Cyprus’ Foreign Minister, Constantinos Kombos, has reaffirmed the government’s strong commitment to restarting meaningful negotiations on the Cyprus problem. He delivered this message in a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York on Monday.
According to an official statement from the press and information office, the meeting focused on the latest developments in the Cyprus dispute. Particular attention was given to preparations for an upcoming informal high-level meeting. As part of these efforts, UN Deputy Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, is set to visit Cyprus.
“Our firm will for the resumption of substantive negotiations within the framework set by the UN Security Council was conveyed once again to the Secretary-General,” the statement read. It also highlighted Cyprus’ readiness to contribute to the necessary groundwork, fully supporting Guterres’ efforts to advance the process.
The meeting also included discussions on regional developments in the Middle East. The Cypriot government shared insights from diplomatic exchanges held by both President Nikos Christodoulides and Minister Kombos with their regional counterparts. Strengthening Cyprus’ humanitarian cooperation with the UN was another key point on the agenda.
The Cyprus problem remains one of the longest-running unresolved conflicts in the world. Talks for a lasting solution have stalled since 2017, but the Cypriot government insists on a fresh push within UN parameters.
The minister was accompanied by the Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the UN, Ambassador Maria Michael, along with other diplomats from the Cypriot mission and the Director of his Office, Dimitra Christodoulou. The meeting concluded at around 9.40 pm local time (2.40 pm in New York).
No official statements were made after the meeting beyond the press and information office’s announcement, but sources suggest both sides remain committed to finding a solution under UN guidance. Further meetings are expected in the coming months.
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