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Progress on Cyprus depends solely on Turkey, says Letymbiotis

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Cypriot government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis stated that Turkey's willingness to change its position is crucial for progress on the Cyprus issue.
President Nikos Christodoulides emphasized that significant advancements in the Cyprus negotiations are necessary for any improvements in EU-Turkey relations.
Letymbiotis remarked that the European Union has incentives that may interest Turkey, which could facilitate progress in negotiations regarding Cyprus.
The Cypriot administration links the advancement of EU-Turkey relations to the progress achieved in resolving the Cyprus issue.
Letymbiotis affirmed that the onus for progress on the Cyprus problem rests solely with Turkey.

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The progress of the Cyprus issue is contingent upon Turkey, according to statements made by the government spokesman, Konstantinos Letymbiotis, on July 8, 2026. He emphasized that Turkey must show flexibility in its stance for any improvements in EU-Turkey relations to occur. Letymbiotis' remarks coincided with a NATO summit taking place in Ankara, where discussions regarding the Cyprus problem were relevant.

President Nikos Christodoulides also stressed that substantial progress on the Cyprus issue is a prerequisite for any positive developments regarding EU-Turkey relations. He reiterated the importance of resuming negotiations based on an agreed framework. Letymbiotis noted that the European Union has the necessary incentives that may interest Turkey, making it clear that the initiative for progress lies primarily with the Turkish government.

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