For health reasons, María Ángela Olguín is postponing her visit to Cyprus, which was scheduled for this coming Thursday. Her doctors have advised her not to travel as a precaution until they are certain that her condition allows it. Reports indicate that it is not a serious issue, but she needs time to recover.

Her absence prolongs the tense atmosphere, as she was due to arrive after her meeting with the Secretary-General himself to discuss next steps—a meeting that will now be rescheduled.  This changes the plans, with attention now shifting to the week of the General Assembly in New York in mid- to late September. If all goes well there, he will meet with Christodoulides and Erchurman to coordinate efforts.

All eyes are now on the new meeting between the two leaders on Wednesday. Expectations remain low, as little to no progress has been made since their last one-on-one meeting on August 26. The tragedy in the occupied territories also had an impact on this. 

Awaiting the Convergence Papers

Both sides are awaiting the delivery of the convergence points, as documented by scholar McGarry. This process has been underway for nearly the past two months. Diplomatic sources estimated that Olgin would bring the document with her to Cyprus next week.

“It’s a very good way to restart the talks—and once we all agree, we must safeguard the negotiating achievements and move toward an expanded conference, during which the resumption of negotiations based on the points of convergence will be announced.”
_{Nikos Christodoulides – President of the Republic}

The President of the Republic has already been informed of a meeting with Guterres on September 24 on the 38th floor of the UN headquarters.

Emergency Trilateral Meeting

The President of the Republic and the Greek Prime Minister will be in El Alamein, Egypt, on Tuesday at the invitation of Egyptian President Al-Sisi. The three leaders will hold both trilateral and bilateral meetings. On the agenda are developments in the region and the role of the three countries as factors of security and stability.

“Cyprus, Egypt, and Greece—through a positive approach—can further strengthen our trilateral cooperation and contribute to creating conditions of security and cooperation in this region.”
_{Nikos Christodoulides – President of the Republic}

Nikos Christodoulides also recently visited Cairo, where an agreement was signed aimed at selling Cypriot natural gas to Europe via Egypt in 2027–2028.

He arrived in Cyprus

And his name is John Breslow. Four months after Julie Davis’s departure, the 77-year-old friend of Donald Trump is taking the helm of the U.S. Embassy in Cyprus. The new ambassador set foot on Cypriot soil today, marking the start of his tenure on the island.

His name was announced about a year ago, but all the necessary procedures in Washington had to be completed first for his appointment. He will present his credentials to Nicos Christodoulides as soon as possible. 

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