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Averof Criticizes President's Confrontation with UN Envoy

Published February 16, 2026, 17:17
Averof Criticizes President's Confrontation with UN Envoy

Former DISY President Averof Neofytou expressed his disagreement with the President's direct confrontation with the UN Secretary-General's personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguin. Mr. Neofytou believes this move creates concerns about the outcome of Antonio Guterres' initiative. He points out the contradiction of the Greek Cypriot side, which, while calling for the appointment of an envoy for years, now dismisses Ms. Holguin's statements as “ridiculous.” He warns that an aggressive stance could lead to the failure of efforts to restart dialogue.