"UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPING FORCE IN CYPRUS - UNFICYP"

Informal comments to the media by Andreas Hadjichrysanthou, Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations, on the situation in the country, following the Security Council, 8827th meeting.

Security Council extends mandate of peacekeeping force in Cyprus until 31 January, unanimously adopting resolution 2587 (2021).

Security Council presidential statement condemns announcement on further reopening in fenced-off Varosha area of Cyprus.

Elisabeth Spehar, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Cyprus emphasized the need to “avoid any unilateral actions that could increase tensions and derail the efforts to continue the dialogue in search of common ground including in Varosha.” UNIFEED

Informal comments to the media by Elizabeth Spehar, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), on the situation in the country.

Press Conference by Nicolas de Rivière, Permanent Representative of France and President of the Security Council for the month of July, on the Council’s programme of work for the month.

General Assembly adopts resolution calling for stronger action against new, emerging threats, as speakers assess progress in advancing global counter-terrorism strategy.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres pledged that he would continue to represent the interests of all Cypriots in future talks on the divided Mediterranean island, as an informal effort to break the impasse ended without finding common ground. UNTV CH

Informal comments to the media by Andreas Mavroyiannis, Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the United Nations, on the adoption of the UNFICYP resolution.

Marking 20 years since the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, Secretary-General António Guterres said its adoption “was a ground-breaking step for women’s leadership and participation.” UNIFEED / UNFICYP / UNAMID / MINUSCA / MINUSMA