Erhürman and Christodoulides agree on environment and cultural heritage

Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman and Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides met under United Nations supervision. At the meeting, they agreed to advance initiatives concerning the exchange of environmental and cultural heritage items.

The talks also covered confidence-building measures, the negotiation method and the content of the discussions. In a written statement, the UN said the meeting took place in a constructive atmosphere in the area under UN control.

The leaders welcomed the expected visit to the island on 29 October 2026 by María Ángela Holguín, the UN Secretary-General's personal representative on Cyprus. Erhürman and Christodoulides will hold separate bilateral meetings with Holguín, and a trilateral meeting is planned for 9 November 2026. The leaders also agreed to meet again next week to continue their talks.