President Christodoulides will attend tonight’s dinner with the UN Secretary-General prepared to discuss substantive issues on the Cyprus problem.
The informal conference on Cyprus begins this evening with a dinner hosted by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for all participants, expected to last approximately two hours and focused on finding a way forward in the Cyprus peace process.
Each participant will be given time to present their position before Guterres speaks, with his remarks carrying particular significance as they may indicate his intentions and expectations for tomorrow’s meetings.
“The preparation is intensive, our will is clear and our positions are firm, always within the agreed framework as defined in all UN Security Council resolutions and in accordance with European Union principles and values,” government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said.
Christodoulides informed political leaders during the National Council meeting that immediately after receiving the Secretary-General’s invitation, he sent a letter acknowledging the UN’s efforts to revive talks while clarifying that he attends as both President of the Republic of Cyprus and leader of the Greek Cypriot community.
The political leadership demonstrated “unprecedented unity” during today’s National Council session in Geneva, offering suggestions on potential scenarios that might arise during the meetings. A second council meeting will be held after tonight’s dinner.
Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis, representing Greece at the conference, stated earlier today: “Cyprus can no longer be divided. Division can never be the solution.”
Meanwhile, Giulia Bertezzolo, head of the European Commission’s Cyprus department, has arrived in Geneva and will meet with Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna.
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