Reactions during the UN Secretary-General's visit to Cyprus
August 9, 2026
The recent visit of the UN Secretary-General to Cyprus sparked various reactions from both communities. The Greek Cypriot side viewed Guterres's statements as a confirmation of their positions, while the Turkish Cypriots interpreted them as support for their proposals. There was relief among Greek Cypriots as the leaked ideas were not confirmed. On the other hand, the Turkish Cypriots argue that the Secretary-General's announcements mark a new process that will not revert to the old status quo. The interpretations of the statements differ, creating uncertainty about the future of the negotiations.