UN security council

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Assembly of the Council of Europe on the issue of Varosha, claiming that the 1984 UN Security Council resolution is outdated.

Greece to discuss Cyprus issue in New York this week

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Greece to discuss Cyprus issue in New York this week

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis will be in New York to discuss Greece’s participation in the UN Security Council and meet with counterparts from other countries also running for non-permanent member state seats. Greece is seeking its third membership in the security council for the period 2025-2026.

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.

Recognition “victory for Palestinian rights,” Palestine’s FM tells Phileleftheros

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Recognition “victory for Palestinian rights,” Palestine’s FM tells Phileleftheros

Recognizing the State of Palestine is fully in line with international law and UN resolutions, serving as an opportunity to revive the peace process between the two sides, according to Palestine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Dr Varsen Aghabekian Shahin. This recognition empowers the Palestinian government to fulfill its duties and address the daily needs of its citizens.

President for Vasilikos: The state cannot be blackmailed; there is a plan B but I don’t want to get to that point

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President for Vasilikos: The state cannot be blackmailed; there is a plan B but I don’t want to get to that point

President Nikos Christodoulides is in contact with the company and various EU and non-EU member states to create prospects for the resumption of talks. The Vasilikos terminal project has three phases, with progress varying in each. The President will meet with the Ambassador of China to discuss the project, emphasizing the need for solutions to be found with goodwill. A plan B exists, but the government intends to proceed with the contract obligations.

‘We obviously disagree on Cyprus, but only dialogue can be the antidote’

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‘We obviously disagree on Cyprus, but only dialogue can be the antidote’

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan disagree on the Cyprus problem, but both support dialogue as the solution. Erdogan emphasized the importance of reaching a fair and permanent solution based on the facts on the island to strengthen stability and peace in the region. United Nations Envoy Maria Angela Holguin is working on finding a solution within the framework of UN Security Council decisions, but there is currently no common ground between the parties involved.

Christodoulides , ‘cannot understand’ why Tatar refused meeting

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Christodoulides , ‘cannot understand’ why Tatar refused meeting

President Nikos Christodoulides said he “cannot understand” why Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar declined the chance of a tripartite meeting with himself and United Nations Envoy Maria Angela Holguin.

Russia , ‘ready to assist Holguin’, says FM Lavrov

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Russia , ‘ready to assist Holguin’, says FM Lavrov

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed willingness to assist in the efforts of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin, to create conditions for the resumption of negotiations between the island’s communities.

‘European Parliament will never accept a two-state solution’

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‘European Parliament will never accept a two-state solution’

The fact described in the text is that the EU will continue to support efforts for a Cyprus solution, with the heads of the EU commission and parliament representations on the island expressing their commitment to this goal.

‘Specific plan’ for positive developments on Cyprus problem

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‘Specific plan’ for positive developments on Cyprus problem

Fact: President Nikos Christodoulides mentioned that the Greek Cypriot side has a specific plan for creating positive conditions for a Cyprus solution and hopes this effort will result in a resumption of talks.