Remarks of the Secretary-General at the closure of the Conference on Cyprus
Secretary-General: I am deeply sorry to inform you that, despite the very strong commitment and the engagement of all the delegations and the different parties, the Greek and Turkish Cypriot delegations, Greece, Turkey, the…
Not the time for a 'blame game,' urges UN Special Advisor on Cyprus
NEW YORK, 18 July 2017 – Speaking to the media following his briefing to the United Nations Security Council, the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Cyprus, Espen Barth Eide, urged all sides to work collectively and…
Statement by Liu Jieyi, Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, on the situation in Cyprus
New York, 18 July 2017 - Good evening friends, I’m very happy to be with Espen and Elizabeth to say something on Cyprus. The Members of the Security Council praise the UN leadership at the Conference on Cyprus in Crans…
After Failure of Crans-Montana Talks, What Next for Cyprus Peace Process?
There was much anticipation in the run up to the resumed Conference on Cyprus in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, at the end of June 2017. The view among many observers of the long-running “Cyprus problem” was that this latest…
Statement by the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on Cyprus, Mr. Espen Barth Eide
NICOSIA, 26 July 2017 - Following my briefing to the United Nations Security Council last week, I have held consultations with the Greek Cypriot leader, Mr. Nicos Anastasiades, and the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr. Mustafa…
SASG Eide bids farewell to Cyprus
NICOSIA, 3 August 2017 - The Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on Cyprus, Mr. Espen Barth Eide, this week paid his last visit to the island in his official capacity. Following separate meetings with the Greek Cypriot…
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on Cyprus
NEW YORK, 14 August 2017 - The Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Cyprus, Espen Barth Eide, has officially requested to be released from his responsibilities as the Special Adviser in order to run in the upcoming…
Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. Nicos Anastasiades, President of the Republic of Cyprus
NEW YORK, 22 September 2017 - The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Nicos Anastasiades, President of the Republic of Cyprus. The Secretary-General welcomed Cyprus’ commitment to the United Nations and the Government’s…
Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. Mustafa Akıncı, Leader of the Turkish Cypriot community
NEW YORK, 23 September 2017 - The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Mr. Mustafa Akıncı, leader of the Turkish Cypriot community. The Secretary-General and Mr. Akıncı exchanged views on the current status of the Cyprus…
Office of the Special Adviser hosts end of year reception
NCOSIA, 14 December 2017 - The Office of the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General (OSASG) on Cyprus hosted its annual end-of-year reception on 12 December at Ledra Palace Hotel. In attendance were senior government…
Statement by the Deputy Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Cyprus, Ms. Elizabeth Spehar 16/04/2018
Statement by the Deputy Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Cyprus, Ms. Elizabeth Spehar Monday, 16th April 2018 Today, the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mr. Mustafa Akıncı, and the Greek Cypriot leader, Mr. Nicos…
Statement by the Deputy Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Cyprus, Ms. Elizabeth Spehar 18/10/2018
Statement by the Deputy Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Cyprus, Ms. Elizabeth Spehar 18/10/2018 Deputy Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Cyprus, Ms. Elizabeth Spehar, will host a meeting of the Greek…