Antonio Costa and Nikos Christodoulides discuss Cyprus reunification

Cyprus dispute European Council Schengen Area EU-Turkey relations United Nations

European Council President Antonio Costa met with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in Nicosia to discuss the Cyprus issue, Schengen Area membership, and regional security.

Costa emphasized that a reunited Cyprus is essential for a united Europe. He reaffirmed the European Union's support for the United Nations-led peace process and stated that the EU is prepared to contribute positively, potentially by leveraging its relations with Turkey. He clarified that while the EU can provide technical expertise and support, the leadership and responsibility for the dialogue remain with the UN.

President Christodoulides argued that the EU possesses unique political, legal, and economic tools that could play a decisive role in resolving the dispute. He called for a broad conference to restart negotiations based on UN Security Council resolutions. Additionally, the leaders discussed Cyprus's readiness and desire for full integration into the Schengen Area, alongside topics such as the EU's multi-annual financial framework, Ukraine, the Middle East, and migration.

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António Costa · Cyprus · European Council · European Union · Nicos Christodoulides · Nikos Christodoulides · United Nations

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[● 3 SOURCES] Nikos Christodoulides asserted that the EU can play a decisive role in resolving the Cyprus issue using its political, legal, and economic tools. tempo24.news · economytoday.sigmalive.com · www.sigmalive.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The EU supports the UN Secretary-General's efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue through dialogue and international law. www.dijigazete.net · tempo24.news · economytoday.sigmalive.com · www.sigmalive.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Nikos Christodoulides called for a broad conference to announce the resumption of negotiations where they left off. economytoday.sigmalive.com · www.sigmalive.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The EU is prepared to contribute positively to the Cyprus issue, including through strengthening EU-Turkey relations. tempo24.news · economytoday.sigmalive.com · www.sigmalive.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Republic of Cyprus expressed its desire for full integration into the Schengen Area. economytoday.sigmalive.com · www.sigmalive.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Antonio Costa stated that a united Europe requires a reunited Cyprus. www.dijigazete.net · tempo24.news · economytoday.sigmalive.com · www.sigmalive.com