Informal 5+1 Summit to take place in New York

WNAM REPORT: President Ersin Tatar departed on Tuesday morning to attend the 5+1 informal meeting on Cyprus which is a continuation of the 5+1 meeting held in New York on March 17-18, 2025.
President Tatar is accompanied by Foreign Minister Tahsin Ertuğruloğlu, Special Representative Güneş Onar, Legal Advisor Sülen Karabacak, Confidence-Building Measures Coordinator Seniha Birand Çınar, International Relations Advisor Prof. Hüseyin Işıksal, and Foreign Press Officer Kerem Haser.
Prior to his departure, President Tatar held a press conference at Ercan Airport where he outlined the Turkish Cypriot side’s expectations and positions ahead of the high-level talks.
Tatar emphasized the importance of genuine cooperation and reaffirmed that the TRNC remains committed to dialogue that serves mutual interests and respects the sovereign equality of both sides.
He said the Turkish Cypriot side will participate in the expanded-format summit with a constructive approach aimed at achieving practical cooperation before any formal negotiation process resumes.
Meanwhile, the details of President Tatar’s schedule in New York have been finalized.
On July 16, the UN Secretary-General will hold separate bilateral meetings and official photographs with delegations, followed by a welcome dinner.
The main session of the 5+1 format talks will take place on July 17 at the UN Headquarters, featuring key discussions with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as well as bilateral meetings, including one with the UK Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty.
The delegation is scheduled to return to the TRNC on July 18.