National Council meets to discuss recent Cyprus talks

On August 3, 2026, the National Council of Cyprus convened under the chairmanship of President Nikos Christodoulides to deliberate on the latest developments regarding the Cyprus issue. The meeting, which began at 10:40 a.m., focuses on the diplomatic visits conducted last week by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the newly appointed European Union Special Representative for Cyprus, Raffaele Fitto.

The session involves key political figures, including former President Nikos Anastasiades, DISY President Annita Demetriou, AKEL General Secretary Stefanos Stefanou, ELAM President Christos Christou, DIKO President Nicolas Papadopoulos, ALMA President Odysseas Michaelides, and Direct Democracy leader Fidias Panayiotou. The assembly aims to review the outcomes of the high-level international meetings and determine the state's strategic position moving forward. This gathering follows earlier sessions where some party leaders, such as Panayiotou, had previously questioned their participation due to a self-admitted lack of extensive background on the complexities of the Cyprus problem.

The council serves as the primary advisory body to the President regarding national strategy and the ongoing search for a solution to the island's division. The participants are currently engaged in reviewing the briefings provided by the President regarding the interactions with the UN and EU officials.