“Government Spokesman: Key Goals for Geneva Talks to Revitalize Negotiations”

Reading 2 min Published by March 17, 2025

The government spokesman emphasizes that the primary objective of the upcoming Geneva talks is to revive negotiations. This pivotal meeting aims to address ongoing issues and foster dialogue between involved parties, highlighting a commitment to finding a peaceful resolution. Stay informed about the latest developments and key outcomes from this critical summit in Geneva.

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Geneva Talks Set to Restart Cyprus Negotiations
Goal for Geneva Talks on Cyprus Issue
Key Details of the Meeting
Government Approach
Delegation Leaders

Geneva Talks Set to Restart Cyprus Negotiations

Goal for Geneva Talks on Cyprus Issue

In a bid to bring new momentum to the longstanding Cyprus dispute, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis announced that the upcoming informal meeting in Geneva is aimed at “taking a step towards restarting negotiations from where they had been interrupted.” This crucial gathering is slated for March 17-18, 2025, in Switzerland.

Key Details of the Meeting

The discussions will adopt an informal 5+1 format, featuring representatives from:
- Greek Cypriot side
- Turkish Cypriot side
- Greece
- Turkey
- United Kingdom
- United Nations
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has arranged for bilateral meetings with leaders and guarantor powers.
The European Union will attend as an observer.
The Greek Cypriot delegation aims to continue discussions from the last serious attempts held in Crans-Montana back in 2017.
The Turkish Cypriot side reiterates its preference for a two-state solution.

Government Approach

Letymbiotis emphasized that the government is entering the Geneva negotiations “realistically,” while remaining devoted to reaching a solution aligned with UN resolutions and European Union principles. However, the diverging stances of both sides cast a shadow of uncertainty over potential outcomes.

Delegation Leaders

Some of the key participants in the talks include:

Greek Cypriot side: President Nicos Christodoulides
Turkish Cypriot side: President Ersin Tatar
Greece: Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis
Turkey: Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan
United Kingdom: Minister of State for Europe Stephen Dowty

For a deeper dive into the history and complexities of the Cyprus issue and previous negotiations, check out the article on Cyprus dispute (Wikipedia).