AKEL hosts international left-wing parties for 100th anniversary symposium

On November 6, 2026, the General Secretary of AKEL, Stefanos Stefanou, met with representatives from more than 30 left-wing political parties from around the world at the party’s headquarters in Cyprus. The delegations arrived in the country to commemorate the 100th anniversary of AKEL and to participate in an international symposium titled "The Left in the Modern World.

During the meeting, Stefanou briefed the international representatives on the current political situation in Cyprus and the broader region. The discussions centered on the prolonged Cyprus problem, specifically addressing the ongoing Turkish occupation and the de facto division of the island. Stefanou emphasized the urgent need for a resolution and explained the difficulties in reaching a settlement, framing the current state of affairs as being imposed by force of arms.

The visit serves as a platform for AKEL to strengthen its international alliances and highlight the ongoing division of the island to a global audience of left-leaning political entities. The symposium and associated commemorative events are expected to continue, focusing on the role of left-wing parties in addressing global and regional geopolitical challenges.