The General Secretary of AKEL Stefanos Stefanou’s meeting with the Greek Prime Minister marks the conclusion of the General Secretary’s visit to Athens

 

21 April 2026, AKEL C.C. Press Office, Nicosia

The meetings of the General Secretary of AKEL Stefanos Stefanou in Athens conclude today with his meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Following the meeting, the General Secretary of AKEL stated:

“We had a very interesting discussion with the Greek Prime Minister, Mr. Mitsotakis, regarding the current phase of the Cyprus problem, in light of the fact that there is a prolonged impasse. It is our shared conviction that every effort must be made, capitalizing on the current circumstances and the fact that there is a negotiating track record, to create, as far as possible, the momentum to break the deadlock and resume the negotiations on the Cyprus problem, with the aim of achieving a comprehensive solution that will end the Turkish occupation and reunite the land and the people. We exchanged specific ideas and views on how this can be achieved.

What I have assured the Greek Prime Minister is that AKEL will remain steadfast in the effort to achieve a solution to the Cyprus problem, because it is our conviction that without a solution that ends the occupation and reunites the island, there can be no lasting peace and security. We must ensure this; it is our obligation to future generations. We agreed to stay in touch with Mr. Mitsotakis because, for us, Greece’s role is extremely important, as it is our fundamental and primary pillar of support in our efforts to vindicate our country and people.”

As part of these meetings, the General Secretary of AKEL met with the Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritis, the Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament, Nikitas Kaklamanis, as well as with Greece’s political leadership.