According to Letymbiotis, November 9 marks one of the most critical moments in 20th-century world history. “With the fall of the Berlin Wall, bipolarity collapsed, marking the beginning of globalisation and the restoration of freedoms. The intensity of the Cold War concluded with the Wall’s fall, which contributed to the reunification of Germany. Simultaneously, the fall became a symbol of hope for eliminating borders and dividing lines,” he noted.

He emphasised that this anniversary serves as both a reminder and a springboard of hope for Cyprus. “The Cyprus issue remains one of the longest-standing division problems in the world. Today’s anniversary reminds us that solution and reunification are achievable, even when challenges are significant,” he continued.

Letymbiotis added that Germany’s reunification resulted from political will and international support that overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

“Our hope and vision are to soon live in a reunified homeland, free from occupying armies and outdated guarantees. Our direction is clear and irrevocable: adherence to the UN Security Council Resolutions. With the same sincere political will, we will continue to work methodically to create the conditions that will lead to the resumption of negotiations from where they were interrupted, aiming at resolving the Cyprus issue and reunifying our homeland,” the Government Spokesperson concluded.

Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern third. Repeated rounds of UN-led peace talks have so far failed to yield results. The latest round of negotiations, in July 2017 at the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana ended inconclusively.