DMW International’s 2017 Annual Meeting was held between 26-27 October, to assess the developments in Cyprus, as well as in the region and at the international level with the theme of this year’s event is “One Step Ahead” projecting the need for a change of attitude, as well as outlook for the region. The latest developments in the Cyprus issue with respect to the global politics, as well as with respect to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals were assessed. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sibel Safi, head of English Faculty of Law alsa gave a speech during the closing panel on "Cyprus Issue "from an International law perspective.