Un envoy Maria Angela Holguin prepares for five-plus-one Cyprus meeting
United Nations Personal Envoy Maria Angela Holguin held meetings in Cyprus on June 8, 2026, as part of efforts to resume negotiations on the Cyprus problem. Following discussions with President Nikos Christodoulides, Holguin confirmed that the UN is preparing for a 5+1 meeting involving both Cypriot sides, the three guarantor powers, and the UN. While she expressed optimism that the meeting will take place, the specific date and venue remain unconfirmed due to scheduling logistics. Holguin is scheduled to meet Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman later in the day. Her regional tour will also include visits to Athens and Ankara, followed by trips to Colombia and Brussels. Sources suggest the UN prefers to focus on substantive issues rather than confidence-building measures for this initiative. Reports indicate that President Christodoulides may meet with Holguin again on June 12 or 13 to continue discussions. The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reportedly seeks to achieve a breakthrough before the end of his term.