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No Breakthrough in Cyprus Talks as Olguin Reports Continued Efforts

Published January 28, 2026, 12:00
No Breakthrough in Cyprus Talks as Olguin Reports Continued Efforts

UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy, Maria Angela Holguin, concluded a meeting with President Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Erhurman without announcing significant progress. According to Ms. Holguin, the two leaders exchanged proposals for starting substantive negotiations and reviewed confidence-building initiatives. However, no agreement was reached on any specific issue. Holguin emphasized the importance of direct dialogue for expressing views and concerns, as the process is currently in a pre-negotiation phase. The meeting was held at her invitation and marks a continued effort to find a solution to the Cyprus issue, despite the challenges.