Today marks 43 years since the illegal unilateral declaration of the pseudo-state in Cyprus, in flagrant violation of the fundamental principles of the UN Charter and International Law. This declaration was condemned as illegal and invalid by UN Security Council Resolutions 541 (1983) and 550 (1984).
Greece categorically rejects the fait accompli of the Turkish invasion and occupation and calls upon all States to uphold International Law, resist any form of revisionism and fully respect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus in the face of this secessionist entity.
In full coordination with the Republic of Cyprus, Greece remains steadfastly committed to finding a comprehensive, mutually acceptable solution, based on a Bi-zonal, Bi-communal Federation with political equality, a single international personality, single sovereignty and single citizenship, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolutions and the European acquis.
Greece welcomes the efforts of the UN Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy to resume substantive negotiations aimed at achieving a just, sustainable and functional solution to the Cyprus issue.
November 15, 2026