Nicosia welcomes renewal of Unficyp mandate

The government has welcomed the United Nations Security Council’s decision to renew the mandate of the UN peacekeeping force in Cyprus (Unficyp) until January 31, 2027, reaffirming its support for renewed negotiations aimed at a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the foreign ministry said the continued presence of Unficyp remains essential “as long as the Turkish occupation continues”, stressing that the government would maintain close...