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President of Cyprus: Main Goal is to Convene an Informal Expanded Conference on Cyprus

Published January 19, 2026, 15:16
President of Cyprus: Main Goal is to Convene an Informal Expanded Conference on Cyprus

The President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, stated that the main goal is to convene an informal expanded conference on the Cyprus issue. He made the statement upon arriving at an event in Nicosia, commenting on reports that a five-party conference was becoming less likely. The President mentioned that Maria Angela Holguin will visit Cyprus before the end of the month, having previously held meetings with stakeholders in various capitals. He expressed his desire for a swift convening of the conference, so that it can lead to a resumption of substantial negotiations. The Government is monitoring developments and will proceed accordingly based on the results of Ms. Holguin's contacts.