Maria Angela Holguin’s upcoming visit to Cyprus aims to reinvigorate discussions for a peaceful resolution to the Cyprus issue through highlevel talks with Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders and engaging with the business sector and civil society. Her mission involves strengthening international support, commitment to restarting peace negotiations, and building broader consensus for finding a lasting solution.
The Annan Plan referendum in Cyprus, held in 2004, saw 65% of Turkish Cypriots supporting reunification, while 76% of Greek Cypriots opposed it, revealing deeprooted complexities on the island. The rejection of the plan highlighted the challenges of bridging the divide between the two communities, shaping the political landscape and discourse in Cyprus for years to come.
UN SecretaryGeneral António Guterres and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar are set to discuss the Cyprus issue in an upcoming meeting in New York. The goal is to find a sustainable solution to the longstanding conflict and division on the island, with hopes of reunifying Cyprus under a bicommunal, bizonal federation.
Turkish Cypriot Leader Ersin Tatar criticizes UN Resolution 186 for excluding Turkish Cypriots, contributing to ongoing tensions in Cyprus. Tatar advocates for a twostate solution to resolve the conflict.
President Nikos Christodoulides praised the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (Unficyp) for their 60year role in peace building, acknowledging their efforts in fostering dialogue and maintaining law and order on the island. With over 150,000 personnel from 43 countries contributing to the island’s stability, Unficyp’s mission to restore peace and stability in Cyprus remains crucial amidst ongoing challenges and the need for international support.
UN Envoy Maria Holguin’s diplomatic visits to the UK and Cyprus aim to strengthen ties and pursue peace by engaging with guarantor nations and local leaders to address the political situation in Cyprus. These strategic discussions are crucial in facilitating understanding and progress towards a lasting peace agreement between the divided communities on the island.
President Nikos Christodoulides and UN Envoy Maria Angela Holguin are set to meet on March 11 to reignite peace talks for Cyprus, following a pause in Crans Montana. The goal is to foster constructive dialogue and work towards a stable and peaceful resolution for the island.
Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar’s appointment as the UN envoy to Cyprus is significant in bringing renewed hope for peace talks. With her diplomatic expertise, Cuellar aims to find common ground between the Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities and address the island’s division since 1974.
