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UN envoy Holguin urges Cyprus to seize historic opportunity for solution

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UN envoy María Ángela Holguín has urged Cypriot leaders to seize the current opportunity for a lasting solution to the Cyprus conflict.
Holguín emphasized the importance of moving beyond the challenges of the past in her statements.
She has been engaged in shuttle diplomacy in the region, meeting with key leaders including President Nikos Christodoulides.
The UN Secretary-General is considering next steps that could encourage both communities to take concrete actions towards a resolution.
Holguín has reassured the public not to lose hope and highlighted the significance of this moment for Cyprus.

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Maria Angela Holguín, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Cyprus issue, has called on both Cypriot communities to take advantage of what she described as a "historic opportunity" to negotiate a lasting solution to the prolonged division on the island. In her statement released on July 1, 2026, Holguín emphasized the need for leaders to move past the legacies of a difficult history and engage productively in dialogue.

Holguín has been actively involved in shuttle diplomacy, engaging with Cypriot leaders, including President Nikos Christodoulides, in recent weeks. She indicated that the Secretary-General is exploring potential next steps to encourage both sides to commit to specific actions toward a comprehensive resolution of the Cyprus problem. Holguín expressed hope that the current environment might inspire both communities to work collaboratively for peace, urging them not to abandon their efforts.

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