The Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General on Cyprus convened the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot representatives of the 13 Technical Committees, together with the two Coordinators, at Wilton Park in the United Kingdom from 18 to 20 February. The retreat brought together Cypriot and international experts.
The discussions provided a constructive setting to exchange ideas and explore practical ways in which the Technical Committees can further strengthen trust and cooperation. Participants focused on initiatives aimed at delivering tangible benefits and making a meaningful difference in the daily lives of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots across the island.
The Personal Envoy expressed sincere appreciation to the United Kingdom for its support in facilitating the gathering.
The Secretary-General, in his last report on his mission of good offices (S/2026/9), said that he remained committed to maintaining contact and dialogue, in search of a path towards a peaceful settlement on the island. The Secretary-General has welcomed the commitment shown in the past year to sustain engagement, notwithstanding this being the longest gap in active negotiations in the history of the Cyprus peace process. The special political mission in Cyprus and the Secretary-General's own good offices continue to remain at the disposal of the parties to the Cyprus issue.
