Greece Welcomes UN Progress on Cyprus Talks

Greece Welcomes UN Progress on Cyprus Talks

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Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis hailed the resumption of UN-led efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue as a highly positive development. Speaking to ERT after an informal UN meeting in New York, he emphasized the significance of renewed attention on Cyprus eight years after the stalled Crans Montana talks, CE Report quotes Athens-Macedonia

He noted the UN Secretary-General’s appointment of a Personal Envoy and highlighted progress on confidence-building measures — four already implemented, with four more agreed. Gerapetritis said this lays the groundwork for substantial talks based on UN Security Council Resolutions.

He underlined the urgent need for Cyprus reunification, calling it a "national goal" and a vital message of unity in a world marked by conflict and division.

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