During yesterday's (16.03.23) regular briefing of the UN international media, the Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Stéphane Dujarric, said that the UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Peacebuilding, Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, is continuing her visit to Cyprus. She said she visited the historic city of Famagusta yesterday to learn about the important work to preserve the cultural heritage shared by all Cypriots. She expressed her confidence that achievements in this area will help build bridges in the future.
Ms DiCarlo, she added, also met with youth representatives and stressed that the voices of young women and men are vital for a lasting peaceful solution in Cyprus and elsewhere. She also said that the UN would continue its efforts to bring more young people to the table. Michael Ignatiou asked the Spokesman if there is any possibility of a new initiative by the UN Secretary General on Cyprus and if he can confirm that Mr. Guterres is considering after Ms. DiCarlo's trip to ask the President of Cyprus and Mr. Tatar to come to New York. Mr. Dujarric in his reply stressed that what is important for the Secretary-General is to be informed personally by Ms. DiCarlo when she returns to New York and then he will see what the next steps will be.
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