Christodoulides says coming days important for Cyprus issue

Greek Cypriot administration leader Nikos Christodoulides told reporters at the 28 October “Ohi (No) Day” parade that the coming days are “important” for the Cyprus issue. Despite difficulties, problems and obstacles, he said the Greek Cypriot side will not give up on ending the “occupation” or on the need for the country’s reunification.

Christodoulides said his meeting with President Tufan Erhürman took place in a very positive atmosphere and was constructive. Asked whether there had been any development on the NAVTEX issue related to the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) electricity project, he said everything that needed to be done to exercise Southern Cyprus’s sovereign rights was being done away from public attention and many statements.

According to Haravgi, UN Secretary-General Maria Angela Holguin arrives in Cyprus today ahead of a trilateral meeting on 9 November. Politis reported that she will meet Christodoulides tomorrow and Erhürman on Monday, that this may be her last visit, and that she will also meet negotiators and other stakeholders next week.