Guterres concludes Erhürman meeting, vows to continue Cyprus issue efforts

Politics Antonio GuterresCyprus problemNikos ChristodoulidesTop NewsTufan ErhurmanunUnited Nations Guterres concludes Erhürman meeting, vows to continue Cyprus issue efforts Image (9) Relevant News Guterres concludes Erhürman meeting, vows to continue Cyprus issue efforts 28 July 2026 Fire Service urges caution as wildfire risk rises countrywide 28 July 2026 Paphos Hospital patients forced to carry medical equipment by hand 28 July 2026 Newsroom 28 July 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber UN Secretary-General António Guterres concluded his meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman in the occupied areas a short while ago, saying he remains committed to resuming Cyprus problem negotiations. “There was a productive meeting with both leaders, and I will continue my effort,” Guterres said in remarks after the meeting. UNFICYP/Peter Šulgan The @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres met with @tufanerhurman this morning. Guterres met with @Christodulides earlier today. #uncyprustalks 📸UNFICYP/Peter Šulgan pic.twitter.com/AG3malsnJc— UN Cyprus (@UN_CYPRUS) July 28, 2026 The meeting capped a day of engagements for Guterres in Cyprus. Earlier on Tuesday, he held an expanded meeting with President Nikos Christodoulides at the Presidential Palace, followed by a one-on-one meeting between the two men. Leaving the Palace, Guterres described the visit as one of solidarity with the people of Cyprus, saying it reflected his strong commitment to finding a solution, though he noted this ultimately depends on the Cypriots themselves and the guarantor powers. Government Spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis said afterwards that the discussion between Christodoulides and Guterres had been substantial and sincere, and that Cyprus welcomes Guterres’s political commitment to resuming negotiations on the basis of UN Security Council resolutions. He said the goal is to convene an informal expanded conference that would serve as the springboard for resuming talks. Guterres is due to lay a wreath at the Peacekeepers’ Monument outside the Ledra Palace, visit the Committee on Missing Persons workshop, and hold further meetings with negotiators, heads of the technical committees and civil society representatives, before a private dinner this evening with both leaders. He will hold a joint meeting with Christodoulides and Erhürman on Wednesday morning, followed by a press conference ahead of his departure. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Fire Service urges caution as wildfire risk rises countrywide Paphos Hospital patients forced to carry medical equipment by hand Israel’s supremely irritating cheek The Secretary-General never came to hand over a framework in writing Trump hits back at EU after Google faces €890m fine Athens and Nicosia’s united message “We want it gone”: Larnaca villagers demand firing range closure after fire Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.