Guterres committed to stay engaged in effort for common ground in Cyprus, UN official says

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is committed to stay engaged in the process, searching for common ground, finding understanding to move forward the issue of a Cyprus settlement, Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas Miroslav Jenča said on Thursday.

Following a meeting with Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades, Jenca said that he and Anastasiades had a very frank and constructive discussion in the presence of the foreign minister, and other representatives.

We have had a very frank, very constructive discussion with his excellency Mr Anastasiades, the foreign minister, and the delegation,” he said.

He added that the UN Secretary-General remains involved in the process of finding common ground and understanding to proceed with the issue of a solution that will benefit all the people of the island.

“I just would like to underline the commitment of the Secretary-General to stay engaged in the process searching for common ground and finding understanding to move forward the issue of settlement for the benefit and prosperity of the people of the island. So, we will continue in this good spirit,” he told the press.