Erhürman and Christodoulides Discuss Key Issues

During their meeting under UN auspices in the buffer zone today, President Tufan Erhürman and Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides discussed confidence-building measures, methodology and substantive issues. The two leaders agreed to meet again next week and welcomed the expected arrival of UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Cyprus Maria Angela Holguín on the island on October 29, as well as the trilateral meeting planned for November 9.

HOLGUÍN TO ARRIVE ON THE ISLAND ON OCTOBER 29

A statement issued by the UN said that UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Cyprus Maria Angela Holguín is expected to arrive on the island on October 29, 2026.

It was stated that the two leaders looked forward to holding separate bilateral meetings with Holguín, as well as the trilateral meeting planned for November 9, 2026.

MEETINGS WITH CULTURAL HERITAGE AND YOUTH COMMITTEES

Erhürman and Christodoulides were reported to have agreed to advance initiatives related to the environment and the exchange of cultural artefacts.

It was also reported that, before Holguín’s arrival on the island, the two leaders planned to meet with the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, the Technical Committee on Youth and the Steering Committee of the Civil Society Advisory Body.

The statement further noted that the two leaders had agreed to meet again next week to continue their discussions.

THEY LAST MET LAST WEEK

The leaders last met on Tuesday last week.

President Erhürman and President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides also attended the sixth Pyla Peace Festival, held on Saturday.