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Secretary‑General to convene informal Cyprus talks in Geneva March 17–18
Summary
The UN said the secretary‑general will bring together the two Cypriot leaders and guarantor powers Greece, Turkiye and the United Kingdom for informal talks in Geneva March 17–18 as part of his good‑offices efforts.
The United Nations spokesperson announced that the secretary‑general will convene the two Cypriot leaders and the guarantor powers of Greece, Turkiye and the United Kingdom for an informal meeting on Cyprus at the UN office in Geneva from March 17 to March 18.
Why it matters: The meeting is being held as part of the secretary‑general’s good‑offices efforts on Cyprus and is linked to commitments he made on Oct. 15, 2024. The spokesperson said the informal format is intended to provide an opportunity for ‘‘meaningful discussion on the way forward on the Cyprus issue.’’
The spokesperson said the UN remains committed to supporting the Cypriot leaders and all Cypriots. No outcomes were announced at the briefing; the meeting was presented as an opportunity for talks rather than as a formal negotiation with immediate deliverables.
Less critical details and next steps: The spokesperson said the meeting would be informal and would take place at the UN office in Geneva; further details and any follow‑up announcements will be issued by the secretary‑general’s office.
