Discrepancies Emerge Over Confidence-Building Measures as Precondition for Cyprus Five-Party Talks
Cyprus President and government spokespeople have repeatedly emphasized that confidence-building measures (CBMs) are not a precondition for convening the upcoming five-party conference. Despite this official stance, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has explicitly stated that adequate preparation on CBMs, methodology, and substantive issues is essential before proceeding with the 5+1 meeting. Guterres has reiterated that all parties, including guarantor powers, have consented to the talks only with the right preparation in place.
This conflicting narrative has sparked confusion, as Turkish officials and Guterres continue to frame CBMs as a central element to the talks, focusing on cooperation to build trust between the communities. Meanwhile, criticism has arisen over the selective focus on CBMs like barricades, often aligning with Turkish interests, while longstanding issues such as the resettlement of Varosha—a key item from historical summit agreements and UN Security Council resolutions—remain sidelined. Advocates urge a shift toward addressing such substantive confidence measures to advance the peace process meaningfully.
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