[InTime News]
A United Nations-led five-party meeting on the Cyprus issue will take place on March 17-18, diplomatic sources confirmed, stressing that a two-state solution is not an option for the Greek and Greek Cypriot sides. They emphasized Greece’s strengthened diplomatic standing amid ongoing regional developments.
Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis is set to meet Wednesday with UN Assistant Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo in Athens. DiCarlo recently visited Cyprus, where she held talks with President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar ahead of the meeting involving the UN, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus and Turkish Cypriots.
On Greek-Turkish relations, sources said the date for the next High-Level Cooperation Council has yet to be finalized, but discussions will follow the agreed agenda. While longstanding maritime disputes persist, they noted that airspace violations have significantly decreased, and migrant flows from Turkey are currently at zero.
Regarding North Macedonia, Greek diplomatic sources reiterated that rhetoric contradicting the Prespa Agreement undermines bilateral relations. While Greece supports North Macedonia’s EU accession, such statements complicate Athens’ ability to assist in the process.
Commenting on Gerapetritis’ recent trip to the Middle East and India, sources highlighted Greece’s commitment to maintaining an active diplomatic presence and strengthening strategic alliances. On Syria, they said Greece is open to easing EU sanctions under strict conditions, including adherence to international law and a phased, reversible approach.