Leaders and representatives of Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot political parties participating in the bicommunal dialogue under the auspices of the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Nicosia, have called upon the leaders of the two communities to give their consent to the United Nations to publicise the convergences so far reached in the Cyprus negotiations.
In a joint communique, issued Wednesday after their regular meeting at the Ledra Palace Hotel, it is stated that “they called upon the Leaders to give their consent to the United Nations to publicise the convergences so far reached in the negotiations, as documented by the United Nations itself, so that people realise how much space is truly left towards reaching a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem and the prospect for a common European future for all Cypriots”.
It is added that they held a discussion on the topic presented by the hosting party, United Democrats: ‘Renewed hope for Cyprus! Let’s grasp this new opportunity to bring about an agreed solution to the Cyprus problem which has so far put on hold the lives of at least three generations of Cypriots. Let’s release the opportunities for a brighter future for us and generations of Cypriots to come.’
“The representatives of the political parties exchanged views on the presented issue, especially with reference to the clear mandate received by the new Turkish Cypriot Leader and made suggestions as to how new Confidence Building Measures and the resumption of meaningful negotiations can pave the way for a comprehensive solution of the Cyprus problem” the Joint Communique says.
It adds that “they called upon the Leaders to give their consent to the United Nations to publicise the convergences so far reached in the negotiations, as documented by the United Nations itself, so that people realise how much space is truly left towards reaching a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem and the prospect for a common European future for all Cypriots”.
The non-resolution of the Cyprus problem for so many decades, they point out, ” has had a great economic and social cost borne by three consecutive generations of Cypriots and political will and accountability are required to be able to move forward”.
The next meeting of the leaders and representatives of the political parties will be held on 3 December 2025 with VOLT Cyprus as the hosting party.
Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern third. Repeated rounds of UN-led peace talks have so far failed to yield results due to Turkish intransigence. The latest round of negotiations, in July 2017 at the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana ended inconclusively.
In 2025 the Secretary-General hosted two informal meetings on Cyprus, in March in Geneva and in July in New York, while a tripartite meeting with the Cyprus leaders was also held in late September, at the end of the UN General Assembly High Level Week. An informal meeting in broader format is expected later this year.
María Angela Holguín, the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy on Cyprus, is tasked to engage with the parties, while former European Commissioner Johannes Hahn, designated by the Commission as Special Envoy for Cyprus, is also expected to contribute to the settlement process, in cooperation with Holguín.