According to information from diplomatic sources, Hakan Fidan reaffirmed Turkey’s support for the ongoing United Nations-led process on Cyprus during his meeting with the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, while at the same time stressing that, in Ankara’s view, the most realistic way forward remains the coexistence of two states on the island.
According to the same sources, Ms Holguín briefed Mr Fidan on the United Nations’ assessments following the trilateral meeting of 11 December, which she held with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman and Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulides.
During the talks, Mr Fidan underlined Turkey’s continued support for the current UN process, which aims to foster a climate of cooperation and rebuild trust between the sides on the island, the sources said. He reiterated that confidence-building measures and practical cooperation are essential for any sustainable diplomatic progress.
At the same time, Mr Fidan stressed that, in light of what he described as the long-standing intransigent stance of the Greek Cypriot side, Turkey considers the most realistic approach to a settlement to be the peaceful coexistence of two states in Cyprus, according to diplomatic sources.
Efforts under UN auspices appear to be regaining momentum following the December trilateral meeting, with discussions focusing on confidence-building measures and the possibility of further structured talks in the coming months.
In a related post on the platform X, it was stated that “Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan received María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar, Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Cyprus, in Ankara.” No further details were provided.
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs also released a photograph from the meeting between the two sides.