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Olguin Arriving Next Week – Leaders Have Different Priorities

Published January 20, 2026, 09:24
Olguin Arriving Next Week – Leaders Have Different Priorities

Maria Angela Olguin, the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General, will visit Nicosia next week to advance the dialogue on the Cyprus issue. However, the two leaders, Nikos Christodoulides and Tufan Erhurman, appear to have different priorities. President Christodoulides desires the convening of an informal expanded conference, while Mr. Erhurman emphasizes the creation of a positive atmosphere. President Christodoulides awaits the results of Ms. Olguin's contacts in other capitals, while Mr. Erhurman seeks to accelerate technical talks and achieve concrete results from her visit.