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Erhurman Ready for Meeting with UN Envoy Olguin

Published January 19, 2026, 11:22
Erhurman Ready for Meeting with UN Envoy Olguin

T/C leader Erhurman has stated his readiness to meet with the UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy, Maria Angela Holguin, at the end of the month. The main goal of the meeting is to accelerate work at the technical level and create an 'atmosphere of solution' regarding the Cyprus issue. Erhurman emphasized that technical discussions and diplomatic contacts are ongoing, despite the challenges. Addressing issues of public concern, Erhurman commented on the practice of visitors looking at the occupied side of Nicosia from the Green Line, describing it as insignificant under current circumstances. He stressed that achieving a solution to the Cyprus problem is a serious undertaking that requires seriousness and patience. Regarding direct flights, Erhurman stated that they are very important for the T/C side, but should not be used as the sole justification for solving tourism problems. He added that there are other ways to boost tourism, beyond direct flights. Erhurman assured that the T/C side will continue contacts and efforts for a solution, based on the will of its 'people', and will seek to achieve concrete results in the meeting with Ms. Holguin.