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Guterres to visit Cyprus in late July, first UN chief visit in 16 years

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will visit Cyprus from July 27 to July 29, 2026.
The visit aims to support efforts to resolve the longstanding Cyprus issue and includes meetings with leaders from both the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities.
This marks the first visit to the island by a UN Secretary-General in 16 years, according to various reports.
Guterres will be accompanied by his entire team focused on the Cyprus problem during this trip.
The announcement was made by his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, during a press briefing at the UN headquarters.

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UN Secretary-General António Guterres is scheduled to visit Cyprus from July 27 to July 29, 2026. This visit marks Guterres' first trip to the island in 16 years, and it aims to support discussions related to the long-standing Cyprus issue. During his stay, Guterres is expected to meet with both Greek Cypriot leader Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Erhürman, among other stakeholders, to discuss efforts to renew dialogue and peace processes.

The announcement was made by his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, during a press briefing at the UN headquarters in New York. Guterres' visit comes at a pivotal time for Cyprus, as various diplomatic efforts are underway to resolve the island's division. His team will accompany him during this trip, which aims to facilitate the United Nations' "Good Offices" mission in Cyprus, further indicating the importance placed on this visit by the UN.

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