President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides

The island republic’s special representative will be Amb. Thessalia Salina Shambos, the current political director at Cyprus’ foreign ministry and a former ambassador to Israel

Mitsotakis noted favorable momentum for resuming negotiations on the Cyprus issue after years of stagnation

Media report cites government sources as saying short discussion allowed UN Chief Guterres to brief Cypriot president that expanded meeting involving all sides is moving forth

The short sit-down took place before the start of the summit in Budapest, and according to sources, the leaders discussed, among other things, Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election

Michael Carpenter, Senior Advisor for Europe at the National Security Council, told To Vima International Edition that the White House meeting between President Biden and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides strengthens ties amid shifting Middle East dynamics

Reports: US president says he remains optimistic over prospects for a Cyprus solution

Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said that a specific date for October will be announced shortly

Earlier, Nikos Christodoulides met with French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Speaking before the cameras, the Greek PM said Nicosia and Athens were coordinating their actions on the Cypriot issue in the wake of the UN Security Council Assembly.