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Olgin Emphasizes Importance of Civil Society Engagement in Cyprus Reconciliation

Published February 27, 2026, 17:01
Olgin Emphasizes Importance of Civil Society Engagement in Cyprus Reconciliation

The Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Cyprus, Maria Angela Holguin, emphasized the importance of active participation from all Cypriots in the reconciliation effort, alongside the crucial role of leaders. She noted that she will continue to organize meetings with various sectors of society from both communities, aiming to encourage dialogue at all levels. Ms. Holguin referred to recent initiatives, such as workshops for youth and meetings of academics, as positive steps towards building a better future for Cyprus. She stressed that changing the status quo requires leaders to make decisions demonstrating genuine interest in resuming negotiations.