framework established by UN resolutions.

Papadopoulos praised the initiatives taken by President Christodoulides, particularly noting the increased involvement of the European Union. He argued that deeper EU engagement provides essential leverage to pressure Turkey into abandoning its inflexible positions regarding the Cyprus problem.

Despite the positive outlook on potential negotiations, the DIKO leader condemned a new NAVTEX issued by Turkey. He described the move as obstructive, noting that while his party desires a constructive climate for talks, such actions by Ankara necessitate a formal condemnation as they hinder the path toward peace.