The government has described the upcoming visit of the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Cyprus, María Ángela Holguín, as “very useful and important” following a schedule change that shifts the trip to July 13.
Government Spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis confirmed that the visit, originally planned for June 28, has been postponed and will now take place in Brussels.
Focus on EU role in Cyprus talks
According to the government, the Cyprus UN envoy visit is expected to strengthen engagement with European Union institutions and highlight the EU’s potential role in supporting UN-led efforts on the Cyprus issue.
Officials said Brussels discussions are considered significant in linking EU–Turkey relations with progress in the Cyprus peace process.
The government reiterated that this linkage reflects established European Council conclusions and ongoing diplomatic positions.
EU–Turkey relations linked to Cyprus issue
Authorities in Nicosia have long supported the view that progress in EU–Turkey relations should be connected to developments in the Cyprus negotiations.
Officials said the Cyprus UN envoy visit comes at a time when renewed diplomatic activity is underway, following a new initiative by the UN Secretary-General.
NATO summit ahead of diplomatic developments
The diplomatic calendar also includes the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey on July 7–8, which is expected to form part of broader regional discussions involving security and geopolitical relations.
Officials say these overlapping developments underline the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement on the Cyprus issue.
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