Christodoulides: Trilateral meeting with Holguin to be held this month

Greek Cypriot leader Christodoulides told reporters that he hopes to announce the opening of a new crossing point after his meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman, according to the newspaper Fileleftheros. He said talks are ongoing and that dates had been proposed for Holguin's visit and a joint meeting of the leaders.

Christodoulides said his side had responded positively to the proposed dates for a trilateral meeting, and he believed Erhürman had as well. Asked about four new crossing points, he said he hoped an announcement would be possible and that his side was ready to make one if agreement was reached. He declined to speak on behalf of the Turkish Cypriot side.

Alithia noted that nearly three months have passed since UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited the island, yet the preliminary preparation needed for the next step has not been done. Government spokesman Konstantinos Letimbiotis confirmed that the 19 proposals had been conveyed orally. Presidency press bureau director Viktoras Papadopoulos said Holguin should remain in Cyprus. Holguin is expected in late October, but no firm date has been set.