In Brief

United Nations Deputy-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo is set to visit Cyprus on February 10.
She will meet with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar.
Discussions will focus on preparing a broader format informal meeting regarding the Cyprus issue.
After her visit, she will hold meetings in Athens and Ankara.
The trip also includes engagements with civil society representatives.

Situation Report

Rosemary DiCarlo, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, is scheduled to arrive in Nicosia, Cyprus, on February 10 as part of a broader effort to revitalize peace negotiations on the island.

Her mission involves crucial discussions with Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar, to lay the groundwork for an upcoming informal high-level meeting.

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has expressed readiness for talks during this period while emphasizing that official announcements would come through UN channels.

In addition to these diplomatic engagements, Ms. DiCarlo plans to engage extensively with civil society organizations in Nicosia, including youth groups and women's organizations. The outreach reflects the UN's commitment to fostering an inclusive dialogue that incorporates diverse perspectives from within local communities.

Ms. DiCarlo will travel to Athens on February 12 where she will meet officials from Greece before heading further eastward into Ankara the next day.