Cypriot president briefs National Council on latest peace process developments

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides convened the National Council for a two-and-a-half-hour session at the Presidential Palace to update party leaders on recent developments regarding the Cyprus issue. Following briefings on recent diplomatic contacts, Christodoulides stated that he remains at the complete disposal of the United Nations throughout August to advance peace efforts.

Political party leaders highlighted key priorities following the session. Democratic Rally leader Annita Demetriou asserted that "now is the time of responsibility" for all involved parties. Meanwhile, Progressive Party of Working People General Secretary Stefanos Stefanou emphasized the essential requirement to safeguard previously established convergences to maintain momentum for future negotiations.

Sources: Phileleftheros (philenews)