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Cyprus Mail9 Aug 2026

The Cyprus problem poised to outlive another UN chief

The Cyprus problem poised to outlive another UN chief

The UN Secretary-General (UNSG) Antonio Guterres paid a historic visit to Cyprus last week and promised to convene a 5+1 meeting. To achieve results he asked the parties to prepare adequately and address three issues: confidence building measures (CBMs), methodology and crucial issues of substance sufficient to generate a favourable political momentum.

A 5+1 meeting is numerical code for the Cypriot leaders, the three guarantor powers plus the UN, and the adequacy of the preparatory work will...

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