President of the Republic Nikos Christodoulides announced on Monday that a broad meeting regarding the Cyprus issue, agreed upon in New York last October, is expected to take place in March, according to unofficial updates he received.

Speaking in Ayia Napa during the celebrations for the Epiphany, President Christodoulides addressed the observation that the event was once again celebrated away from the occupied areas. He expressed hope that by 2025, Cyprus would be reunited, the occupation would end, and the Epiphany could be celebrated in free Famagusta. “What I can tell you is that, on our side, we will do everything possible. Yes, there are preparations and processes underway to achieve specific developments. We are fully prepared, and I sincerely hope for tangible, positive results,” he said.

The President highlighted that the passage of time hinders the resolution of the Cyprus issue, creating new faits accomplis that are evident in daily life. “On the one hand, I am pleased that our initiatives have brought new momentum to the Cyprus issue—a momentum that I hope will lead, by March or this spring, to the resumption of substantive talks from where they left off,” he noted.

When asked whether a meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar in Cyprus had been confirmed, President Christodoulides responded that he had seen Tatar's public statements agreeing with certain dates proposed by the Greek Cypriot side.

“We have yet to receive official notification from the United Nations. Whenever Mr. Tatar is ready, we are fully prepared for this meeting. At the same time, we have initiated preparations for a broader conference, which, according to unofficial updates, is expected to take place in March,” he stated.

Commenting on reports regarding Turkey's potential delimitation of exclusive economic zones (EEZ) with Syria and Lebanon, the President urged caution regarding such publications, particularly in the Turkish press. “This is an issue of concern for us and one we have raised at the European Council from the very beginning, both myself and the Greek Prime Minister. Beyond that, it is crucial to take actions behind the scenes, away from public scrutiny, as we are doing—whether regarding the evolving situation in Syria or neighboring states like Lebanon,” he said.

President Christodoulides reiterated the importance of discreet actions to prevent any illegal moves, emphasizing Turkey's previous illegal maritime agreement with Libya, known as the Turkey-Libya Memorandum of Understanding. “As you understand, this concerns an illegal act. That is why we are taking all necessary steps, far from the public eye,” he added.

Asked whether it was time to proceed with the delimitation of the Greece-Cyprus EEZ, the President replied: “I repeat: the less we say publicly, the better.”