President Christodoulides and UN envoy Holguin discuss plans for an expanded Cyprus conference
On June 8, 2026, President Nikos Christodoulides met with the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy, Maria Angela Holguin, in Nicosia to discuss the Cyprus problem. Holguin confirmed that preparations are underway for a '5+1' meeting involving the two sides, the three guarantor powers—Greece, Turkey, and the UK—and the UN. She stated that such a meeting will definitely occur, though the exact date remains dependent on scheduling. Following their discussion, Holguin is scheduled to meet with Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman. Her diplomatic itinerary includes upcoming visits to Ankara, Athens, and Brussels before returning to Cyprus for further consultations, potentially on Friday or Saturday. President Christodoulides expressed moderate optimism, noting that while specific dates were discussed, they cannot yet be made public. He plans to convene the National Council next week to address these developments. The President emphasized that the goal is to resume formal negotiations within an agreed framework and that the effort is ongoing.