The Status of the Cypriot Process and the Need for Confidence-Building Measures
February 1, 2026
Maria Angela Olguin, the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Cyprus, stated that the Cypriot process is progressing slowly but with progress. She emphasized the importance of confidence-building measures for transitioning to an expanded 5+1 meeting. She highlighted that, although the progress is slow, continuous communication is critical to avoid erosion of trust. Olguin denied rumors regarding announcements from the UN Secretary-General and pointed out the necessity for real progress before any expanded meeting can take place.