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Nicosia Requests Permanent Presence of UN Envoy

March 31, 2025

Nicosia is asking the UN Secretary-General to appoint María Ángela Olguín as a special envoy, aiming for a stronger and more permanent presence in Cyprus. President Christodoulides emphasizes the necessity of continuous contacts and regular meetings leading up to the next multilateral conference. He expresses disappointment with Olguín's previous tenure, highlighting a lack of effectiveness. Nicosia hopes for a more active role from Olguín in preparing for the resumption of negotiations.