The present report on my mission of good offices in Cyprus covers developments from 15 May 2015 to 11 August 2017. It focuses on the activities carried out by my good offices mission under the leadership of my Special Adviser, Espen Barth Eide, regarding the leader-led negotiations between the Greek…
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NEW YORK, 23 September 2017 – The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Mr. Mustafa Akıncı, leader of the Turkish Cypriot community. The Secretary-General and Mr. Akıncı exchanged views on the current status of the Cyprus talks, as well as their future. The Secretary-General reiterated the United Nations’ commitment to Cyprus,…
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NEW YORK, 22 September 2017 – The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Nicos Anastasiades, President of the Republic of Cyprus. The Secretary-General welcomed Cyprus’ commitment to the United Nations and the Government’s support to the current efforts to reform the Organisation. The Secretary-General and the President exchanged views on the…
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NEW YORK, 14 August 2017 – The Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Cyprus, Espen Barth Eide, has officially requested to be released from his responsibilities as the Special Adviser in order to run in the upcoming legislative elections in his country, Norway. The Secretary-General expresses his sincere gratitude to…
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NICOSIA, 3 August 2017 – The Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on Cyprus, Mr. Espen Barth Eide, this week paid his last visit to the island in his official capacity. Following separate meetings with the Greek Cypriot leader, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades, and the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr. Mustafa Akıncı, SASG…
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