UK reaffirms commitment to Cyprus settlement process

On November 9, 2026, the British Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Europe, Lord Wood, reaffirmed the United Kingdom's commitment to a comprehensive, fair, and sustainable settlement of the Cyprus issue. In a letter addressed to the Board of British Cypriots, via contact person Doros Partasidis, the minister stated that London fully supports the United Nations Secretary-General's efforts to resume negotiations, urging all parties to utilize the window of opportunity created following the Secretary-General’s visit to Cyprus last July.

The British government supports the proposal to convene a new informal 5+1 meeting, provided it is preceded by adequate preparation regarding confidence-building measures, negotiation methodology, and substantive issues. This follows the UK's participation in previous 5+1 informal meetings held in 2025. Additionally, the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cyprus (APPG) held its annual general meeting at the British Parliament on November 10, 2026. The group discussed recent developments, including the meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish-Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman, and emphasized the necessity of maintaining momentum for a solution based on a bizonal, bicommunal federation with political equality.

The ongoing diplomatic focus remains on establishing a foundation for renewed formal talks under UN auspices, with current efforts centered on building mutual trust and defining the structure of upcoming high-level engagements.