[PIO] Written statement by the Government Spokesperson on the telephone conversation between the President of the Republic and the UN Secretary

The President of the Hellenic Republic, Mr Nicos Christodoulides, had a telephone conversation with the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres late this afternoon.

During their conversation, the President of the Republic reassured the UN Secretary General of his readiness to resume the process of talks aimed at resolving the Cyprus problem from where it was interrupted in Crans-Montana, and within the framework of the relevant UN Security Council resolutions. In this context, the President of the Republic underlined the added value of the appointment of the Secretary-General's Envoy for the Cyprus problem.

During their telephone conversation, the President of the Republic also briefed the Secretary-General on the results of his contacts with European leaders and the heads of the European Union institutions regarding his proposal for a more active involvement of the European Union in efforts to break the deadlock and resume talks on the agreed basis, in support of the UN's efforts.

For his part, the Secretary-General reaffirmed his commitment to the resolution of the Cyprus problem within the relevant Security Council resolutions.

The President of the Republic and the UN Secretary General exchanged views on the next steps towards the resumption of the talks and agreed to remain in contact. (PM)

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