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Holguin to brief UNSG on Cyprus issue amid impasse and provocative statements by Turkish side

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Holguin to brief UNSG on Cyprus issue amid impasse and provocative statements by Turkish side

President Nikos Christodoulides has been briefed about the meeting of the UN secretary general with his personal envoy. The Turkish Minister of Defence, Yasar Guler, made a provocative statement regarding the Turkish troops’ “peace operation” in Cyprus. The Greek Cypriot side is steadfast in requesting the resumption of talks, despite indications that negotiations may not be positive. The UNSG will also meet with Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis to convey specific messages on behalf of the Republic. Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar claimed that peace prevailed on the island in 1974 and that the Turkish Cypriots made significant gains. Turkish Cypriot MPs participated in discussions at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on the issue of Varosha, claiming that the 1984 UN Security Council resolution is outdated.

Holguin still engaged in contacts with UN officials

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Holguin still engaged in contacts with UN officials

UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy Maria Angela Holguin continues to engage with UN officials and will provide updates on her work. She will report to the Secretary-General and then provide information to the Security Council. Ms. Holguin will have a one-to-one meeting with the Secretary-General to discuss the facts and exchange views on the effort to resume talks. The government looks forward to an update from Ms. Holguin and wants an objective presentation of the facts, highlighting their commitment to the resumption of talks and alignment with agreed frameworks and resolutions.

‘, No greater concern than resolving the Cyprus issue’

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‘, No greater concern than resolving the Cyprus issue’

Government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis stated that the state’s main concern is the resolution of the Cyprus problem. He mentioned that the UN Secretary General’s personal envoy for the Cyprus problem, Maria Angel Holguin, will have a one-to-one meeting with the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to discuss efforts to resume talks. Letymbiotis emphasized the commitment to the resumption of talks based on a bizonal bicommunal federation with political equality. The timeline for Holguin’s efforts is decided by the UN Secretary General, and Letymbiotis expressed that they will not allow a ‘gravestone’ to be placed on the Cyprus problem.

How impartial can the UN in Cyprus really be?

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How impartial can the UN in Cyprus really be?

Turkish Cypriots have lost confidence in the UN and Unficyp and do not consent to their presence in northern Cyprus. The funding for Unficyp in Cyprus is paid for by Cyprus and Greece, raising concerns about the impartiality of the UN forces in Cyprus. The UN could have asked the UK, Greece, and Turkey to contribute to the funding to avoid a conflict of interest. Without confidence in the UN, any proposals from them will be rejected.

President working , ‘tirelessly’ to restart talks

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President working , ‘tirelessly’ to restart talks

Cyprus’ president is working tirelessly to overcome the obstacles posed by the Turkish side and create conditions for the resumption of talks to find a solution to the Cyprus problem. The current state of affairs is not an option for the Greek Cypriot side.

UN envoy to brief Guterres on Cyprus issue in June

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UN envoy to brief Guterres on Cyprus issue in June

UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy, Maria Holguin, is set to brief Antonio Guterres on the Cyprus issue, probably in the first half of June. President Nikos Christodoulides reiterated that the Greek Cypriot side is ready for dialogue. There has been no response from the Turkish Cypriot side so far. The most recent contact with the Turkish side was after a meeting between Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Christodoulides stated that if there is a genuine interest in the resumption of talks, he should not say more, especially in public.

Our View: The puzzle of UN envoy, ’s failed mission to restart talks

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Our View: The puzzle of UN envoy, ’s failed mission to restart talks

UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguin, left Cyprus after meeting with the leaders, including Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, with no progress made. Tatar rejected Holguin’s proposal for a meeting with her and President Nikos Christodoulides, citing the Turkish Cypriot side’s position on sovereign equality and equal international status. Holguin will report to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who will decide the next steps in the peace talks. Christodoulides’ failure to persuade Tatar to agree to a meeting raises questions about the purpose of the failed initiative and the blame game surrounding the deadlock.

Unficyp chief briefs Pace on peace-building efforts in Cyprus

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Unficyp chief briefs Pace on peace-building efforts in Cyprus

Colin Stewart briefed Italian MP Piero Fassino on peacebuilding efforts in Cyprus.

Holguin, ’s departure raises doubts (Update 2)

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Holguin, ’s departure raises doubts (Update 2)

Fact: Disy MP Averof Neophytou criticized the Christodoulides government for inaction, stating that the state leadership has confined itself to the role of observer and commentator.

Christodoulides and Holguin to hold second meeting

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Christodoulides and Holguin to hold second meeting

President Nikos Christodoulides is scheduled to meet with UN Secretary General’s personal envoy Maria Angela Holguin at the Presidential Palace on Monday at 10:30 am. This will be his second meeting with Holguin this month. Holguin will also meet with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar at 12 noon on the same day. Holguin stated that both leaders are responsible for listening to the demands of civil society and finding common ground for negotiations to restart.