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Guterres, Christodoulides, Erhürman hold further Cyprus talks today

In-Cyprus · 2026-07-29

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• What happened: UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman held a trilateral meeting today to discuss the Cyprus peace process. • Why it matters: This meeting is crucial for determining the next steps in the long-standing Cyprus conflict, with hopes for specific announcements regarding the resumption of talks that were previously interrupted. • What to watch next: Following the meeting, Guterres is expected to hold a press conference where further details and potential outcomes of the discussions will be revealed. Additionally, EU Special Envoy Raffaele Fitto will arrive in Cyprus for talks on Friday.

Politics Antonio GuterresCyprus problemNikos ChristodoulidesTop NewsTufan ErhurmanunUnited Nations Guterres, Christodoulides, Erhürman hold further Cyprus talks today Guterres, Christodoulides, Erhürman Hold Further Cyprus Talks Relevant News Guterres, Christodoulides, Erhürman hold further Cyprus talks today 29 July 2026 Japan earthquake death toll rises to 13 as rescuers search rubble 29 July 2026 Print shop destroyed in Agios Dometios fire 29 July 2026 Newsroom 29 July 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber The joint meeting taking place at 10am today between UN Secretary-General António Guterres, President Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman will be decisive for the next steps in the Cyprus peace process. Guterres attended a dinner with the two leaders last night at Nicosia airport. Afterwards, Christodoulides said he was satisfied with the discussion and that the Secretary-General “is so very politically committed to this effort.” Returning to the Presidential Palace, Christodoulides said the discussion had covered all the issues, including substance, methodology, convergences, the expanded conference and confidence-building measures, and that talks would continue this morning, with hopes of specific announcements. Speaking to journalists this morning as he left the Presidential Palace to head to the UN’s Good Offices in Nicosia for the trilateral meeting, Christodoulides said there was constant contact with Turkey, noting that María Ángela Holguín had been involved and that Guterres had spoken by phone with Turkey on Sunday evening. Asked whether Guterres would hold further phone contacts, Christodoulides said he did not know the Secretary-General’s phone schedule, but that Turkey was certainly part of the effort. Asked about the upcoming visit of EU Special Envoy for the Cyprus Problem Raffaele Fitto, Christodoulides confirmed Fitto arrives in Cyprus on Thursday evening and that he would meet him on Friday morning. Asked what today’s goal was, Christodoulides said the aim was to create the conditions for announcements on resuming talks from the point where they were interrupted at Crans-Montana. He said this was being pursued step by step, that positive developments were expected, and that they would wait to see what happens today. Guterres arrived at the UN offices near Nicosia airport shortly before the meeting, with dozens of journalists gathered at the scene. The meeting is taking place in the UN-protected area near the airport, and Guterres is expected to hold a press conference immediately afterwards, where announcements on next steps are expected. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Japan earthquake death toll rises to 13 as rescuers search rubble Print shop destroyed in Agios Dometios fire Two hospitalised after serious collision near Xylophagou Fitto to visit Cyprus tomorrow for Friday talks with Christodoulides, Erhürman Guterres dinner marks small step forward as Cyprus talks resume Larnaca developer arrested over €12m fraud claims, lawyer hits back Cyclist, 63, dead after collision with car in Strovolos Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.

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