Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar is advocating for a two-state solution, emphasizing the need for recognition of their sovereignty as a pathway to a separate state.

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized the Republic of Cyprus' preparations for the conference, expressing hopes for a positive outcome through renewed negotiations.

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis confirmed that Greece has received the invitation, signaling ongoing diplomatic engagement regarding the Cyprus matter.

Christodoulides reiterated that discussions will strictly adhere to the agreed UN framework, aiming to restart negotiations from where they left off at Crans-Montana.

While Guterres hopes for some progress, he does not anticipate a decisive breakthrough during the Geneva meeting.

The official agenda for the conference will be disclosed later, with expectations for progress in resolving the longstanding dispute.

The ongoing divergence in perspectives between the Greek and Turkish Cypriot sides presents challenges in reaching a consensus during the upcoming talks.

The UN remains committed to supporting both Cypriot leaders and the broader population in achieving a resolution to the conflict.

Previous attempts to reach an agreement in 2017 and 2021 failed, leading to this new informal meeting aimed at fostering meaningful discussions.

This meeting follows a recent tour by UN under-secretary-general for peacebuilding Rosemary DiCarlo, who met with both Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar.

Christodoulides will be accompanied by political leaders from Cyprus, with all parties except ELAM confirming their attendance.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres is set to host a summit in Geneva with leaders from both the Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot communities, along with guarantor nations Greece, Türkiye, and the United Kingdom, to address the long-standing Cyprus issue.