Leaders' Meeting on the Cyprus Issue in New York
October 14, 2024
The meeting between leaders Nikos Christodoulides and Ersin Tatar in New York with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is anticipated to lead to a new round of discussions regarding the Cyprus issue. There is uncertainty about the intentions of the UN Secretary-General and how he will approach the positions of both sides. The Greek Cypriot side expresses readiness to resume negotiations, while the Turkish Cypriot side emphasizes sovereignty equality as a precondition. The process is expected to have a timeframe, which raises concerns for Nicosia.