**Title: Christodoulides Affirms Clarity of Guterres' Statements on Cyprus Talks**
**Nicosia, Cyprus** – President Nikos Christodoulides reinforced the clarity of United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres' statements regarding the recent discussions on the Cyprus issue, stating that they leave "no room for interpretation." This assertion was made during a meeting with the central council of the Cypriot diaspora at the presidential palace on Wednesday.
Christodoulides emphasized that Guterres' remarks were unequivocal, countering any suggestions that they could be interpreted in various ways. "The statement of the UN Secretary General does not admit of any interpretation whatsoever different from what he stated," he asserted.
The context of these comments follows Guterres' recent meetings with both Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman. During these discussions, Guterres announced plans to convene a new enlarged meeting focused on the Cyprus problem, contingent upon sufficient progress in confidence-building measures and substantive issues related to the talks.
Guterres noted that there was a consensus among the two leaders and the three guarantor powers—Greece, Turkey, and the United Kingdom—regarding the need for another enlarged meeting. However, he stressed that this meeting would only occur after "adequate preparation" to enhance the likelihood of success. "We will work in consultation with the two sides and the guarantors, to create the conditions for the meeting’s success," Guterres stated.
Additionally, the UN Secretary General urged both leaders to intensify their efforts to rebuild trust through confidence-building measures. He highlighted that Cypriots had sent a clear message during his visit, expressing their desire to see their leaders make compromises and take significant steps toward resolving the Cyprus issue.
In addressing the Cypriot diaspora, Christodoulides described the current period as a "critical juncture" for the Cyprus issue. He indicated that recent developments required his full attention and expressed a desire to keep the diaspora informed about the latest updates before engaging in further discussions on various related topics.
The president's remarks come just ahead of the anticipated visit by European Commission Executive Vice President Raffaele Fitto, who will be visiting Cyprus in his role as the European Union’s special representative for the Cyprus problem. Fitto is scheduled to meet with both Christodoulides and Erhurman as part of the EU's ongoing support for the settlement process.
As the situation continues to evolve, the focus remains on fostering dialogue and cooperation among the involved parties to achieve a lasting resolution to the long-standing Cyprus issue.