Diplomatic activity intensifies regarding the Cyprus issue

The Cyprus issue has entered a period of intense diplomatic activity as leaders prepare for high-level meetings. On October 26, Greek Cypriot negotiator Menelaos Menelaou is set to meet with Mehmet Dana, the representative of Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, to prepare the ground for a direct meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Erhurman scheduled for Tuesday, October 27. Following their summit, the two leaders are expected to engage with the Technical Committees on Youth and Cultural Heritage, as well as the Civil Society Advisory Body, to foster bicommunal cooperation.

Simultaneously, UN Special Envoy Maria Angela Holguin is expected to arrive in Cyprus on October 29 to facilitate progress. A trilateral meeting involving her is slated for November 9. Current diplomatic efforts are heavily focused on the issue of opening crossing points, specifically Athienou. While negotiations regarding crossing point logistics have progressed, disagreements remain, with the Greek Cypriot side insisting that any opening of new routes, such as Mia Milia or Louroujina, must be balanced with their proposal to open the Kokkina area.