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Cyprus leaders call for cooperation amid UN envoy's peace push
UN Personal Envoy Maria Angela Holguin has called on Cyprus leaders to cooperate on confidence-building measures and negotiation methodologies, asserting that a comprehensive agreement remains possible. Holguin noted that progress has stalled over the last two years regarding issues such as mine clearance and the opening of new crossing points.
During the 6th Pyla Peace Festival, Greek Cypriot leader Nikos Christodoulidis and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman appeared together, a symbolic gesture in the UN buffer zone. Christodoulidis stated he has submitted written proposals to UN Secretary-General António Guterres covering negotiation methods, the substance of the problem, and confidence-building measures. He also claimed that the UN envoy is aware of which side rejected a recent compromise regarding crossing points.
In response, Tufan Erhürman stated he has not received a 19-item proposal document mentioned by Christodoulidis, either directly or through the UN. He emphasized that the process should focus on the UN Secretary-General’s suggestions rather than a competition of proposals. The two leaders are scheduled to meet again on Tuesday, October 20, at 11:00 AM to continue discussions.
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Antonio Guterres · Cyprus · Maria Angela Holguín · Nikos Christodoulides · Nikos Christodoulidis · Nikos Christodulides · Nikos Christodulidis · Tufan Erhürman · United Nations
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- [● 6 SOURCES] UN Personal Envoy Maria Angela Holguin is planning a visit to Cyprus at the end of October. kibrisgazetesi.com · giynikgazetesi.com · www.kibrisgercek.com · www.sigmalive.com · www.ekirikas.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Holguin's visit is expected to last about one week and include meetings with both leaders. kibrisgazetesi.com · www.ekirikas.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Holguin will begin writing her mission report in late November to present to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. kibrisgazetesi.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Minimal progress has been made in bridging disagreements between the two sides regarding future negotiation methodologies. kibrisgazetesi.com · giynikgazetesi.com · www.kibrisgercek.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Holguin noted a lack of progress in confidence-building measures such as mine clearance and opening new crossing points over the last two years. giynikgazetesi.com · www.kibrisgercek.com · www.ekirikas.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The UN has compiled consensus reached in negotiations from approximately 10 years ago to serve as a basis for future talks. giynikgazetesi.com · www.kibrisgercek.com · www.diyaloggazetesi.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] UN Personal Envoy Maria Angela Holguin stated that a comprehensive agreement is still possible. giynikgazetesi.com · www.kibrisgercek.com · www.ekirikas.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] TRNC President Tufan Erhürman stated he has not received a 19-item proposal document from Nikos Christodoulidis. www.karsmanset.com · www.turkgun.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Nikos Christodoulidis submitted written proposals to the UN regarding negotiation methodology and confidence-building measures. www.haberport.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr · dialogos.com.cy · greekcitytimes.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Nikos Christodoulidis claimed that the UN envoy knows which side immediately accepted a compromise on crossing points and which side rejected it. dialogos.com.cy · greekcitytimes.com · www.haberport.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The leaders of Cyprus are scheduled to meet again on Tuesday, October 20, at 11:00 AM. sondakikakibris.com · dialogos.com.cy · greekcitytimes.com