National Council convenes to discuss Cyprus issue following high-level visits

On August 3, 2026, the National Council of Cyprus held a session chaired by President Nikos Christodoulides to review recent diplomatic developments. The meeting lasted over two and a half hours at the Presidential Palace and focused on the implications of recent visits to the island by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the newly appointed EU Special Representative for the Cyprus issue, Raffaele Fitto.

President Christodoulides briefed political leaders, including former President Nikos Anastasiades and various party heads, on his bilateral discussions with Guterres and meetings involving Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman. The briefing highlighted Guterres's intent to convene an expanded conference on the Cyprus issue. Official reports confirmed that technical-level preparatory work with the UN began immediately following the Secretary-General's departure, with efforts expected to intensify throughout August to set the stage for successful negotiations.

Following the session, political figures emphasized the need for collective responsibility and careful diplomacy to resume negotiations from the point where they stalled at Crans-Montana. The government stated that the President is prepared to take any necessary action to facilitate a solution, while the President himself expressed satisfaction with the political support for his current diplomatic trajectory.