Clarifications on the Cyprus Issue
In recent developments concerning the longstanding Cyprus problem, the Turkish Cypriot side has refuted allegations that UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres had called for a meeting to address the issue. Contrary to reports, there has been no official invitation for either a trilateral or multilateral meeting proposed by the UN Secretary General.
The denial comes in response to a news story by AlphaNews, which suggested that the Greek Cypriot side had agreed to a meeting proposal by Guterres. The Turkish Cypriot authorities have expressed concerns that these claims are deliberate attempts to misrepresent their stance and portray them as obstructive to finding a solution to the Cyprus problem.
Amidst this controversy, President Nikos Christodoulides expressed his disappointment over the leak of information from the national council, emphasizing his discontent without confirming the accuracy of the reported meeting proposal. The Turkish Cypriot ‘foreign ministry’ labeled the Greek Cypriot press’s coverage of the national council meeting as “false and manipulated.”
The ‘ministry’ highlighted ongoing efforts by UNSG personal envoy Maria Holguin to establish a starting point for Cyprus talks. They clarified that Holguin’s role is not to create common ground but to assess its existence. The Turkish Cypriot side remains firm in their pursuit of sovereign equality and advocates for a two-state solution, a stance that is backed by Turkey. They believe that good neighborly relations can only be achieved through such a resolution.
As the situation unfolds, all eyes are on the potential diplomatic maneuvers that could pave the way for renewed discussions on the Cyprus problem. The international community continues to watch closely, hoping for progress towards a peaceful and fair resolution.
