UN resolutions provide the only settlement basis for Cyprus, Greek Parliament President says

President of the Greek Parliament Nikitas Kaklamanis said that the only acceptable basis for negotiations for a Cyprus settlement is the one defined by the relevant UN Security Resolutions, during a meeting, on Wednesday, with the Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to Greece, Stavros Avgoustides.

During the meeting, Kaklamanis stressed that the Cyprus problem is a top priority for the political leadership and for all political parties of Greece. “The only acceptable basis for negotiating a solution is the one defined by the relevant UN Security Resolutions, including the most recent Resolution 2771 of last January”, he said.

The President of the Hellenic Parliament also noted that the continuous cooperation and coordination between Greece and Cyprus at all levels are the best guarantee for achieving the common national goal of ending the Turkish occupation and reach a negotiated, just, and viable settlement of the Cyprus problem.

On his part, the Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus referred to the geopolitical situation in the wider neighbourhood, which is plagued by conflicts and crises, noting now more than ever the need for security and stability.

The meeting was also attended by the Embassy Counselor Neophytos Constantinou and the President’s Diplomatic Counselor Ambassador Constantinos Economides.

Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern third. Repeated rounds of UN-led peace talks have so far failed to yield results due to Turkish intransigence. The latest round of negotiations, in July 2017 at the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana ended inconclusively. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced an expanded meeting, in Geneva, on March 17 and 18, to exchange views with the Cyprus President and the Turkish Cypriot leader on ways of achieving progress on the Cyprus issue, following their informal dinner on October 15, 2024, in New York. Representatives from Greece, Turkey and the UK are also expected to attend the meeting.