President Ersin Tatar takes part in the extended 5+1 informal meeting on Cyprus in New York, joined by delegations from Türkiye, Greece, and the UK. High-level diplomatic talks and press briefings are scheduled.
The “Extended Format Informal Meeting” on the Cyprus issue resumed in New York with a formal session today, following an opening dinner held yesterday. This important 5+1 diplomatic summit brings together key stakeholders: the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), the Greek Cypriot Administration, and the three guarantor states — Türkiye, Greece, and the United Kingdom.
Scheduled to begin at 18:30 Cyprus time, the main session will feature closed-door discussions, followed by a closing session after a two-hour intermission.
🧭 Who’s Representing North Cyprus?
President Ersin Tatar is leading the Turkish Cypriot delegation, accompanied by:
- Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu – Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Güneş Onar – Special Representative
- Şulen Karabacak – Legal Advisor to the President
- Seniha Birand Çınar – Coordinator of Confidence-Building Measures & Bilateral Committees
- Hüseyin Işıksal – Special Advisor on International Relations and Diplomacy
- Kerem Haşer – Foreign Press Officer
This summit follows the previous 5+1 informal meeting held on March 17–18, marking a continued effort to find common ground on the long-standing Cyprus issue.
🤝 Bilateral Talks with UN and UK Officials
Aside from the main summit, President Tatar will hold key bilateral meetings:
- 🕔 17:00 – Meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres at UN Headquarters
- 🕠 17:30 – Meeting with UK Minister of State for Europe, Stephen Doughty
🗣️ Press Conferences Scheduled
Following the summit’s conclusion, President Tatar will address the media:
- 🕛 00:00 (midnight) – Press conference at UN Headquarters
- 🛬 Friday, 20:30 – Press conference at Ercan Airport, upon return to North Cyprus
🌐 Why This Meeting Matters
The Cyprus issue has remained unresolved for decades. These informal meetings aim to create a diplomatic pathway forward, focusing on realistic solutions and mutual respect between all parties. For Turkish Cypriots, participation in international dialogue like this represents a significant step toward global recognition and fair negotiation. northcyprusinvesting.com, Investra.io