Prospects for Cyprus from the UN Secretary-General
July 27, 2025
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sees Cyprus as a potential success story for the organization, despite the lack of substantial results from ongoing efforts. The status quo remains unchanged, with the UN aiming for small advances through confidence-building measures. They believe that lifting the so-called isolation of the Turkish Cypriots could bring the two communities closer together. However, the situation indicates a disconnect regarding Turkey's support for the pseudo-state.