First Meeting Between Christodoulides and Erhurman on the Cyprus Issue
December 12, 2025
In their first substantive meeting, leaders Christodoulides and Erhurman discussed significant issues regarding the Cyprus problem and confidence-building measures. The joint statement from the meeting highlighted the need for political equality and referenced UN resolutions, which satisfied both sides. The leaders agreed to focus on creating an improved environment and collaborating on specific topics such as new crossing points and infrastructure development. The meeting was conducted in a positive atmosphere, with both leaders eager to maintain ongoing contacts to achieve results. They committed to participating in future meetings organized by the UN Secretary-General.