
BRTK announces new representative after major advancements

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced significant progress in the extended meeting held today, marking the first meeting of its kind since the 2017 Crans-Montana meeting. Guterres stated that prior to Crans-Montana, no progress had been made, but the recent meeting marked a significant step forward.
The official Cyprus Conference, held under the auspices of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, saw constructive discussions and a clear commitment from both sides to progress and dialogue. President Ersin Tatar and Greek leader Nikos Hristodulidis agreed on various initiatives, including the opening of four new crossing points, mine clearance, the establishment of a Youth Committee, environmental and climate developments, cemetery restoration, and the establishment of a solar energy system in the buffer zone.
In response to questions about the possibility of a solution to the Cyprus issue, Guterres expressed hope for progress with the appointment of a new representative. He also confirmed that a new representative would be appointed in place of the current UN representative on Cyprus, Colin Stewart.
The positive outcomes of the recent meeting indicate a promising path forward for resolving the long-standing Cyprus issue. Further discussions and initiatives are set to take place, with a new meeting scheduled for the end of July to continue the progress made.