New York

18 February 2021

Note to Correspondents – on Cyprus

In response to questions asked about an informal five-plus-one meeting on Cyprus, the Spokesman has the following to say:

Following the consultations conducted by Senior UN official, Ms. Jane Holl Lute, over the past several months, the Secretary-General intends to convene an informal five-plus-one meeting on the Cyprus issue very soon. A formal announcement will follow. 
 
The purpose of the meeting will be to determine whether common ground exists for the parties to negotiate a sustainable, lasting solution to the Cyprus problem within a foreseeable horizon. 

Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General