UN Chief Announces New Talks on Cyprus Division
Antonio Guterres announced plans for a 5-plus-1 meeting to address the division of Cyprus after reaching a consensus among opposing sides and guarantor powers.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced plans to convene international talks to resolve the long-standing division of Cyprus. Guterres stated he has secured a consensus from both sides and the guarantor powers to proceed with a 5-plus-1 meeting, though a specific date for the summit has not yet been scheduled.
The conflict persists between the Greek and Turkish sides of the island, with Greece and Turkey acting as backers and the United Kingdom maintaining military bases at Akrotiri and Dhekelia. A central point of contention remains the proposed resolution: Turkey advocates for a two-state solution, a position that the European Union rejects.
Previous diplomatic attempts, such as the 2004 Annan Plan, failed to end the dispute. The ongoing deadlock continues to obstruct Turkey's efforts to join the European Union.
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