Progress on Cyprus Issue Tied to Agreement on New Crossing Points

In its report titled “Five-Party Talks Hinge on Crossing Points,” the newspaper noted that despite efforts and the two months that have passed since the Guterres-Tatar-Christodoulides meeting in New York, no progress has been made.

A diplomatic source highlighted the potential significance of opening new crossings, suggesting it could unlock broader discussions on the Cyprus issue. The source argued that an agreement on crossings would bolster UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ position to push for expanded talks.

The newspaper also reported that attempts to bring the two leaders together on this matter have not yielded results, with negotiations between their representatives being a prerequisite for any agreement.

The Turkish Cypriot side reportedly supports opening the Haspolat (Mia Milia) crossing, while the Greek Cypriot side proposes either the Erenköy or Piroi (Gaziler) crossings as counterparts, appearing positive towards Haspolat’s inclusion.

Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos stated that no clarity exists on crossing points or the timeline for five-party talks. He referred to President Christodoulides’ letter to the UN Secretary-General following their informal dinner, reiterating his readiness for negotiations.

Source: Politis