High-level EU-Turkey meeting scheduled for October to address Cyprus negotiations

President Nikos Christodoulides announced in Brussels that a high-level meeting between the European Union and Turkey will take place in October. The talks will focus on the potential resumption of negotiations regarding the Cyprus issue and the development of EU-Turkey relations. This meeting follows a request from the United Nations Secretary-General, who aims to foster favorable conditions for restarting the peace process.

Christodoulides emphasized that any progress in EU-Turkey relations is strictly tied to the resumption of talks within the agreed-upon framework. He highlighted the political will of the Greek Cypriot side and expects the EU to play a leading role in the resolution process. This diplomatic effort will be complemented by the arrival of the UN Secretary-General's personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguin, expected in Cyprus towards the end of October.

Additionally, President Christodoulides expressed awareness regarding a separate upcoming Climate Summit in Turkey. While maintaining readiness for any unexpected political developments during his visit, he reaffirmed his administration's consistent priority of active EU engagement to resolve the long-standing division of the island.