Disagreement between Guterres and Erhurman on Meeting Formats for the Cyprus Issue
February 13, 2026
The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, and the Turkish Cypriot leader, Tufan Erhurman, disagree on the format of meetings regarding the Cyprus issue. Erhurman prefers meetings in Nicosia, while Guterres suggests more frequent 5+1 level contacts. In their New York meeting, Erhurman described the discussion as useful and productive, focusing on prospects for resuming negotiations. He emphasized the need for tangible outcomes and the importance of Confidence-Building Measures. According to him, the two leaders should address local disputes directly without the involvement of international conferences.