Lacroix discussed UN buffer zone developments during Cyprus visit

UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix had discussions with the leaders of both sides on the island regarding recent developments within the buffer zone and the work of the UN Peacekeeping Force to maintain peace and stability on the island, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Stéphane Dujarric said during a media briefing.

According to PIO on Sunday, Dujarric, during the daily press briefing on Friday said that Lacroix was wrapping up his three-day visit to Cyprus.

He noted that Lacroix had discussions with the leaders of both sides on the island regarding recent developments within the buffer zone and the work of the UN Peacekeeping Force to maintain peace and stability on the island. He also engaged with civil society representatives, including women and youth representatives, he added.

“He also went to the Pyla/Pile plateau and stressed that the implementation of the understanding that was reached recently is essential”, the Spokesperson’s briefing said. He added that Lacroix also visited the Committee on Missing Persons and met with some of its members.