The UN has completed its documentation of the points of convergence on the Cyprus issue, according to a written statement by the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, María Ángela Olguín.
The document outlining the points of convergence will be “made available to both sides when negotiations begin,” and, as she adds, the UN will invite both sides to present their proposals regarding the methodology.
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Regarding the cancellation of a trilateral meeting in New York, the Personal Envoy notes that “although a trilateral meeting had not initially been scheduled, the Greek Cypriot leader proposed holding one this week; however, at this time, the Turkish Cypriot leader did not deem it appropriate.”
Message from María Ángela Holguín
, Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Cyprus, New York, September 26, 2026
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— UN Cyprus (@UN_CYPRUS) September 27, 2026
Olguín’s statement in full:
In New York, during the annual high-level segment of the General Assembly, I met with the two leaders separately and accompanied the Secretary-General to his bilateral meetings with each of them. Rosemary DiCarlo and I met with the two negotiators to review the confidence-building measures (CBMs) that both sides had agreed to develop. These measures should help build trust and pave the way for new initiatives.
During his visit to Cyprus, the Secretary-General reiterated his commitment to continue supporting the parties in their search for a solution until the last day of his term, which ends in three months. In New York, the Secretary-General met separately with each of the leaders, and they exchanged visions on overcoming challenges and the potential for progress. Although a trilateral meeting had not been initially scheduled, the Greek Cypriot leader proposed holding one this week, but, for the time being, the Turkish Cypriot leader did not deem it appropriate.
In this context, regarding the confidence-building measures agreed upon by both sides, the Secretary-General reiterated the urgent need for the leaders to move forward with their implementation as a demonstration of their ability to cooperate. Such cooperation, if achieved, would demonstrate their intention to embark on a process toward a sustainable solution.
The UN has completed the compilation of points of convergence, which will be made available to the parties when they begin negotiations. In addition, the UN will invite both sides to submit their proposals regarding the methodology. I will continue my facilitation efforts through the end of December, and in October, during my next visit to Cyprus, I will continue to encourage both parties to create the conducive environment needed to launch a new process.
