Christodoulides Rejects Two-State Solution In Greek Parliament Speech

Christodoulides said that a two-state solution is “not even a matter for discussion” for the Greek Cypriot side, stressing that his administration would not accept what he described as the legitimisation of division.

He thanked Greece for its support on defence and security issues, saying Athens’ response to recent requests had helped ease what he called a “historical trauma” linked to the events of 1974.

Highlighting close ties between Nicosia and Athens, Christodoulides said cooperation between the two countries is now at its strongest level in years, particularly in the field of defence.

He also accused Turkey of pursuing a long-standing policy aimed at partitioning the island, referring to events in 1963 and 1974, and said Greek Cypriots and Greeks had resisted these efforts through shared struggle.

On the Cyprus peace process, he said his government remains committed to negotiations under the framework of UN Secretary-General António Guterres and expressed hope for progress.

However, he reiterated that a two-state solution will not be accepted under any circumstances, saying: “For us, a two-state solution does not exist even as a concept. We will never accept the legitimisation of illegality or the permanent division of the Republic of Cyprus.”