France Reaffirms Support for Cyprus Peace Talks Under UN Mediation
New York/Paris — July 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed the latest expanded meeting on the Cyprus issue held in New York, under the guidance of United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. Macron expressed optimism about the renewed momentum in international efforts to resolve the long-standing dispute on the divided island.
The French leader highlighted that this new round of dialogue follows the previous Geneva talks held in March and marks a step forward, especially with the adoption of new cooperation initiatives announced by Secretary-General Guterres. These developments, Macron noted, indicate a “positive dynamic” toward restoring mutual trust between the involved parties.
Macron also encouraged the resumption of formal negotiations aimed at achieving a fair and lasting solution to the Cyprus problem. He reaffirmed France’s commitment to a resolution based on the framework of a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation, aligned with the principles laid out by the United Nations Security Council and consistent with European Union norms.
“The parameters defined by the Security Council and the EU acquis must guide the process,” Macron stressed, reinforcing the importance of international law and multilateral consensus in achieving peace.
France has long been an advocate for diplomatic engagement on the Cyprus issue. Macron reiterated his country’s firm support for the mediation efforts led by the UN Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy. He emphasized that France is ready to actively assist in accompanying this process forward.
The renewed dialogue comes at a critical time, as stakeholders seek to break the stalemate that has persisted since the last major peace efforts collapsed in 2017. The island of Cyprus has remained divided since 1974, with the Republic of Cyprus in the south and the Turkish-controlled northern region separated by a UN-patrolled buffer zone.
With international attention refocusing on this unresolved conflict, Macron’s statement signals a renewed European engagement, particularly from France, in supporting peace and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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