Jean-Pierre Lacroix's Visit to Cyprus to Assess the Situation in the Buffer Zone
April 20, 2026
Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN Deputy Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, is visiting Cyprus to assess the situation along the Buffer Zone, especially in the Pyla area. UNFICYP has noted increasing violations by the occupying regime in the region. Lacroix will meet with President Christodoulides and other representatives and attend an event highlighting the role of women in the peace process. His mission emphasizes the importance of stability and dialogue. He will later engage with Swiss authorities on mine action issues.