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Greek foreign ministry welcomes Guterres’ Cyprus meeting plan

In-Cyprus · 2026-07-29

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• What happened: Greece's Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed UN Secretary-General António Guterres' plan to convene a new multilateral conference on Cyprus in a 5+1 format, aimed at addressing the ongoing Cyprus problem. • Why it matters: This initiative is seen as a crucial step towards finding a comprehensive and viable solution to the longstanding division of Cyprus, with Greece and the Republic of Cyprus expressing readiness to contribute to the talks. • What to watch next: Observers will be monitoring the outcomes of the informal expanded meeting under UN auspices, as well as any developments in the negotiations that could impact the future of Cyprus reunification efforts.

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