On Tuesday, the President of Cyprus reiterated that any forthcoming agreement aimed at resolving the island’s enduring division must strictly conform to United Nations resolutions. In his comments regarding the ongoing reunification talks, he highlighted that aligning potential agreements with established international norms is essential for achieving a sustainable and fair resolution. This statement emerges as diplomatic initiatives gain momentum to break a decades-long deadlock between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities.

The President outlined several essential principles crucial for advancing negotiations:

  • Commitment to existing UN resolutions as a foundational principle for discussions.
  • Political equality among both communities on the island.
  • Security arrangements designed to build mutual trust and consensus.
  • Pursuit of sovereignty and territorial integrity in any…