Annita Demetriou comments on UN Secretary-General's Cyprus initiative

On July 29, 2026, Annita Demetriou, President of the Democratic Rally (DISY), issued a formal statement regarding the recent visit of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to Cyprus. This follows a tripartite meeting involving President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, during which Guterres expressed his intent to convene an enlarged meeting to facilitate the Cyprus peace process.

Demetriou noted that while no significant progress or breakthrough was achieved, and no specific date was set for an expanded "5+1" meeting, the Secretary-General’s intention serves to keep the prospects for substantive negotiations open. She emphasized that existing convergences between the sides must serve as the foundation for future steps. She stressed that the current political situation requires focus, seriousness, and responsibility from all involved parties.

DISY confirmed its commitment to contributing constructively to efforts that align with the established UN framework and the values of the European Union. Currently, there is no set timeline for the next diplomatic meeting, with all parties waiting for the necessary preparatory work to be completed by the UN.