Cyprus: Statement by the Spokesperson on the need for a fair, comprehensive and viable settlement

This week, we commemorate the anniversary of the tragic events of 1974, the consequences of which we still witness half a century later.

Too much time has been lost.

Today, the Republic of Cyprus, an EU Member State, remains divided, which has far-reaching implications first and foremost for the people of Cyprus.

A forced division can never be a solution. Hope for a better future, a unified Cyprus, still exists.

In the context of the UN-led efforts, a genuine commitment is urgently needed by all concerned, including the two Cypriot communities, as well as in particular Türkiye, for a peaceful settlement on the basis of relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

Against the background of broad geopolitical shifts and crises, we need to join forces to reach a fair, comprehensive and viable settlement of the Cyprus problem, within the UN framework, for all people of Cyprus and for the stability and security in the Eastern Mediterranean.

CONTACT DETAILS

NABILA MASSRALI

Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

nabila [dot] massraliec [dot] europa [dot] eu (nabila[dot]massrali[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)

+32 (0) 2 29 88093

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