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Christodoulides and Erhürman agree to weekly meetings, UN says

In-Cyprus · 2026-08-26

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• What happened: Nikos Christodoulides and Tufan Erhürman agreed to hold weekly meetings to discuss the Cyprus problem, as announced by the United Nations following their recent talks. • Why it matters: This agreement signifies a commitment to ongoing dialogue between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders, potentially paving the way for progress in resolving long-standing issues related to the Cyprus conflict. • What to watch next: The announcement of the members of the Coordinating Committee of the Civil Society Advisory Council is expected tomorrow, which may influence future discussions and initiatives.

Politics Cyprus problemNikos ChristodoulidesTop NewsTufan ErhurmanUnited Nations Christodoulides and Erhürman agree to weekly meetings, UN says 783685705 2530402410791715 8953366575589391625 N Relevant News Christodoulides and Erhürman agree to weekly meetings, UN says 26 August 2026 Back After Summer – From Sunday Anxiety to Monday Peace 26 August 2026 Yellow warning issued as temperatures stay in the 40s 26 August 2026 newsroom 26 August 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Nikos Christodoulides and Tufan Erhürman have agreed to hold weekly meetings, according to a United Nations statement issued after their talks today, which lasted more than two hours and thirty minutes. The two leaders also agreed to announce the members of the Coordinating Committee of the Civil Society Advisory Council tomorrow. The UN statement in full: “The Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides and the Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhüman held a constructive meeting today under United Nations auspices in the United Nations Protected Area. The two leaders reaffirmed their utmost appreciation to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, HE. Mr. Antonio Guterres, for his recent visit to the island and for his continued support and commitment to the efforts towards a settlement of the Cyprus problem. During their meeting, they reviewed progress regarding the way forward as defined in the recent visit of the United Nations Secretary-General to the island and agreed to intensify their meetings and to meet once a week and more frequently, as circumstances may require. They also agreed to announce the members of the Steering Committee of the Civil Society Consultative Body tomorrow.” Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Back After Summer – From Sunday Anxiety to Monday Peace Yellow warning issued as temperatures stay in the 40s Woman held for eight more days over fatal stabbing of husband in occupied Gerolakkos Nepal-Tibet border floods: death toll climbs, hundreds missing Turkey seeks advance notice on Cyprus-Greece cable surveys, Athens says no permission needed Agia Anna fire brought under control after two and a half hours, five aircraft deployed TechIsland & Brickworks Games launch SafeIsland CY in pilot phase in collaboration with Kitas Weather Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.

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