First Meeting between Christodoulides and Erhumann on the Cyprus Issue
November 20, 2025
The first meeting between President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhumann took place this morning. Although expectations are low, the main goal remains the restart of negotiations on the Cyprus issue. Christodoulides expressed hopes for positive outcomes, while Erhumann acknowledged a suitable atmosphere but cautioned against high expectations. Both leaders and the UN Secretary-General are optimistic that this meeting could provide a new direction for the talks. The future of the Cyprus issue will depend on their next moves.