Cyprus' president, Nikos Christodoulides, has expressed his readiness to resume reunification talks over the ethnically divided island. He called on regional rival Turkey to also engage in the effort, emphasizing that the two countries will always remain neighbors. Reunification talks have been at a stalemate since mid-2017, with the Turkish Cypriot breakaway state in northern Cyprus seeking a two-state deal and Greek Cypriots advocating for a bizonal, bicommunal federation. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan stated at the U.N. General Assembly that the federation model has lost its validity and suggested exploring alternative models. Despite the challenging regional situation, Christodoulides remains optimistic about the potential for peace and collaboration.