Cyprus Leaders Fail to Agree on New Buffer Zone Crossing Points

Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders end talks without a deal, citing disputes over crossing locations and trust-building measures.

Leaders Nicos Christodoulides and Ersin Tatar met to discuss opening new crossing points along the 180-km U.N.-controlled buffer zone dividing Cyprus but failed to reach an agreement.
Both leaders emphasized the importance of additional crossings to foster economic ties, ease daily commutes, and promote trust between communities.
The disagreement centers on specific crossing point locations, with each side advocating for different areas to be prioritized for openings.
The proposed package also included broader trust-building initiatives, such as joint youth committees and a Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which remain unresolved.
A follow-up meeting is planned, and the United Nations will host further discussions in March involving Greece, Turkey, and the United Kingdom to revive stalled peace talks.