Mavroyiannis: Federal model was Greek Cypriots’ biggest concession

The Greek Cypriot side’s acceptance of a bicommunal federation following the 1974 Turkish invasion represented its “greatest concession” in pursuit of a Cyprus settlement, former Greek Cypriot chief negotiator Andreas Mavroyiannis has said, arguing that the compromise was always intended to secure progress on territory, security and the withdrawal of Turkish troops.

Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, Mavroyiannis, who served as the Greek Cypriot chief negotiator from 2013 to 2022 and was also...