UN Secretary-General asks for unilateral actions to be avoided in Cyprus after Turkish announcements on Varosha

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed on Tuesday the need to avoid any unilateral actions that could trigger tensions in Cyprus and undermine the return to dialogue or the future success of talks.
 
In an announcement following Turkey’s decision to open part of Varosha, this Thursday, the Secretary-General says that he “is concerned by the announcement made today on the opening of the beach/coast line of Varosha” and “recalls that the position of the United Nations on Varosha remains unchanged and is guided by relevant Security Council resolutions.”
 
“The Secretary-General stresses the need to avoid any unilateral actions that could trigger tensions on the island and undermine the return to dialogue or the future success of talks.

(CNA)

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