Mitsotaki – Guterres Meeting: At the center of the re -launching talks on the Cyprus issue

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met at the UN headquarters in New York with the Secretary General of the Organization, Antonio Guterres, with whom he discussed, among other things, the latest developments in the Cyprus issue.

During the meeting, Greece’s priorities during her term at the UN Security Council (2025-2026) and international and regional developments were discussed.

The prime minister welcomed Antonio Gundere’s efforts to restart and maintain talks on the Cyprus issue, while expressing his satisfaction with the re -appointment of Maria Achela Holgin Kuyarar, as his personal envoy to his Secretary -General.

The latest regional developments have also been discussed with the emphasis on Gaza, as well as developments in Syria and Lebanon. Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized that the immediate truce in Gaza, the protection of civilians and the initiative in this direction is necessary.

EU commitment to reunion based on UN resolutions

In addition to appointing his personal envoy Antonio Guterres for the Cyprus issue, it should also be noted that the European Commission has also decided to appoint Johannes Han, a former European Commissioner as a special envoy to Cyprus.

« In this capacity, it will refer to European Commission President Ursula von der Laen and will contribute to the United Nations settlement process in close cooperation with the personal envoy of the UN Secretary -General for Cyprus, Maria Achela Holgin, » according to the Command.

In fact, he points out that « this definition emphasizes the committee’s commitment to the reunification of Cyprus, with the aim of ensuring a functional and sustainable overall settlement, in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and in accordance with the authorities, values ​​and EU legislation. »