United Cyprus initiative calls for resumption of reunification talks

On November 13, 2026, the Bi-Communal Peace Initiative – United Cyprus issued a formal appeal to the island's leaders, urging the resumption of negotiations to resolve the Cyprus issue. The group welcomed the limited progress achieved during meetings with the UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy, Maria Angela Holguin, but emphasized that future talks must remain strictly anchored in the agreed framework of a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation with political equality, adhering to UN Security Council resolutions and the Guterres framework.

The Initiative criticized recent agreements concerning the opening of crossing points at Louroujina-Lympia and Kampos-Karavostasi, describing them as a superficial attempt to mask broader political failure. They highlighted that these projects offer little immediate relief, noting that the construction of an 18-kilometer mountain road toward Karavostasi would take years to complete. Furthermore, the organization noted that thousands of citizens continue to face hours-long delays at existing crossings due to congestion.

In addition to the call for renewed diplomatic efforts, the group urged leaders to shift focus from military spending toward cooperation. They specifically requested that the parties address current bottlenecks at crossing points to improve the daily lives of residents, while also emphasizing the necessity of support from Greece, Turkey, the European Union, and the United Nations to achieve a sustainable settlement.