“The ongoing illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine, as well as the challenge of achieving sustainable peace in the Middle East and Gaza, among other conflicts, are a serious reminder that peace and security cannot be taken for granted. In this spirit, the contribution of the United Nations to peacebuilding in many crises, including the Cyprus issue, is particularly valuable” notes President of the Hellenic Republic, Konstantinos Tasoulas, among other things, in a letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

The letter was sent on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the entry into force of the Organization’s Charter.

Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied its northern third. Repeated rounds of UN-led peace talks have so far failed to yield results. The latest round of negotiations, in July 2017 at the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana ended inconclusively.