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Critical Day for Progress in Cyprus Issue According to UN Representative

November 9, 2026

Maria Angela Olguin, the personal representative of the UN Secretary-General, highlighted the importance of Monday for the efforts to resolve the Cyprus issue. If there is no progress on Confidence Building Measures, her report will state that there has been no advancement. She hopes to see a step forward in the current discussions. The talks include measures for de-mining and the opening of new crossing points. Olguin emphasizes that the process must start from somewhere to lead to larger agreements in the future.