Negotiation and Political Will for Cyprus
August 9, 2026
Menelaos Menelaou, the negotiator for the Greek Cypriot side, described the UN Secretary-General's visit to Cyprus as positive. He emphasized that the Secretary-General's efforts are within a federal framework and that the next step is a broader meeting to resume negotiations. He expressed concerns about Turkey's stance and the 'two-state solution' proposal, which are delaying progress. The essence of the visit includes the convergences and the political will of the leaders for results. The next meeting is scheduled for August 26.