Cyprus dispute: Deadlock over convergence document

Disagreements have emerged regarding the delivery of a document intended to record convergences in the Cyprus dispute. While the Greek Cypriot side views such a document as a potential foundation for resuming negotiations, the Turkish Cypriot and Turkish sides reportedly disagree with its delivery.

The proposal to record these convergences was originally suggested by Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erkurman. However, sources indicate the Turkish Cypriot side refused to receive the document, and the Turkish side also opposes its distribution. In response, the President of the Republic has proposed an alternative: recording the points of divergence so that negotiations can begin from the specific areas where the two sides do not agree.

This issue was previously raised during a visit by Maria Angela Olguin, the personal envoy of the UN Secretary-General. At that time, a document outlining headings of convergence was prepared, but it was not delivered after the Turkish Cypriot side expressed they did not wish to receive it.

Additionally, the President of the Republic reported to the National Council regarding contacts with the five permanent members of the UN Security Council (P5). These contacts reportedly resulted in a shared position among the P5 members emphasizing the need to resolve the Cyprus issue based on agreed parameters.