Discussion Begins on Renegotiation of the Cyprus Issue
August 13, 2026
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman stated that there is a growing ground for renegotiation regarding the Cyprus issue, emphasizing the necessity of Turkey's participation in a five-party meeting. He described the recent visit of the UN Secretary-General as successful and expressed a desire for substantive negotiations. Additionally, he criticized President Christodoulides for altering agreed crossing points. Regarding the solution model, he highlighted the importance of focusing on content rather than the name, and on steps to facilitate the communities. Lastly, he argued that no agreement can be effective without Turkey's consent.