Diplomatic efforts for Cyprus continue following tripartite meeting

On November 9, 2026, the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, met with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman and UN Personal Envoy Maria Angela Holguin. The meeting produced an agreement to open two new crossing points at Louroujina–Lympia and Kampos–Karavostasi, alongside measures for cultural heritage preservation and environmental cooperation. The government spokesperson, Konstantinos Letymbiotis, stated that while the Kokkina crossing remains closed, the most critical achievement is the roadmap leading to a high-level tripartite meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, likely to be held in Geneva or Vienna before the end of the year.

While the Greek Cypriot side views this as a step toward restarting negotiations, the Turkish Foreign Ministry labeled the progress as limited, blaming the Greek Cypriot side for continued stalemates. Meanwhile, Turkish Cypriot political factions and Ankara maintain divergent views on the core of the Cyprus issue. As the UN pushes for a settlement based on a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation with political equality, Turkey continues to emphasize a two-state solution. Technical teams have begun coordinating the logistics for the new crossings, with expected timelines to be finalized in the coming days.