**UN Envoy Holguín Meets EU Special Representative Fitto in Brussels**
Brussels, Belgium – On July 22, 2026, María Ángela Holguín, the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, is scheduled to meet with Raffaele Fitto, the European Union’s Special Representative for the Cyprus problem. The meeting will take place at 2 PM local time in Brussels, as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the longstanding issues surrounding Cyprus.
This meeting comes at a critical time as the EU and UN continue to collaborate on finding a comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem, which has persisted since the island was divided in 1974. The discussions will likely focus on the latest developments in the peace process and the upcoming visit of UN Secretary-General António Guterres to Cyprus.
Prior to this meeting, Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, engaged in a phone conversation with Holguín. Following their discussion, Kallas expressed the EU’s unwavering commitment to supporting UN initiatives aimed at resolving the Cyprus issue. In a social media post, she described the conversation as productive and emphasized the importance of collaboration between the EU and UN in this matter.
The Cyprus problem remains a complex and sensitive issue, involving multiple stakeholders, including the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, as well as international actors such as the EU and UN. The EU has been actively involved in the peace process, promoting dialogue and cooperation between the two communities on the island.
Holguín’s visit to Brussels is part of a series of diplomatic efforts aimed at revitalizing talks and addressing the challenges that have hindered progress in the peace negotiations. Recent developments, including Holguín's “last-ditch push” in Ankara prior to her visit to Brussels, indicate a concerted effort to engage all relevant parties in the dialogue process.
As the situation in Cyprus continues to evolve, the outcomes of Holguín and Fitto’s discussions will be closely monitored by stakeholders both within Cyprus and internationally. The UN and EU’s joint efforts underscore a shared commitment to achieving lasting peace and stability on the island.
This meeting is part of a broader context of ongoing diplomatic activities related to Cyprus, which also includes various initiatives aimed at addressing humanitarian issues and promoting reconciliation between the two communities.
The international community remains hopeful that renewed dialogue and cooperation will pave the way for a sustainable resolution to the Cyprus problem, which has significant implications for regional stability and security in the Eastern Mediterranean.