Following the recent visit of UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Cyprus President emphatically stated that August would be dedicated to preparing for a new 5+1 peace conference and that he would forego holidays to focus on this effort. However, political observers and the public have expressed frustration over the apparent lack of visible progress and coordination among Cyprus’s political parties. Instead of working collaboratively on the Cyprus issue, major parties have been publicly clashing over secondary matters, leaving the peace process stagnant.

Despite assurances from President and party leaders, including DISY and AKEL, about their support for renewed negotiations, no substantive updates or joint efforts have emerged in the weeks following Guterres’s visit. Critics argue that this silence and inaction risk undermining the momentum gained, especially given the urgency with the Secretary-General nearing the end of his term. Calls have been made for increased transparency and more frequent communication to keep the public informed and engaged in the peace process.

Political commentators point to the President’s pivotal role in driving daily work towards a peaceful resolution, suggesting that a lack of initiative from government and opposition alike could be contributing to the stagnation. Both the public and political analysts argue that the Cyprus problem should remain a top priority, with the same intensity as other political disputes, amid fears that ongoing delays only further entrench the island’s division.